FCCLA and AT&T Access Program Partnership FCCLA is partnering with AT&T to promote the new Access program which offers wireline internet access service at a new low price to households participating in the SNAP program.

Outline I. Goals of Program II. FCCLA’s Role and Call to Action III. Details & Logistics of Hosting an Event IV. Commitments, Reporting & Resources V. Q&A

AT&T Access The goals of the AT&T Access program is to create a more prosperous and just future by ensuring all Americans can leverage the transformative power of technology and the Internet – regardless of race, age, or income level. To achieve this goal AT&T created Access – a program that provides low-cost, high-speed home internet to allow families to: Do homework Pay bills Search for Jobs Find news, information & entertainment

Price and Speeds AT&T will offer the following speed tiers/prices: 10 Mbps download speeds, where technically available, for $10 per month; If 10Mbps is not available, then 5Mbps download speeds for $10 per month; If 5Mbps is not available, then 3Mbps download speeds (where technically available) for $5 per month. NO installation fee, NO modem fee, NO term commitment for qualifying households.

Eligibility for Access Plan At least one individual in the applying household must participate in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)*. In CA ONLY, Supplemental Security Income will be accepted; The applying household must be located within AT&T's wireline service area (www.att.com/access – to check service availability); and Household must be without outstanding debt for fixed Internet service in the last six months.  *see application checklist for details on required documentation: https://www.att.com/salescms/dam/att/2016/shop/LCBB_Application_Checklist_101416.pdf

Call to Action FCCLA has been selected to engage our chapters in specific communities across the country in promoting AT&T’s new Access program to your neighbors, friends, families and community members. WHO: FCCLA Chapters WHAT: We need your help to promote the Access program, hold promotional and enrollment events, and raise overall awareness about this new program and the opportunities it provides(CASH awards for those chapters that complete the efforts!) WHY: Your local FCCLA chapter is respected in your community and serves as a trusted resource to community members – your chapters are the grassroots connections! WHEN: November 2017-April 2018. Register now! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATT_Opt_In **Access program customers do NOT have to be FCCLA members or affiliated with FCCLA**

Why Engage? Get involved in: Community outreach and service Leadership Service in Action Program Assisting others in gaining internet access If your chapter is one of the first 50 chapters to sign up to engage in these efforts, you will receive: Kick-off toolkit including AT&T and FCCLA items for use at your events Electronic toolkit with additional resources and social media posts If you are among the first 50 chapters to report your promotional efforts, you receive $250! The funds can be used for any of your chapter efforts.

Community Service FCCLA’s Community Service program guides students to develop, plan, carry out, and evaluate projects that improve the quality of life in their communities. By engaging in the FCCLA and AT&T Access program partnership efforts, your chapters are assisting in improving the quality of life for members of your community. If you integrate the Community Service program in your classroom, you can use your Access program efforts as your project submittal for the national program awards which provide an opportunity for additional cash awards!

Promotional Efforts Ways you can promote the Access program within your communities: Distribute collateral and present information during larger community activities, such as resource/health fairs, financial literacy workshops, computer literacy classes, back-to-school nights, residents meetings, festivals, etc. Drop-off flyers at local SNAP offices, Welfare offices, and libraries Post on your chapter’s social media platforms Set-up informational booth at local grocery stores and supermarkets (using the resources in your kick-off toolkit!)

Promotional Efforts, continued Leverage existing classes, events, programs—Distribute collateral and present information during larger activities, such as resource/health fairs, financial literacy workshops, computer literacy classes, back-to-school nights, residents meetings, etc. CONNECT THE DOTS: Internet access, computers and digital literacy are essential tools access information and resources. What you need: Identify potential activities to leverage Include language about resource on activity flyer (i.e. “Learn about a Low-Cost Internet Service Program”) Collateral from Access from AT&T Partner Portal: http://accesspartners.att.com Staff/volunteers (consider a brief training—over the phone, webinar, or in person)

Commitments and Reporting When you choose to participate, you commit to: Host one promotional event Post a minimum of two social media posts on your chapter platforms or local community partner’s platforms Distribute flyers to at least one local SNAP office, Welfare office, library, grocery store or other appropriate location Complete the report form after you’ve finalized all of your efforts for the FCCLA and AT&T Access partnership Deadline to submit your report form is Monday, April 16, 2018. The report form can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATT_Report_Form

Need More Information or Have Questions? Register to participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATT_Opt_In AT&T Access registration and resources: http://att.com/access To order more flyers: https://accessfromatt.thesolutionsgroup.com (no cost to ship/print) FCCLA Contacts: Karen Montagne, Programs Manager kmontagne@fcclainc.org 703-476-4900 ext. 307