What's Being Discussed

The Executive Committee of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Hawaii (SILC) is holding a one-hour planning meeting on October 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The meeting can be attended in person in Honolulu or joined online via Zoom. The main topics are:

• Reviewing results of a survey sent to SILC members about their preferred days and times for meetings, and which committees they are interested in joining.
• Discussing proposed monthly meeting dates for the full Council for the fiscal year running October 2026 through September 2027.
• Discussing proposed quarterly meeting dates, times, and locations for FY 2027, including the possibility of holding some meetings on neighbor islands and planning the September 2027 annual meeting.
• Setting a regular Executive Committee meeting schedule for FY 2027.

Decisions Expected

The Executive Committee may take official votes on the following:

• Recommending a monthly meeting schedule to the full Council for approval.
• Recommending a quarterly meeting schedule, including dates and locations, to the full Council for approval.
• Adopting its own regular meeting schedule for the coming fiscal year.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People with disabilities and their families who rely on independent living services in Hawaii.
• SILC members and committee volunteers whose preferred schedules are being considered.
• Residents on neighbor islands, as some quarterly meetings may be held outside of Honolulu.
• Anyone interested in disability rights and independent living policy in Hawaii.

Public comment is welcome. You may speak for up to 3 minutes per agenda item or submit written comments to info@hawaiisilc.org.