What's Being Discussed
The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) will hold its first quarterly meeting of the fiscal year on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Major topics include:

New member orientation, including training on Hawaii's open meetings law (the Sunshine Law)
Vocational rehabilitation data — a detailed report on how many people with disabilities are being served statewide and by county, including job placement outcomes and services to students with disabilities
Partner council updates from the Client Assistance Program (CAP) and the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
A recap of a national rehabilitation conference attended in Fall 2026
Updates on training materials, the council's budget for the coming year, and the SRC's public website

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes from August 18, 2026
Selection of standing committee members
Nomination of an SRC Secretary
Review of the council's budget for the upcoming fiscal year

Who Should Pay Attention

People with disabilities who use or are considering vocational rehabilitation services in Hawaii
Disability advocates and service providers working with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Students with disabilities and their families interested in pre-employment transition services
Anyone interested in how state rehabilitation programs are performing

The meeting is open to the public in person at 1901 Bachelot Street, Honolulu, or virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 853 7923 1024, Passcode: 821254). Accommodations including ASL interpretation and CART are available — contact Cheryl Matthews at 808-586-9995 at least five business days in advance.