Transmission Project - Featured Media Justice Resources

Video Deconstruction of Alltel Commercial

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:56:24 +0000

A video deconstruction of an Alltel commercial coordinated by corps member Leticia Miranda. Watch the video online on Media Access Center's Website.

Sample Media Deconstruction

admin — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:29:13 +0000

Two examples of media deconstruction written by corps member Candelario Vazquez.

Newspaper Article: Calling Home and Losing Minutes

Ben Sheldon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:15:56 +0000

VISTA member Kris Rios serving at People’s Production House in New York, NY had a piece published in the Gotham Gazette (New York City News and Policy) about the difficulties and costs experienced by those trying to stay in touch with family and loved ones. This article discusses challenges people using calling cards faced, notes pending regulation and law changes, and provides consumer advice.

In addition to generic consumer protection websites like fraud.org, the National Consumers League’s online fraud center, New Yorkers can turn to the New York City Department of Consumers Affairs. A spokesperson for department said that because telecommunications companies are regulated at the federal and state level, the city does not require calling card businesses to hold Department of Consumer Affairs licenses. Still, the agency does document and forward local complaints against calling card services to federal authorities. Consumers who think they have been scammed, they can file complaints by calling 311 or by going to the consumer affairs website website.

Consumer Internet Options Presentation, OTX West

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:07:13 +0000

This PowerPoint presentation is used for educating residents on internet otpions that are available to them and their relative strengths and weaknesses. This presentation was developed by Naomi Jimenez at Oakland Technology Exchange (OTX) West.

Assistive Technology Manual, DISKovery Center

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:53:23 +0000

The Assistive Technology Manual describes not only tools and products to aid people with disabilities, but also has etiquette and advice for respect in communications with a variety of impairments. This manual was developed by Anita Lie at the DISKovery Center in Los Angeles, CA.