What's Being Discussed

• Community needs assessment (Version 4 draft): The committee will review the latest draft of a survey designed to identify the needs of people with disabilities across Hawaii and provide feedback on it.
• Purpose review: Members will briefly revisit the goals and focus of this committee.
• Public comment: Community members may raise topics not on the agenda, which may be considered for a future meeting.

Decisions Expected

No formal votes are listed on the agenda. The main activity is reviewing and giving feedback on the draft community needs assessment. Input gathered may shape the final version of the survey.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People with disabilities in Hawaii — this assessment is meant to capture your needs and experiences.
• Disability service providers and advocates — the results of this survey may influence independent living programs and services statewide.
• General public — anyone interested in how Hawaii identifies and responds to the needs of people with disabilities is welcome to attend and comment.

The meeting is one hour long and takes place on July 6, 2026, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. You can attend in person at the Entrepreneur Sandbox in Honolulu or join via Zoom. The public has 3 minutes to speak on each agenda item. Written comments can be emailed to info@HawaiiSILC.org. If you need accessibility accommodations, contact Amanda Lowe at 808-585-7452 as early as possible.