New York NFB-NEWSLINE Application

New York NFB-NEWSLINE Application

Thank you for your interest in NFB-NEWSLINE. This service is free, and available to those who are blind, dyslexic, or have a physical disability that keeps them from being able to read print publications.

Accounts are available to those of any age. The parent or guardian of a minor under the age of 18 must be the one to request the account for them.

* = Required Fields

Who is Filling Out this Application?

Parent/Guardian's Info

Parent's Name
First
Last
Parent's Mailing Address
Address
Address 2
City/Town
State
ZIP/Postal Code
Parent's Phone
Parent's Email
Connect to NOPBC (Optional)

I wish to receive future email communications from the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children.
Parent Confirmation

I am the parent or guardian of my child who is under the age of 18, and I am completing this application on their behalf.

Child's Info

Child's Name
First
Last
Suffix
Child's Birthdate *
Child's Birthdate *: Month
Child's Birthdate *: Day
Child's Birthdate *: Year
Upon turning 18, the Limited Access Account will be converted to a Full Access Account. The Parent/Guardian can switch their child's account between Limited Access and Full Access anytime before their child's 18th birthday.
Child's Email (Optional)

Providing your child’s email address allows them to email articles to themselves, receive info about upcoming virtual NFB-NEWSLINE trainings, and NFB-NEWSLINE tutorials.

Professional's Info

Professional's Name
First
Last
Suffix
Professional's Affiliation
Your Title and the Name of the Organization
Professional's Phone
Professional's Email

Subscriber's Info

Subscriber's Name
Title
First
Last
Suffix
Subscriber's Mailing Address
Address
Address 2
City/Town
State
ZIP/Postal Code
Subscriber's Phone
Subscriber's Email
Providing an Email allows the subscriber to receive publications and articles via email.

Eligibility

The Subscriber is a patron of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
(i.e., NLS or BARD)
The Subscriber is currently, or was previously, a client of a state or private rehabilitation agency for the blind?
For instance, the New York State Commission for the Blind or a local rehabilitation agency that provides training to the blind. This would also include VA services for blind veterans.
Name of Agency:
The Subscriber has a blindness registration number with the State of New York
Registration Number:

Documentation Instructions

NFB-NEWSLINE eligibility may be certified by a service provider listed below and can be presented in the form of a written letter or note on official stationery. The communication should include the language: “I certify that [Subscriber’s Full Name] qualifies for NFB-NEWSLINE because they are print disabled.”

The following service providers can certify eligibility:

  • Licensed Teacher
  • Certified TVI, VRT, or O&M Instructor
  • Certified Reading Specialist
  • School Psychologist
  • Superintendent
  • Librarian
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathy (OD)
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Optometrist
  • Psychologist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Therapist
  • Professional Staff of a hospital, institution, or social service agency

In addition, if the Subscriber is blind or low vision, certification can be provided by a President of your local Chapter, Division, or Affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind.

Supporting Documentation
One file only.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, odp, ods.

Certification of Eligibility

Additional Information
NFB-NEWSLINE is a free service available to those who are blind or otherwise print-disabled. Each account should only be accessed by one user. Parents who are subscribing their child are able to set the restrictions for their child's account. Once the child reaches the age of 18, the parent must contact us to convert the account to one with full access.