Digital Television Transition
Organizer Toolkit
The resources listed below are for individuals or organizations who want to help get the word out in their communities: hand out flyers or application forms in your neighborhood or at gathering places like community centers and libraries, and use the templates to make sure your local news is covering the DTV transition.
There are two ways to get materials:
- Request printed materials or a toolkit to be mailed to you - see our materials request form
- Download and print individual materials below
For more information, email DTV@civilrights.org or call 1-800-934-3430.
Flyers
You can request flyers to be sent to you, or print various versions of the flyer.
Coupon Request Forms
Download coupon request forms in various languages.
Currently available: English, Spanish, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Traditional Chinese.
Postcards and Bookmarks
Postcards and bookmarks are not available in a printable format.
Talking Points
Use the DTV Talking Points as a reference when you are speaking about the digital television transition.
Templates
Sample Newsletter Announcement
This 200-word notice can be submitted to local publications like community newsletters or church bulletins.
Sample Letters to the Editor
Use these sample letters to submit your own letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
Sample Columns
Each of these sample columns addresses issues affecting a particular community.
Sample Email Message
This is a basic email message that can be adapted and sent to your organization’s members or to your friends, family, and contacts.
Slide Presentation
The slide presentation contains information about the digital television transition, and can be shown at community meetings and other events.
Downloadable Toolkit
This download includes all of the templates listed above in one file, along with talking points and the English-language flyer. The two links contain the same material.
If your computer does not already have the ability to open a zip file, you may need to download a free software like StuffIt Expander for Windows or Mac.
