{"id":9,"date":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsline.kaili.me\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:01:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newsline.kaili.me\/?page_id=9","title":{"rendered":"About NFB-NEWSLINE\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NFB-NEWSLINE\u00ae is a free audio news service created by the National Federation of the Blind for people who are blind, low vision, deafblind, or otherwise print-disabled. Subscribers across Hawai\u02bbi and the entire country can access hundreds of newspapers, magazines, breaking news, emergency weather alerts, TV listings, and job listings \u2014 around the clock, at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re catching up on the morning headlines, listening to your favorite magazine, or checking real-time weather for your neighborhood, NFB-NEWSLINE puts a world of information within reach \u2014 without barriers, and without cost.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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What\u2019s Available<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Newspapers<\/p>

National papers including the New York Times, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal, plus international titles and local Hawai\u02bbi publications including the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and the Garden Island News. Holds the current edition, yesterday\u2019s, and the most recent Sunday edition.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Magazines<\/p>

More than 100 magazines across eight categories: News and Commentary, Popular Culture, Health and Fitness, General Interest, Kid\u2019s Reading Corner, Science and Technology, Home and Family, and Fashion.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Breaking News<\/p>

Real-time updates from CNN, BBC, NPR, Fox News, ESPN Online, ABC News, and dozens of other sources \u2014 updated throughout the day.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Blindness-Specific Publications<\/p>

The Braille Monitor, Future Reflections, Access World, Braille Book Review, and other titles relevant to the blind and low vision community.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Emergency Weather Alerts<\/p>

When an active alert is issued for your area, NFB-NEWSLINE notifies you the moment you log in. Localized to your zip code. Provided in partnership with AccuWeather.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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TV Listings<\/p>

Look up your local TV lineup by zip code and provider, and build a favorites list of your most-watched channels.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Job Listings<\/p>

Search more than 100,000 job listings from CareerBuilder and USAJobs, with customizable search profiles based on location, category, salary range, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s Local Channel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NFB-NEWSLINE includes a dedicated state channel with information specifically relevant to blind and print-disabled residents of the islands \u2014 local news, community resources, and announcements from the Hawai\u02bbi program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know of local services, events, or resources you\u2019d like to see on the channel, reach out to our Hawai\u02bbi coordinator, Marcus Bass. Your contributions help make the program more useful for everyone across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n

Marcus Bass<\/h3>

Hawai\u02bbi Program Coordinator, NFB-NEWSLINE Hawai\u02bbi<\/p>

808-900-7619<\/span><\/a>800-955-6169 (toll-free)<\/span><\/a>mbass@nfbnewslinehawaii.org<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n
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How Is This Different from Other Audio Services?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NFB-NEWSLINE is not a general streaming app. It was built from the ground up for accessibility, specifically for people who are blind or print-disabled. Here\u2019s what sets it apart:<\/p>\n\n\n

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It\u2019s free.<\/p>

No subscription fees, no hidden costs, no equipment required to start.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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It\u2019s built for screen readers.<\/p>

Every access method \u2014 phone, app, web, and smart speaker \u2014 works with assistive technology.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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It\u2019s available 24\/7.<\/p>

Call at 2 AM, listen during a commute, or check the news from anywhere across the islands.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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It\u2019s comprehensive.<\/p>

Over 500 publications, plus weather, jobs, and TV listings \u2014 all in one place.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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It\u2019s local.<\/p>

Hawai\u02bbi newspapers and a dedicated local channel keep you connected to your community.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Our Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NFB-NEWSLINE Hawai\u02bbi is a program of the National Federation of the Blind, funded in part by the Hawai\u02bbi Department of Human Services and the Hawai\u02bbi Public Utilities Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Who Is Eligible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who cannot read standard printed publications due to vision loss, dyslexia, or a physical disability is eligible for a free NFB-NEWSLINE account. There is no income requirement and no age restriction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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). Visit nfbnewsline.org for details on the differences between account types.<\/p>\n\n\n

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