Department of Human Services

State Rehabilitation Council

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The Hawaii State Rehabilitation Council advises and monitors the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) within the Department of Human Services, which provides employment-focused services for people with disabilities. The council reviews DVR's state plan for vocational rehabilitation, evaluates program performance, and makes recommendations to improve services that help Hawaiians with disabilities achieve competitive integrated employment. It includes representatives with disabilities, family members, employers, and rehabilitation professionals.

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Hawaiians with disabilities seeking employment support can access DVR services shaped by this council's oversight and advocacy. Individuals with disabilities, family members, and employers who hire people with disabilities can engage with the council to improve rehabilitation services statewide.

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Thành Viên Hội Đồng (16)

  • Evan Nakatsuka Chair Business, Industry & Labor Representative Term: Jun 30, 2024 – Jun 29, 2027
  • Patrick Gartside Vice Chair Statewide Independent Living Center Representative Term: Jun 30, 2025 – ?
  • Tira Kamaka Secretary Community Rehabilitation Program Service Provider Representative Term: Jun 30, 2024 – Jun 29, 2027
  • Dr. Judy Daniels Disability Advocacy Group Representative Term: Jun 30, 2025 – ?
  • Lea Dias Ex Officio DVR Administrator (Ex-Officio, Non-Voting)
  • Sandi Jakob Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Term: Jun 30, 2023 – Jun 29, 2026
  • Sean Knox Workforce Development Council Representative Term: Jun 30, 2023 – Jun 29, 2026
  • Cynthia Mew State Educational Agency Representative Term: Jun 30, 2025 – ?
  • Monty Montgomery Business, Industry & Labor Representative Term: Jun 30, 2025 – ?
  • Meriah Nichols Current or Former Recipient of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Term: Jun 30, 2024 – Jun 29, 2027
  • Dr. Christine Park Disability Advocacy Group Representative Term: Jun 30, 2025 – ?
  • Ramon Ruiz Business, Industry & Labor Representative Term: Jun 30, 2023 – Jun 29, 2026
  • Emily Wilkinson Client Assistance Program Representative Term: Jun 30, 2025 – ?
  • Vacant Parent Training & Information Center Representative
  • Vacant Business, Industry & Labor Representative
  • Vacant Disability Advocacy Group Representative