What's Being Discussed

Approval of meeting minutes from the September 24, 2026 board meeting.
Hiring of a new Executive Director for the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB). The Board will review a report and recommendations from a special subgroup (called a Permitted Interaction Group) that was formed to lead the hiring process.
Public testimony will be heard on agenda items before the Board discusses them.

Decisions Expected

The Board is expected to vote to approve the September 24, 2026 meeting minutes.
The Board will hold a final vote on the hiring recommendations for the DCAB Executive Director — this is a significant staffing decision for the agency.

Who Should Pay Attention

People with disabilities in Hawaii who rely on DCAB for advocacy and services — leadership decisions directly affect the agency's direction.
Disability rights advocates and community organizations interested in who leads DCAB.
Anyone who wants to give public testimony on either agenda item — written testimony is preferred by 9:00 a.m. the business day before the meeting, but can be submitted anytime. Oral testimony is accepted in person or via Zoom.

The meeting runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on October 27, 2026, and can be attended in person at the Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards Street, Honolulu, or online via Zoom. If you need an accommodation, contact Joyy Young or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121 or dcab@doh.hawaii.gov.