What's Being Discussed

2026 Communication Access State Conference update: The committee will review workshop titles, presenters, and current registration numbers. Planned workshops cover topics including social media and communication access, emergency 911 response, artificial intelligence, Deaf leadership and advocacy, and sign language avatars.
Hawaiʻi Quality Assurance System (HQAS) test results: A report will be shared on the HQAS test that took place on July 22, 2026, for sign language interpreters.
New HQAS website: The committee will announce a new online portal where sign language interpreters can submit their Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Approval of previous meeting minutes from June 4, 2026.
Open public comment on topics not listed on the agenda.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting.
Possible committee discussion and direction on conference planning details, including the presenter lineup and workshops.

Who Should Pay Attention

Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind individuals who rely on communication access services in Hawaiʻi.
Sign language interpreters interested in the new CEU submission website and the HQAS testing update.
Disability advocates and service providers involved in communication access planning.
Anyone interested in attending the 2026 Communication Access State Conference.
General public who wish to comment on communication access issues in their community.

This meeting is open to the public in person at 1010 Richards Street, Room 111A/111B, Honolulu, or virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 823 8466 6296). For disability accommodations, contact Cindy Omura or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121.