{"id":10,"date":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsline.kaili.me\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newsline.kaili.me\/?page_id=10","title":{"rendered":"Apply for NFB-NEWSLINE Hawai\u02bbi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NFB-NEWSLINE is completely free for any Hawai\u02bbi resident who is blind, low vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled. That includes people with vision loss, dyslexia, or a physical disability that makes reading standard print difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signing up is simple, and someone will help you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n

\nApply Online Now<\/a>\n\nCall to Apply: 808-900-7619<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The online form opens a Google Form. Applications are processed by Marcus Bass.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Am I Eligible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You qualify for a free NFB-NEWSLINE account if you:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Are blind or have low vision<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Are deafblind<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Have a reading disability such as dyslexia<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Have a physical disability that prevents you from holding or reading printed materials<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Have age-related vision decline that makes reading print difficult<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

There is no income requirement. Hawai\u02bbi residents of all ages may apply. Children under 18 require a parent or guardian to complete the enrollment process. Two account types are available for minors: a Limited Access account (recommended for age 12 and under) and a Full Access account (available for teens under 18 with parental consent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nNot sure? Contact us<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n
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What You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before filling out the application, it helps to have the following ready:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Your full name and mailing address<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A phone number where you can be reached<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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An email address (recommended \u2014 you\u2019ll receive your account codes here)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The name of the person who referred you, if applicable<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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For applicants under 18: a parent or guardian\u2019s name and contact information<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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How to Sign Up<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Submit your application<\/h3>

    Fill out the online application form. It takes only a few minutes.<\/p>\n

    \nApply Online Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Prefer a paper form? Download and mail a completed application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \nStandard application form (PDF)<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n\nUnder-18 application form (PDF)<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n
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    We process your application<\/h3>

    Marcus Bass, our Hawai\u02bbi program coordinator, will review your application and submit it to the NFB-NEWSLINE national office. This typically takes a few business days.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

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    Receive your access codes<\/h3>

    Once your account is set up, you\u2019ll receive a confirmation with your subscriber ID and security code. Keep these handy \u2014 you\u2019ll use them every time you access the service.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n\n

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    Start listening<\/h3>

    You\u2019re all set. Log in by phone, app, smart speaker, or web. Your codes work across all access methods \u2014 one account, every platform.<\/p>\n\n

    \nSee all ways to access NEWSLINE<\/span><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n
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    Questions Before You Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Marcus Bass<\/h3>

    Hawai\u02bbi Program Coordinator<\/p>

    808-900-7619<\/span><\/a>800-955-6169 (toll-free)<\/span><\/a>mbass@nfbnewslinehawaii.org<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n

    NFB-NEWSLINE National Helpline<\/h3>

    Account issues, technical help, general inquiries<\/p>

    1-866-504-7300<\/span><\/a>NFBNewsline@nfb.org<\/span><\/a><\/div>

    Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM Eastern Time<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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    Prefer to Apply by Phone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Call Marcus Bass directly and he\u2019ll walk you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    808-900-7619 \u00b7 toll-free 800-955-6169<\/p>\n\n\n

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