What To Write Your Congressperson

Some of our readers may not know what exactly to say in the letter to their Congresspeople and where to send it. Here's a sample letter as written in the Caption Action 2 cause's discussion board.


"I am deaf and the 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act of 2009 (H.R. 3101) is important to me, because it will enable me to understand the streaming videos if they are captioned. May I ask if you will be willing to cosponsor HR3101 - 21st Century Communications Act bill for the benefit of the deaf and hard of hearing citizens?

Thank you very much."


Browse to http://www.house.gov/ and search for your Representative.

Do not mention Caption Action 2, as it may cause confusion. Caption Action 2 is the name of our grassroots campaign. Our representatives will be more familiar with the 21st Century Act than with Caption Action 2.