[Blindtlk] Fwd: Alliance for Technology Access National Public Service Announcement Press Release

[David Andrews]

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>"Envision a World in Which"
>ATA National Public Service Announcement Press Release
>
>Petaluma, CA  - As part of its 20th Year Anniversary, the Alliance
>for
>Technology Access (ATA) launches a "public service announcement"
>(PSA)
>competition to build awareness about the potential of assistive
>technology for people with disabilities.  The ATA invites
>interested
>media designers, teachers and students to create a public service
>campaign using the theme, "Envision a World in Which" that
>highlights
>the use and value of assistive technology.
>
>By sponsoring this national design contest, The Alliance for
>Technology
>Access seeks creative designs involving two of the three following
>formats:
>(1) print ad suitable for use in newspaper, magazine, or
>billboards,
>(2) a 30-second audio suitable for radio spot, and a
>(3) 30- second broadcast video.
>
>All entries must be received by February 15, 2008.  The winning
>entry
>will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and will be eligible for use in
>a
>national PSA campaign.
>
>Go to http://www.ataccess.org <blocked::http://www.ataccess.org/>
>for
>all - rules and entry forms.
>
>The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA), headquarters in Petaluma,
>CA,
>is a nationwide network for assistive technology resource centers,
>technology developers, and a growing number of individuals and
>organizations who are working together to improve the quality of
>life by
>connecting children and adults with disabilities to today's
>technology
>tools.  ATA Centers serve over 100,000 people each year, working
>with
>consumers, families, teachers, therapists, universities,
>employers,
>rehabilitation professionals and the technology industry to develop
>and
>use technologies which allow individuals with disabilities to
>participate fully in the mainstream of life.