aarp Prepares Members for DTV Transition

aarp Prepares Members for DTV Transition

Awareness and Education Imperative, but Action Is Critical Next Step

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tom Nelson, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AARP released the following statement as the nation approaches the one-year-out mark of the digital TV (DTV) transition:

"AARP is working to educate the public and raise awareness about the information and resources that are available," said Tom Nelson, COO of AARP. "The imperative next step is that folks turn that awareness into action and to prepare for this transition."

"AARP continues to educate its members through our publications AARP The Magazine, AARP Bulletin and Segunda Juventud. We have made a concerted effort to work with government and industry through the DTV Transition Coalition, where we sit on the steering committee. We have also participated in hearings, workshops and briefings on the Hill to ensure that all our partners in government understand -- and address -- the needs of older Americans during the transition."

AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50 + educators; and our website, www.aarp.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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CONTACT: Alejandra Owens of AARP DC +1-202-434-2560, asowens@aarp.org

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