Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities The DD Council engages communities in advocacy, capacity-building, and systemic change activities

01/28/2026

Council on Developmental Disabilities

Join us for Day at the Capitol 2026 this March, an opportunity to connect with legislators, learn about the lawmaking pr...
01/21/2026

Join us for Day at the Capitol 2026 this March, an opportunity to connect with legislators, learn about the lawmaking process, and connect with others for issues impacting people with developmental disabilities. This event empowers community voices through education, collaboration, and direct engagement.

Register HERE: https://feedbackhiddcouncil.surveysparrow.com/s/hawaii2026capitol/tt-rkRe9

📍 Location: Hawaiʻi State Capitol Auditorium (Chamber Level)
📅 Date: March 4, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. HST

Overview
Join advocates, families, professionals, and community members at the Capitol to speak directly with your legislators about issues that matter to people with developmental disabilities. This event provides a unique opportunity to discuss priorities, attend hearings, and connect with others who share a commitment to inclusion, access, and self-determination.

Key Issue Areas Include:
• Advocacy
• Early Intervention
• Access and Functional Needs / Emergency Preparedness
• Employment
• Health Care
• Housing
• Self-Determination
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Planned Activities:
• Welcome & Orientation
• Meetings with Legislators
• Attend Legislative Hearings
• Participate in a Mock Hearing
• Learn about the Public Access Room

📝 Registration Deadline: February 17, 2026

We hope you’ll join us at the Capitol to advocate, learn, and connect. Together, we can strengthen disability policy and promote inclusive communities across Hawaiʻi.

01/12/2026

Join OLA training on "How to Communicate Effectively with Limited English Proficient Clients"

First training topic is about how to communicate effectively with clients who have limited English proficiency. Our trainer will be Chris Dimmick. There will be three identical sessions: one in-person session in downtown Honolulu and two Zoom sessions. On-demand training videos with the same content will be available at DHRD's learning management platform in March.

Date, time and location:

January 20, 1 pm - 3 pm, Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BpOmGi1XTJixQaix4Tbd5g #/registration
February 4, 9 am - 11 am, Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJObjAKeQ4a6VkHNtcwd9w #/registration
February 5, 9 am - 11 am, in-person at Room 204, 235 S. Beretania St. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3BaZXQXsrSHoO0MFKERUjFGoyl_E5TebqSZzTlRcXtCXoYA/viewform

The Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission will host a training session on its Print Disability Assistance Program, also kn...
01/12/2026

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.

🎄 Deaf Santa is Coming to Maui!Families are invited to a special holiday event where keiki can meet Deaf Santa in a welc...
12/10/2025

🎄 Deaf Santa is Coming to Maui!
Families are invited to a special holiday event where keiki can meet Deaf Santa in a welcoming and inclusive setting. This is a wonderful opportunity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, and all with disabilities, to enjoy a Santa experience tailored to their communication needs.
Deaf Santa will be visiting the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on December 13 and 20 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come celebrate the season, take photos, and share holiday cheer with a Santa who signs! 🌟

Understanding the ABLE Age Adjustment ActABLE is expanding to help even more people. Landmark federal legislation, the A...
11/19/2025

Understanding the ABLE Age Adjustment Act
ABLE is expanding to help even more people. Landmark federal legislation, the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, raising the disability age of onset for eligibility to 46 (previously 26). This pivotal change is projected to extend the benefits of ABLE accounts to over 8 million additional individuals across the country.
https://ableforall.com/how-it-works/expanded-access -up-tab

Hawai'i ABLE Savings Program

Aloha Families of Hawai'i Island Kona and Hilo! 🌈
11/18/2025

Aloha Families of Hawai'i Island Kona and Hilo! 🌈

Aloha Families of Molokai! 🌈 Come join us!
11/18/2025

Aloha Families of Molokai! 🌈 Come join us!

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1010 Richards Street
Honolulu, HI
96813

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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