Register online here (registration not required):
https://dctv.davismedia.org/civicrm/event/info?id=151&reset=1
Consumer Rights: What Are the Issues?
In a crazy world of big corporations and confusing practices, who looks out for the consumer?
When it comes to your phone and utility bills, how do understand what you’re being charged, and get information about important money-saving programs?
Here in our community, who can help you understand the issues, and how to be your own advocate?
Join us Wed., June 13 from 7-8 p.m. at the Davis Branch of the Yolo Public Library for a free information session. Learn how to be a smart consumer, what cramming is, and what to watch out for with pay-as-you go plans. 315 E. 14th Street in Davis.
DMA takes June orientation 'on location'
Davis Media Access (DMA) offers a free orientation to its programs and services each month. Generally held at DMA's studios on Fifth Street, this month's orientation will take place Wed., June 13 from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Davis branch of the Yolo Public Library.
DMA is the non-profit community media center whose main projects are DCTV Channel 15 on the Comcast cable system - public access television; Educational Access Channel 17 on the Comcast cable system; and KDRT-LP, 95.7 FM, Low-power community radio.
"Sometimes, you just need to take the show on the road," said Jeff Shaw, DMA's production manager. "We've been doing a lot of outreach in Yolo County as part of a grant we're working on. With summer starting and a kids' video contest launching, our local library seemed like a great place to meet with community members and do an orientation."
Shaw will team-teach the session with Autumn Labbe-Renault, DMA's executive together. Topics covered will include:
-Overview of DMA’s services, including digital equipment, media training, low-power FM radio, youth media projects, local studio productions, event coverage, and advocacy and information for broader media issues.
-Overview of DMA’s consumer advocacy work through a grant from the CA Consumer Education Foundation. Learn how seniors and low-income residents are especially at risk by practices unfair to consumers. Information provided about understanding cell phone pre-paid plans and charges; how to get information about important money-saving programs; and where and how to file a complaint. DMA will provide handouts about these issues in both English and Spanish.
-Information about DMA’s summer video contests, one for youth in grades 4-8, and another for teens in grades 9-12. Participants will learn basic production, have access to equipment, and craft pieces around the cell phone advocacy issues described above. Cash prizes are $250 and $100 for each age group.