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View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
Links to county contact information for Aging and Disability Resource Centers, which provide a single point of entry for access to public long-term support programs and benefits.
Hawaii chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.
Describes how to access all-terrain wheelchairs and beach mats from the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Haleakala National Park.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
Call 211 from anywhere in Hawaii to be connected to information and referrals on everything from crisis intervention and counseling to job training, education, tranportation options and more.
Promotes best practices in hiring, retaining and marketing to people with disabilities. Activities include career fairs, disability mentoring and internship programs, and training programs on disability business etiquette, accommodation and other disability issues of importance to employers.
Aloha! RealChoices Hawaii is designed for people of all ages and abilities. It provides eldercare and disablility information and resources that enable you to make choices that affect your life and to help you to participate in the community in a meaningful way.
A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Hawaii. Document is in Word format.
Provides an alternative to institutional living through a variety of programs including transportation services, adult day services and skilled nursing care.
The guides include information on the accessibility of Hawaii's airports, accessible transportation and other resources of importance to persons with disabilities.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
Non-profit organization located in Kokua Kalihi Valley, HI offers programs related to dental, medical and behavioral health, social services, transportation and community advocacy.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park.
Information on the state's Foster Grandparent Program, which connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs, and the Senior Companion Program, which brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living.
Web site of the state's Civil Defense Department, which addresses the needs of people with disabilities in emergency situations.
Administers the 2006 Interagency Action Plan for Emergency Preparedness of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs.
Contact information for ILCs throughout Hawaii. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
Helps Hawaii's people with intellectual disabilities secure the power to choose where and how they live, learn, work and play.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the USS Arizona Memorial is listed in the "Medical" section of this page.
As one of over sixty University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the country, the organization works to expand and improve services for people with disabilities and their families.
