Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities

12/17/2025

🌟Waiver Renewal Public Information Session Webinar via ZOOM in January 2026

🟢January 13, 2026 Registration - https://hawaii-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c3qUky0BRICw8Qw0EvUp_Q #/registration
🟢January 15, 2026 Registration - https://hawaii-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y4_L1E_ISM2DF_SjJ0qLEw #/registration
For registration assistance, email: DOH.dddtraining@doh.hawaii.gov

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! 🌟

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

11/19/2025

The Leadership in Disability and Achievement Hawaii (LDAH) invites you to attend their 18th annual Traveling Mini Conference "Technology for All Learners".

DATE: Saturday November 22, 2025
TIME: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Blaisdell Center, Pikake Ballroom
777 Ward Ave. Honolulu

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer, or click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfniBG1Nk7Exw2oSEO7wTueBxNTUTDl3b9RodibV2qdA4NgSw/viewform

11/18/2025

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

11/18/2025

Aloha Families of Molokai! 🌈 Come join us!

11/05/2025

Hawaii Relief Program and Help With Food In Hawaiʻi During Shutdown 💪

Email from Oahu SAAC Support circles and SNAP Benefits resources. Hawaii DDC ☀️ News & Updates NOVEMBER 2025 Hawaii Relief Program opens applications for housing and utility help for needy residents

10/30/2025

Are you looking for a friendly space to connect with others who share similar experiences? Join us for the Peer-to-Peer Support Circle Hawaii for Adults with Disabilities.

Date: Sunday, November 9th
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom (online)
*We meet online on the second Sunday of every month, but the meeting may be held on a different
Sunday depending on members’ availability.

Please RSVP to join: https://forms.gle/fAWQpC11Ze4amd6X9

Peer-to-Peer Support Circle Hawaiʻi offers a warm and respectful space for adults with disabilities to:
Share your stories and experiences
Talk openly in a safe and inclusive environment
Build genuine friendships

10/30/2025

The Developmental Disabilities Division is hosting a Zoom webinar, Waiver Renewal Feedback Session, for waiver providers and DDD staff, participants/families, and stakeholders on:

Thursday, October 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
via Zoom

Please see attached flyer. To register, https://hawaii-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2hhzq2FGTIW7NIypWYlKcg #/registration

10/27/2025

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. The Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) is hosting epilepsy and seizure management training sessions for participants/families, Waiver providers, DDD staff, and stakeholders. The training will provide information about epilepsy and seizures, seizure management tools, and treatment options.

Wednesday and Thursday, in-person on Oahu and Zoom
• November 12, 2025, from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• November 13, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Please see attached flyer. To register, please click on or scan the QR code https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZyHUN2kqm2B17B9B1UO_HEG6h1U59Id1/view
(Click on link 'In-Person Pearl City, Oahu' in link)

09/19/2025

The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities would like to invite you to the National Disability Employment Awareness month sign waving event on Friday October 3, 9-11am, at the Hawaii State Capitol, to bring awareness to our community about people with disabilities in the workforce. 💪

Bring your signs that support Disability Employment, Don't forget to bring some water and sunscreen 😎 and join us in celebrating the 80th anniversary of Value and Talent in the disability community. 🤩
🔥 Feel free to share this widely with your networks!

See you there!

08/30/2025

🌟We extend our sincere mahalo to Senator Kanuha for his leadership in advancing legislation that shines a light on the unique health challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hawai‘i. This is an important step toward building a more inclusive, supportive future for our community. 🌟