REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 348-8(c), HAWAII REVISED STATUTE

~~“1. In June 2018, a reverse job fair was held at America’s Job Center at Dillingham on Oahu.  As a result of this successful event, employers requested another be held.
2.In response to #1, in October 2018 the Employment First Hawaii sponsored an Empowering All Abilities Reverse Job Fair held at the State Capitol.  There were 54 students from various high schools prepared with resumes and display boards showing their abilities, interests and skills.  Employers met with those students who met their current hiring and future hiring need.”
 

Report to the Governor in Accordance with the Provisions of Section 348-8(c), “Pre-ETS Program”

~~“Through DVR’s Pre-ETS program, work experience is subsidized in the Summer Youth Employment Programs.  Leveraging funding among Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) formal/informal partners continues to be explored to enhance work-based learning experiences statewide.”

Individualized Education Program

~~ “An IEP is a written statement about the educational program for a child with a disability. It serves as a management tool used to ensure that the child receives the needed special education and related services. It also serves as an evaluation device when used to determine the extent of the child's progress toward accomplishing projected goals. The contents of an IEP are listed and available by accessing the web-link.”
 

Hawaii’s IDEA Part B Profile

~~“The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has created an IDEA Part B Profile for Hawaii that provides a resource for IDEA-related, State-specific information. Hawai‘i's state profile includes:
• the most recent State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) and OSEP’s response;
• the State’s determination letter;
• the State’s Results Driven Accountability Matrix;
• and the approved submission for the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP).
OSEP will be adding additional information about the State in the future. Hawaii’s profile can be accessed here: https://osep.grads360.org/#report/apr/2016B/publicView?state=HI&ispublic=true
 

Four-Year Area Plan on Aging

~~“Current statewide initiatives spearheaded by the Governor’s office include the expansion of the ADRC system to increase active collaboration with state agencies such as the Department of Human Services MedQUEST and Vocational Rehabilitation Divisions; the Department of Health Executive Office on Aging, Adult Mental Health Division, Developmental Disabilities Division, Disability and Communication Access Board, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Language Access Advisory Council; the Hawaii Department of Defense Office of Veterans Services; and with community organizations and councils such as Centers for Independent Living. The goal of this collaborative effort is to build upon the ADRC Systems Change to create a No Wrong Door (NWD) System in the state. The NWD Initiative will enhance existing ADRC processes to expand assistance to all populations and payers in accessing long term services and supports, thereby making it easier for people of all ages, disabilities, and income levels to learn about and obtain the help they need. A reasonable expected outcome of the NWD Initiative also includes the removal of silos and the increase of integrated efforts among various State and local agencies that serve these populations.”

Hawaii SB 330: Earned Income Disregard Program

“Kal’s Law” A Bill for An Act Relating to An Earned Income Disregard Program

“According to the Medicaid buy-in task force, Hawaii is one of four remaining states in the United States that has not adopted this group coverage for working people with disabilities; the other three states are Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. Persons with disabilities regularly report to case workers that they cannot accept work opportunities because they would lose their benefits. A Medicaid buy-in program would allow working people with disabilities to retain the medical coverage they need, as primary or secondary coverage, by paying premiums on a sliding scale, as defined by the state and federal government. While the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act guarantees private health insurance to employees who work twenty hours or more a week for four consecutive weeks, the Prepaid Health Care Act may not meet the needs of working people with disabilities who are unable to work the minimum required twenty hours per week. Of those who do work the minimum hours to qualify for the Prepaid Health Care Act, many still need to retain their Medicaid coverage as secondary coverage to access home and community-based services,”

Hawaii SB 1240: An Act relating to Medicaid waiver

“Removes the sunset date of Act 21, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which requires the Department of Health to license home care agencies. Adds exception for Medicaid waiver provider agencies providing services to Medicaid waiver participants.”

2019 CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement Recipient

~~“Legal Aid Society Hawaii was awarded a statewide 2019 CMS Navigator Cooperative Agreement serving consumers in the vulnerable and “left behind” populations, as well as those with limited English proficiency; consumers from the Compact of Free Association Countries; low income consumers; and geographically and culturally isolated consumers.   There are no Sub-awardee/Subrecipient Contracted Organizations.  They will partner with the Compact of Free Association Countries (COFA), Consulate offices, local community groups such as: Churches, Health centers, Social service agencies, Women’s and homeless shelters, and Community center9/3/2019s. For more information, please contact the designated project lead.
Contact:
Sergio Alcubilla 
Phone: (808) 527-8063
Email: Sergio.alcubilla@legalaidhawaii.org”
 

Hawai’i State Council on Developmental Disabilities

~"The DD Council promotes self-determination for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by contributing to a coordinated and comprehensive service system that is person-centered and family-directed.

The DD Council meets its goals through:

#1 Policy development, implementation, & analysis.
#2 Research new approaches & best practices in service & supports.
#3 Public education and information.
#4 Coalitions, inter-agency collaborations, & coordination.
#5 Leadership development & legislative advocacy.
#6 Improved system navigation."

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