State and Local Community Life Resources for Hawaii

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.

View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.

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.