~~“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”
Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities
“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.”
“Hire Abilities Hawaii represents an innovative collaboration among the Department of Human Services (DHS), University of Hawai`’ 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.“
“In 2006, Hawaii received a grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid to improve employment outcomes for persons with disabilities. The Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Program, known as Hire Abilities Hawaii, ran from 2006 to 2009. It was authorized under Section 203 of the Ticket-to-Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act. MIG provided funding to states for Medicaid infrastructure development that built supports for people with disabilities seeking employment. States are encouraged to use grant funding to implement and develop the optional working disabled eligibility group (Medicaid buy-in), increase the availability of statewide personal assistance services, form linkages with other state and local agencies that provide employment related supports, and create a seamless infrastructure that will maximize the employment potential of all people with disabilities. The Hire Abilities website grew out of these goals and objectives.”
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.
Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities
~~“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.”
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.
Hire Abilities Hawai’i – Customized Employment Videos
“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.”
Hire Abilities Hawai’i – “What is Customized Employment?”
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."
Hawaii Department of Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
“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.”
