1. 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.

2. 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

3. AT&T Access
The goal 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

4. 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.

5. 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 ( – 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:

6. 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: August 2018-April Use the link below to register!
**Access program customers do NOT have to be FCCLA members or affiliated with FCCLA**

7. 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
The first 50 chapters to report their efforts to FCCLA will receive $250! The funds can be used for any of your chapter efforts.

8. 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!

9. 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!)

10. 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:
Staff/volunteers (consider a brief training—over the phone, webinar, or in person)

11. 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 (sample posts provided)
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 15, The report form can be found here:

12. Need More Information or Have Questions?
Register to participate:
Report your efforts:
Online AT&T Access Application:
Access more promotional resources:
Contacts us at or !