Hawaii Disability Resources
A free, plain-language guide to disability services across Hawaii. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, vocational rehabilitation, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, county by county, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
What this guide covers
- Early intervention for children under 3 and special education (IEPs) for ages 3–21
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning for students moving from school to adult life
- Guardianship, benefits, and crisis resources, including 988 and local supports
Statewide programs in Hawaii
These serve every county in Hawaii. Details change, so always call to confirm.
- Center on Disability Studies. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Hawaii Disability Rights Center (800-882-1057). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Hawaii Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Council ((808) 586-8100). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii ((808) 532-7112). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii ((808) 536-9684). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Find your county in Hawaii
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