The Hawaii Medicaid state plan details the agreement between the state and the Federal government. It describes how Hawaii administers its Medicaid program and explains how the state will abide by Federal rules. It also explains how Hawaii may claim Federal matching funds for its program activities.
~~“The Council is responsible to engage in advocacy , capacity-building, and systemic change activities that are consistent with the policy in the federal law; and contribute to a coordinated, consumer and family-centered and consumer and family-directed, comprehensive system that includes needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Council carries out its responsibilities through policy development, implementation and analysis; researching and promoting new approaches and best practices to services and supports; educating and informing policymakers and the public about developmental disabilities; developing and supporting coalitions; fostering interagency collaboration and coordination; providing training in leadership development and legislative advocacy; and eliminating barriers and enhancing design and redesign of systems.”
“These Customized Employment (CE) videos, each specifically focused on Employers, Youth, or a General audience, highlight the benefits of CE, an employment strategy which matches the skills and preferences of the individual with the specific business needs of the employer. This process results in expanded employment opportunities for those who utilize and engage in this innovative, evidenced-based approach to employment. The General audience video has been created in both English and Spanish.”
This website is intended to provide resources to support employment for individuals with disabilities. It is intended to be used by job seekers with disabilities, service providers, agencies and businesses. This site was revamped December 2013 and now has many new features and content. Some major additions to the website include: -The Benefits Finder can search for eligibility and work incentive information for Hawaii’s state and federal disability programs. -Use our Resource Finder to search a database of articles, web sites and provider agencies for employment resources. -Learn more about how Hawaii’s proposed Medicaid Buy-In Program could help workers with a disability who require Medicaid . Hire Abilities Hawaii is a comprehensive database of articles, web sites and provider agencies for employment resources. It represents an innovative collaboration among the Department of Human Services (DHS), University of Hawai`i College of Education Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS), the Department of Education (DOE), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Labor (DOL) and its statewide Workforce Development Council. Originally started through a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant.
This brief article defines customized employment and outlines the case for using it with job seekers with disabilities. It outlines the different forms customized employment can take, including "task reassignment," "job carving," and "job negotiation."
“An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written statement about the educational program for your child with a disability. It serves as a management tool to ensure that your child receives the needed special education and related services. It can also serve as an evaluation tool when used to determine the extent of their progress toward accomplishing projected goals.
Each IEP includes:
Beginning at age 14 (or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP team), the IEP shall include a statement of the transition service needs of your child—under the applicable components of the their IEP—that focuses on their courses of study (such as participation in a vocational educational program).”
“The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) provides services to Hawai’i community members who experience barriers to employment due to a physical or cognitive disability. DVR is designed to assist job seekers with disabilities prepare, secure, and retain competitive employment in an integrated work setting. DVR furnishes the finest resources and opportunities for training, support, and career placement. Productive partnerships with other state agencies, private non-profits, and employers pave the way for our consumers to find successful employment with the reality of competitive wages. The underlying philosophy and goal of the DVR is thorough employment, individuals with disabilities are empowered toward economic self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion, and integration into society.”
As a service exclusively for members, any or all of the Fundamentals of Supervision workshops can be brought to your company’s site or held at the HEC training room. The content of these workshops can be designed to fit your company’s unique culture and tailored to highlight issues that are important to your workplace. The workshops combine lectures, videos and case studies, with longer sessions including role-play exercises. We will use your company's forms, policies and procedures to the extent possible. In addition what is presented in the Fundamentals of Supervision Workshops, the following topics are also available for in-house programs: -ABCs of Collective Bargaining -Americans with Disabilities Act -Effective Employee Relations: Remaining Union Free -Family and Medical Leave Act (for members with 50 or more employees) -Preparing for Unemployment Appeals Hearings -Preventive Discipline for Unionized Work Groups
EHDDC to host the 2016 East Hawaii Disability Legislative Forum “You cannot have Inclusion without Us” Full Life is sponsoring both East and West Hawai’i Island Disability Legislative Forums! The public, especially family members and persons with disabilities, are invited to come and meet Hawaii Island’s State legislators and County officials. These free events will feature a forum where policymakers will answer questions about disability-related issues such as employment, housing, transportation, and health. Special activities include the opportunities to express your opinion on topics important to you and to meet and talk story with State legislators and County officials. Provider agencies have prepared booths with information about many available services and supports.
~~“Hawaii’s DEI will focus its effort on the following strategies:
•Increase American Job Center (AJC) staff competencies through training on Disability 101, Customized Employment, Career Pathway Systems, Job Accommodation, Asset Development, Individualized Learning Plans, and Disability Benefits Planning.”