On Feb. 17, 2009, television will change forever when stations across the nation switch from analog, over-the-air broadcasting to digital broadcasting. Many of the 21 million American households that will be most affected by the digital television (DTV) transition -- including low-income families, the elderly, minorities and individuals with disabilities -- are unaware of the switch and will need help in order to stay connected. This workshop will explore the policy implications and implementation issues, including what conference participants can do to help their families and communities understand and make the switch.

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