What's Being Discussed

Approval of meeting minutes from the previous board meeting held on September 24, 2026.
Hiring a new Executive Director for the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB). A special subgroup called a Permitted Interaction Group studied this issue and prepared a report with recommendations. The full board will review and discuss that report.
Public testimony will be heard at the start of the meeting and specifically before the board discusses the Executive Director hiring item.

Decisions Expected

The board will take a final vote on who to hire as DCAB's Executive Director, based on the recommendations presented by the Permitted Interaction Group.
The board will vote to formally approve the minutes from the September 24, 2026 meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

People with disabilities in Hawaii — DCAB is the state board responsible for improving accessibility and communication access for people with disabilities, so its leadership directly affects disability-related services statewide.
Disability advocates and organizations — The selection of a new Executive Director may shape the board's future priorities and direction.
Members of the general public who wish to comment on either agenda item before the board votes.

The meeting takes place on October 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You can attend in person at 1010 Richards Street, Rooms 111A and 111B, Honolulu, or join online via Zoom (ID: 823 3369 7454). Accommodations for people with disabilities are available — contact Joyy Young or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121 or dcab@doh.hawaii.gov.