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Health Adult Mental Health (Department of Health) CARE Hawaii Mental Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division (Department of Health) Donated Dental Services Program (PDF) The Institute For Family Enrichment (Mental Health): (855) 839-0787 Kokua Behavioral Health – Mental Health Support Services  North Shore Mental Health Nurse Pro Care: (808) 933-9933 ORI – Opportunities and Resources Pacific Disabilities Center  Preferred …

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Housing Big Island Housing Foundation Department of Community Services – Community Assistance Division Honolulu County Going Home Plus Project (CDS) Hawaii Public Housing Authority Housing Agency – Housing Opportunities – Kauai Housing Assistance Programs | Hawaii County, HI Housing Division | Maui County K.E.L.I.I Foundation (Oahu) Kauai Economic Opportunity La’akea Village Office of Health Care Assurance (DDD) Residential …

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Legislation/Advocacy Resources:  2022 DD Council Legislative Annual Report (PDF) 2021 DD Council Legislative Annual Report (PDF) Get Active at the Legislature 2022 (PDF) Self-Advocacy Advisory Council Events:  Maui Legislative Forum (Online Event): October 5, 2022, 4:30pm – 6pm   Kauaʻi Legislative Forum (Online Event): October 19, 2022, 3pm – 5pm Kauaʻi Mayoral and County Council Forum (Online …

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Newsroom (and Events!) News and Updates Hawai‘i Ally for Access Now (Maui) – Alzheimer’s Association: View Flyer and RSVP March 2023 Other News Items: Hawaii Will Increase the Minimum Wage (Infographic) Past Events Disability Studies Film Festival (Online AND In-Person): September 30, 2022, 10am – 12:30pm Maui Legislative Forum (Online Event): October 5, 2022, 4:30pm – …

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Relationships & Sexuality “Healthy Relationships Training” from DDC for Agency Staff The training modules include: Sexual self-advocacy and sexuality; Messages about sexuality; Sexual Development and Disability; Personal Barriers; Answering Questions; Responding to Behaviors; Working with Parents Guardians; Trauma Informed Approach  Learn More! Resources for Parents Special Publication: Councils on Developmental Disabilities Addressing Sexual Violence and Neglect (PDF) Resource List …

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Support Groups Abilities Unlimited Assistance Dogs of Hawaii Autism Foundation of Hawaii Autism Society of Hawaii Autism Speaks  Brain Injury Association of Hawaii Comprehensive Service Center (Blind/Deaf) Epilepsy Foundation  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Action Group  Hawaii Pacific Deaf-Blind Project Leadership in Disabilities Achievement Hawaii Special Parent Information Network (SPIN) Find other resources:

Support Services: General​ Aloha Independent Living Hawaii Behavior Analyst Certification Board Family Support Hawaii  Hawaii DOE | Special Education Horizons Academy of Maui Kids Camps Find other resources:

Support Services: Medicaid Waiver Providers Aloha Independent Living  Abilities Unlimited  Advantage Health Care Hawaii  Alaka’i Na Keiki Aloha Habilitation Services Alternative Care Services The ARC in Hawaii  Bayada – All islands Blue Water Resources The Brantley Center Care Hawaii CareResource Hawaii Easterseals – All islands Employment Network Hawai’i Full Life Hawaii Goodwill Hawaii Hawaii Nursing Solutions  Hawaii …

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Transportation Hawaii Island Hele-On Bus Paratransit  Kauai County bus; Paratransit Maui Paratransit Oahu Handi-Van Find other resources:

Self-Advocacy Advisory Council Self-advocates have the supports needed to build a statewide self-advocacy network that helps individuals have the life they want through leadership, education, and full participation in the community. SAAC Minutes & Agendas SAAC Website SAAC Purpose Maintaining over 200 members statewide and providing funds and staff resources to support the Hawaii Self-Advocacy …

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