 An organization that uses technology and human ingenuity to help document our shared history. A non-profit that helps other non-profits, schools, local government, and ordinary citizens share information, build capacity, and foster transparency. This is Davis Media Access. Formed in 1988 as a single public access television channel, Davis Community Television gave rise to KDRT-LP in 2004, and by 2007 we became known as Davis Media Access, or DMA. Today DMA is a place where people come to connect, a trusted community partner, and a leader in community engagement. Access is the foundation on which DMA was built, access to equipment, facilities, and expertise. Technology has radically changed over the past 30 years, and DMA has changed with it. Training and camera operations, green screen, basic lighting, and post-production, we have that. Workshops in podcasting, digital storytelling, and intro to filmmaking, we offer that too. DMA works with unemployed people to help them develop media and technology literacy. We mentor college graduates and young adults who struggle to find meaningful work. We work with students in K-12 schools, with international students and visiting scholars, with disabled individuals, elected officials, candidates, other non-profits, local businesses, and many others. And we record thousands of hours of local programming every year. Increasingly the national media scene is driving home the importance of local, non-commercial independent media. A handful of large corporations controls nearly all of the media in this country. The result is a homogenous perspective that sacrifices localism. Contrast this with what happens all year long at Davis Media Access, from video and film work to community coverage to local radio. Local content is what we do. This fall, we'll celebrate the 15th anniversary of KDRT LP 95.7 FM, our low-power community radio station launched in 2004. KDRT boasts programmers of all ages playing what they want. The station highlights local voices, non-profits and events, and helps local musicians develop an audience. KDRT's volunteers participate in this community, from annual events such as Big Day at the Doc and the Davis Music Festival to ongoing commitments like Thursday Live at Davis Odd Fellows and Second Friday Artabout at Armadillo Music. We're grateful to the city and DJUSD for long-term partnerships and to our many volunteers and supporters for helping to create and sustain this organization. Find out more at davismedia.org.