Training – Print Disability Assistance Program

The Hawai'i Public Utilities Commission is hosting a hybrid training on January 13, 2026 at 9:30am so that the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii can provide a presentation and training to prospective users and organizations. Prospective users are invited to attend either 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