What's Being Discussed

The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is holding its 4th Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Ho'opono Services for the Blind Auditorium in Honolulu. The meeting is also available via Zoom. Key topics include:

• Welcoming and training new council members
• Reports from partner organizations, including the Client Assistance Program (CAP) and the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
• A detailed data report from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), covering how many people with disabilities were served, found jobs, or had cases closed — broken down by county
• Updates on services for students with disabilities preparing for employment
• State and federal budget updates affecting vocational rehabilitation services
• Training on open records laws (UIPA) and council procedures
• Discussion of how DVR presents its quarterly reports going forward

Decisions Expected

• Approving meeting minutes from June 23, 2026
• Selecting members for standing committees
• Approving the draft SRC budget for Federal Fiscal Year 2027
• Nominating and confirming new executive officers for the council
• Choosing council members to attend a national rehabilitation conference in Frisco, Texas (October 31–November 4, 2026)
• Confirming the 2027 quarterly meeting schedule

Who Should Pay Attention

• People with disabilities who use or may use vocational rehabilitation services in Hawaii
• Students with disabilities receiving pre-employment transition services
• Disability advocacy organizations and service providers
• Anyone interested in how the state supports people with disabilities in finding and keeping jobs

Accommodations including ASL interpreters and CART captioning are available. Contact Cheryl Matthews at 808-586-9995 at least 5 business days in advance to request assistance.