Training – Print Disability Assistance Program

Posted on Dec 30, 2025 in Public Notice
Social media flyer with the text: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HYBRID TRAINING AND INFORMATIONAL SESSION PRINT DISABILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026 @ 9:30 AM PUC HEARING ROOM 465 SOUTH KING STREET, ROOM 103 HONOLULU HI 96813 Learn about the Commission’s Print Disability Assistance Program, including eligibility, available publications, access methods, and a live demonstration. Scan for more info! (QR code that points to https://puc.hawaii.gov/public-notice/training-print-disability-assistance-program-2026/) Need disability accommodations? Contact the Public Utilities Commission at (808) 586-2020 or andrew.j.okabe@hawaii.gov as soon as possible.
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The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission will host a training session on its Print Disability Assistance Program, also known as NFB-NEWSLINE Hawaii, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. This session is open to the public and is especially encouraged for people with print disabilities, including people who are blind or have low vision, as well as organizations that serve them. Attendees may join in-person or virtually.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. via:

  1. In-person Participation: 
     

    Location: Kekuanao’a Building – Commission Hearing Room
    465 South King Street, #103
    Honolulu, HI 96813

    Parking: fronting the Kekuanao’a Building in marked stalls (pay at kiosk).

  2. Virtual Participation: 
     
    Online:
    https://hpuc.my.webex.com/hpuc.my/j.php?MTID=meac1f7d59ba603159edfb231c5ee33b9
     
    Phone:
    +1-650-479-3208
    Meeting Number / Access Code: 25514280660#
    Meeting Password: 2402#
     
  3. Watch live: 
     
    To watch the live broadcast, or view later, please visit the PUC’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@hpuc

 
Special assistance: The Webex and YouTube live stream of this meeting will include automated closed captioning. If you require other auxiliary aids/services or other accommodation, including requests to bring liquids and food to the facility, contact the PUC at (808) 586-2020, or [email protected] as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.

AGENDA

  1. Welcome and Introductions – 5 minutes
  2. The National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii Presentation, Training, and Demonstration – 85 minutes
    The National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii’s presentation includes a live demonstration of telephone access, smart phone app access, and a video of braille machine access.

    1. What is included in NFB-NEWSLINE®
    2. Who is eligible to use NFB-NEWSLINE®
    3. How to sign up for NFB-NEWSLINE®
    4. Ways to access NFB-NEWSLINE®
    5. Demonstration on use of various access methods to NFB-NEWSLINE®
  3. Closing Remarks