Digital TV Connection Project (DTCP)
On February 17, 2009, all television programming will be transmitted via a digital signal -- a change that is federally mandated. Networks affected by this change include ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and PBS. Those people, including many older adults, who use rabbit ear or rooftop antennas to tune in their television programming will be unable to receive programming without installing a digital TV converter box.
For many elders, particularly those with low incomes or those in poor health, the television is a critical connection to the outside world. Isolated by economy or health, these older adults rely on the television not only for entertainment, but as for important information including news and weather updates.
To help keep these older adults connected, the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community, in partnership with Noobie, Inc. (link to www.noobie.com) , has developed the Digital TV Connection Project (DTCP).
What is DTCP?
DTCP is a free, downloadable toolkit to help faith-based and community organizations implement a short-term volunteer effort to help keep their senior members connected through television by providing information about the conversion and assistance with converter box coupons and installation.
Everything needed to implement this program is available at the click of a button. Click below to download DTCP materials in English or Spanish.
Download Complete Program Documents (1MB Zip File, English) Download Complete Program Documents (1MB Zip File, Spanish)
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