DTV Conversion Assistance (SISC)Date: 6/13/2009 Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: South Iredell Senior Center (View Map)
Description: The digital TV conversion deadline is June 12. After this date all television stations will go digital. This means that people still using an analog TV without a converter box will not be able to receive television stations that have converted to digital. Information is available at the following websites (www.dtv.gov www.dtv2009.gov, www.dtvanswers.com, If you need a converter box, please complete a coupon application available at South Iredell Senior Center. The deadline for applying and receiving coupons has been extended until July 31, 2009. The South Iredell Senior Center provides the following assistance for senior adults in switching to digital:
- Individualized assessment to determine if you need a converter box
- Availability of on-line computers
- Coupon applications and assistance in completing the application
- Transportation available for seniors who do not drive, so that they can get their converter box
(Call 704-663-5112 to arrange transportation, a two-day notice is required)
- Volunteers available to install your converter box
For additional information and to apply for a converter box coupon you may also go to www.DTV2009.gov and choose option #2 or, call the coupon program anytime at 1-888-388-2009. Deaf or hard of hearing individuals should call 1-877-530-2634 (English/TTY) or 1-866-495-1161 (Spanish/TTY). TTY Service is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Eastern Time. You can also call 1-800-508-5777 if you need assistance with trouble shooting. If you obtained a coupon earlier and now realize that you do not need a converter box, please return the coupon to the Council on Aging or the Senior Center so it can be given to others in need.
For more information contact: Tina Czarnecki sisc@windstream.net 704-662-3337