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    Seattle area residents will be able to exchange their DTV converter box coupons for free boxes on June 5th from 1-7pm at the New Holly Community Center. Representatives from Dish Network will be on hand to swap coupons for boxes and provide instruction on setup and using the digital channels. The event is aimed at helping low-income, senior, immigrant and disabled residents make the transition to digital TV for free before the June 12th analog TV shutdown date. Several local organizations are partnering to offer the box swap and support.

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    Seattle area residents will be able to exchange their DTV converter box coupons for free boxes on June 5th from 1-7pm at the New Holly Community Center. Representatives from Dish Network will be on hand to swap coupons for boxes and provide instruction on setup and using the digital channels. The event is aimed at helping low-income, senior, immigrant and disabled residents make the transition to digital TV for free before the June 12th analog TV shutdown date. Several local organizations are partnering to offer the box swap and support.

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    Seattle area residents will be able to exchange their DTV converter box coupons for free boxes on June 5th from 1-7pm at the New Holly Community Center. Representatives from Dish Network will be on hand to swap coupons for boxes and provide instruction on setup and using the digital channels. The event is aimed at helping low-income, senior, immigrant and disabled residents make the transition to digital TV for free before the June 12th analog TV shutdown date. Several local organizations are partnering to offer the box swap and support.

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    Seattle area residents will be able to exchange their DTV converter box coupons for free boxes on June 5th from 1-7pm at the New Holly Community Center. Representatives from Dish Network will be on hand to swap coupons for boxes and provide instruction on setup and using the digital channels. The event is aimed at helping low-income, senior, immigrant and disabled residents make the transition to digital TV for free before the June 12th analog TV shutdown date. Several local organizations are partnering to offer the box swap and support.

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jonathan Lawson, 206.931.

    0565
    June 1, 2009 Tania María Rosario, 206.351.2070

    Digital Converter “Box Swap”


    Seattle area residents to exchange DTV coupons for a no-cost box
    Seattle—One week from the day the nation will turn off analog TV for the last time, Seattle residents will get
    a chance to swap their government-issued coupons for a shiny new DTV converter box – and get hands-on
    instruction in setting it up and tuning in digital channels.

    On Friday, June 5, from 1pm to 7pm, Seattle DTV Assistance Centers Reclaim the Media, Youngstown
    Cultural Arts Center, the Leadership Academy and several local organizations are hosting a "DTV Box
    Swap" at Seattle Housing Authority's New Holly Community Center in Rainier Valley. Representatives of
    Dish Network will be on hand to exchange DTV converter boxes for coupons; the boxes are free with a valid
    $40 coupon distributed by the federal government. In addition to the box swap, volunteers will be on hand to
    demonstrate converter box and antenna setup, and to answer questions about the DTV transition.

    What: DTV Converter Box Swap


    Who: The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR-EF), Reclaim the Media, Youngstown
    Cultural Arts Center/Youth Media Institute, The Leadership Academy, Dish Network, The
    ARC of King County, Thee Way Out
    When: Friday, June 5, 2009 – from 1 to 7 p.m.
    Where: New Holly Gathering Hall, 7050 32nd Ave S. (at Myrtle), Seattle 98118
    Photo op: Digital TV converter setup, coupon application, community members/group, b-roll
    opportunity.

    "The road to the digital TV transition has been bumpiest for low-income folks, seniors, immigrants and
    people with disabilities," said Reclaim the Media director Jonathan Lawson. "The cost of boxes has been one
    challenge for many people. Free TV ought to be just that – free. That's why we're glad to partner with Dish
    Network to offer this opportunity for a cashless box swap."

    Seattle DTV Assistance Centers will remain open past the June 12 transition date:

    For local telephone assistance, call 206.508.1277 (English), 206.988.3760 (Español), 800.582.4259
    (Korean), 800 582.4218 (Chinese) or 800. 582.4336 (Vietnamese).

    Local drop-in centers:

    • Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S (Tues/Thurs 5pm-8pm)


    • Garfield Community Center, 2323 East Cherry St. (Tues/Thurs 5pm-8pm)
    • Yesler Community Center, 917 E. Yesler Way (Tues/Thurs 5pm-8pm)
    • Van Asselt Community Center, 2820 S. Myrtle St (Tues/Thurs 5pm-8pm)
    • Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW. (M-F 9am-9pm)
    • Leadership Academy, 425 SW 144th St, Burien. (en español; Mon/Weds 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-9pm,
    workshops Thurs 10am-2pm, Sat. 6pm-8pm)

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