What's Being Discussed

• Removing a current committee member: The committee will address the departure of Dane Alani, who has resigned from his position as a licensed blind vendor. His membership on the committee will be formally ended.
• Selecting a new committee member: The committee will discuss and choose a replacement member, following the process set out in Hawaii state rules.
• Adding an alternate interview panel member: The committee will consider appointing an additional alternate member to serve on panels that handle promotions and transfers for blind vendors.

Decisions Expected

• A vote to officially terminate Dane Alani's committee membership following his resignation.
• A vote to select a new committee member to fill the vacant seat.
• A vote to appoint an alternate interview panel member for promotion and transfer proceedings.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Licensed blind vendors in Hawaii who participate in or are affected by the state's blind vendor program.
• Anyone interested in serving on the Hawaii State Committee of Blind Vendors or its interview panels.
• Members of the public who wish to comment — testimony is welcome at the meeting or may be submitted in writing by Monday, September 14, 2026, to bhiga@dhs.hawaii.gov.

The meeting takes place Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at the Ho'opono Auditorium, 1901 Bachelot Street, Honolulu. If you need disability-related accommodations, contact MJ Andres at (808) 586-5283 or mandres@dhs.hawaii.gov as soon as possible.