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This application is for people who are legally blind.
You will need to upload the following items:
We will only use your information to contact you about your application. We'll send you email updates with the status of your application.
A Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) ID verifies registration as an individual who is legally blind in Massachusetts.
If you don't have a MCB ID or Certificate of Blindness, or out-of-state blindness certification, you may be eligible for a Transportation Access Pass (TAP) CharlieCard .
If you need help applying for a Blind Access CharlieCard, we recommend visiting the Mobility Center or the CharlieCard Store .
Upload Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Certificate of Blindness or out-of-state blindness certification.
Upload a government-issued photo ID, such as a passport, state ID, or Massachusetts Commission for the Blind ID. Expired IDs, photocopies, and edited photos with blurred information will not be accepted.
Upload a recent color photo of yourself from the neck up in front of a solid, light-colored background. You cannot wear a hat, face covering, or sunglasses.
Guidelines:
The CharlieCard Store is located at Downtown Crossing Station, on the underground concourse between the Red and Orange lines: 7 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111.
For hours and more information about the CharlieCard Store , visit the MBTA website.
The MBTA collects demographic information to understand more about its riders.
Providing your information is optional and does not affect your eligibility for a Blind Access CharlieCard. Any information you choose to share will only be used by MBTA staff for research that will not be linked to your name.
Please read the Free/Reduced Fares Rules and Conditions . This link opens in a new tab.