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A message from Howard, CEO & Founder, [with]tv

Dear Friend,

I have been meaning to send out an update on our successes and progress for quite some time now and have been unable to do so until now. Please forgive. I know it can be very frustrating waiting for [with]tv to get where we all want it to be. All I can say is that such an endeavor takes an immense amount of passion, energy, creativity, and time. The team of volunteers that works daily on [with]tv for the benefit of all has this, and more. I want to thank Connie, Anna, Mitch, Kathy, Rick, Amber, Scott, Stephen, Elizabeth, Karen, Vince, Day, Jennifer, Rob, Sofya, Mitch, Ron, Chester, and so many others for all they do. It is frustrating for all of us. We all have day jobs (well, I don’t), (well, that is not quite true, I do assist Victoria daily and she assists me!)  We all have much on our plates and everyone is waiting for the day when we can all greet each other daily in our 100% accessible workplace as members of our 100% inclusive workforce. Then we will no longer be volunteers, but will be employees of [with]tv. I look forward to that day and in spades. Then, no more ‘Mr. Nice Guy’.

Seriously though, we all believe in what we are trying to do together, and that means so much to me and keeps me going when I may want to stop. What we are all working on is a project that will indeed benefit us directly in terms of employment, health benefits, and a creative outlet for our energies. But it will immediately benefit and impact upon so many others throughout the world and that is where [with]tv’s true value resides. So here is what we all have been up to. If I leave anything out, please forgive and advise. Will be more communicative, more frequently, going forward.  Just remember there is a lot to do every day. Volunteers in all areas welcome with open arms.

[with]tv Needs YOU!

Dear Friends,

The future of accessible media is now in our hands.  Under the direction of Howard Renensland, Founder and CEO of [with]tv, a collaborative effort is currently in process to develop a mainstream media company, the mission of which will be to  broadcast accessible content of, by, and for people with disabilities...and everyone else.

Howard has assembled a management team consisting of experienced professionals from the entertainment, business and disability advocacy worlds.  Brought together by a common purpose and a shared vision - to unite people with disabilities and their families, friends, and communities – this team is working hard to build a strong foundation for a dynamic and very diverse community poised to move from an arena of charity to one of full economic participation via a mass media presence.

This is a project just exploding with potential and we, as in all of us, have an opportunity to play a role in its development and success.  Howard and his management team are looking for our input.  Let’s roll up our sleeves and see what we can do tackle this “To Do” list, shall we?  Join us: 

• Visit www.with-tv.com to learn more
• Read the support letter and sign the Guest Book
• Submit an article(s) to Blog [with]tv ([email protected])
• Comment on the the Blog and help spread the word (www.withtv.typepad.com)
• Invest.  Angel Investors and Venture Capital opportunities available
• Volunteer.  Help is needed in all areas, especially web support, Public Relations and Advertising
• Send in your resumes and demo reels.  [with]tv is not hiring quite yet.  But they’re looking.
• Forward this message to those you know with a passion for people!

Please feel free to forward your comments, questions and suggestions to either Howard at  [email protected] or to Connie Kuusisto, Blog Master, [email protected]

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Connie Kuusisto
Blog Master, [with]tv
[email protected]
www.withtv.typepad.com

Cross-posted on Planet of the Blind