Department of Human Services
Statewide Independent Living Council
An autonomous, consumer-controlled council established to advocate for the civil rights and independent living of people with disabilities across Hawaii. The council partners with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to develop and monitor the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL).
该议会的职能
The Hawaii State Independent Living Council (SILC) advises 该州 on policies affecting people with disabilities who want to live independently in their communities. The Council develops and monitors the State Plan for Independent Living, coordinates with 该州's Centers for Independent Living, and recommends improvements to housing accessibility, transportation access, personal assistance services, and assistive technology programs. It also reviews federal funding allocations under the Rehabilitation Act.
为什么您应该关注
People with disabilities, their families, and caregivers are directly affected by the services and policies SILC helps shape. The Council's 公开会议 are an opportunity to advocate for better accessibility in housing, transportation, and employment — and to influence how federal and state independent living funds are spent in Hawaii.
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如何参与
提交书面证词： info@HawaiiSILC.org
议会 成员（10名）
- Patrick Gartside Chair Term: Jun 30, 2024 – Jun 29, 2027
- Philip Ana Vice Chair Term: Jun 30, 2024 – Jun 29, 2027
- Donald Sakamoto Secretary Term: Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2028
- Annette Chiyo Tashiro Treasurer Term: Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2028
- Judy Guajardo Immediate Past Chair Term: Jun 30, 2024 – Jun 29, 2027
- Brian Hauser Term: Jun 30, 2024 – Jun 29, 2027
- Evalina Noelani Watanabe Term: Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2028
- Victoria Reiko Kennedy Term: Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2028
- Valerie Janikowski Term: Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2028
- Jodi Aiko-Kuwaye Asato Term: Jun 30, 2025 – Jun 29, 2028