What's Being Discussed
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB), part of the Hawaii Department of Health, is holding its Annual Planning Meeting on October 8, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in person at the Kamamalu Building in Honolulu and online via Zoom.
The main topics on the agenda include:

End-of-Year Report for FY 2025–2026: A review of what DCAB staff accomplished over the past year across areas such as civil rights, facility access, communication access, education, community living, emergency preparedness, transportation, parking, and employment.
Proposed Plan of Action for FY 2026–2027: A look at DCAB's goals and objectives for the coming year, including a new focus area on technology accessibility.

Decisions Expected

Election of officers: The Board will nominate and vote on a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for FY 2026–2027.
Approval of the new Plan of Action: The Board will discuss and vote on DCAB's work plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

Who Should Pay Attention

People with disabilities in Hawaii
Advocates and organizations working on disability rights and accessibility
Businesses and government agencies affected by accessibility requirements
Anyone interested in how Hawaii plans and prioritizes disability-related services and policy

The public may testify in person, by Zoom, or in writing. Written testimony is preferred by 9:00 a.m. one business day before the meeting. Those needing accessibility accommodations should contact DCAB at (808) 586-8121 or dcab@doh.hawaii.gov as early as possible.