State Council on Development Disabilities (Department of Health)
Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee Meeting - October 12, 2026
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What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee is holding its quarterly meeting on October 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Key topics include:
- A report from Chairperson Sierra Whiteside on council activities
- Updates from Executive Administrator Daintry Bartoldus on the council's budget and recent activities
- Status reports from four standing committees:
- Community Supports and Transition
- Public Awareness, Education and Training
- Transportation, Housing and Employment
- Health and Children and Youth
- A review of public notices that may affect people with developmental disabilities
- General announcements and scheduling of the next meeting
Decisions Expected
- Approval of the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes — a routine vote to officially accept the record of the previous meeting
- Discussion of any new business related to public notices affecting individuals with developmental disabilities
Who Should Pay Attention
- People with developmental disabilities and their families or caregivers in Hawaii
- Advocates and nonprofit organizations serving this community
- Anyone interested in state policy on disability services, housing, transportation, employment, or children's health
The public may attend in person at the Princess Victoria Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards Street, Room 111B, Honolulu, or join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 808 586 8166, Passcode: DDC). Written testimony can be submitted by email to hiscdd@doh.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Accommodations for disabilities are available — contact Daintry Bartoldus at (808) 586-8100.
How to Participate
This is a public meeting — all community members are welcome to attend and provide testimony. Meetings are typically held in person and may also be accessible online.