What's Being Discussed

The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) Survey Committee is holding a one-hour meeting on September 2, 2026, from 3:30–4:30 PM. It will be held in person at 643 Ilalo St, Suite 1000, Honolulu, or via Zoom.

• The main topic is reviewing a draft survey called the Statewide Independent Community Needs Assessment. This survey is designed to ask Hawaii residents with disabilities about their independent living needs.
• Committee members will discuss possible changes to the draft survey before it is sent to the full Council for approval at a later meeting.
• The public is invited to comment on agenda items or raise other topics they would like the Council to consider in the future.

Decisions Expected

• The committee may revise the draft survey based on discussion and public feedback.
• If satisfied, the committee will recommend the survey to the full Council for final approval at a future meeting. No final vote on the survey itself is expected at this session.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People with disabilities in Hawaii — this survey will directly ask about your independent living needs and experiences.
• Disability advocates and service providers who work with Hawaii's disability community.
• Anyone interested in shaping how the state gathers information about independent living support.

To participate or request accessibility accommodations, contact Amanda Lowe at (808) 585-7452 or amanda@hawaiisilc.org. Written comments can be emailed to info@HawaiiSILC.org. Speakers get 3 minutes per agenda item.