Public Awareness, Education, & Training Committee
The Public Awareness, Education, & Training Committee addresses activities in the State Plan in service of the following goal:
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families educate their communities about intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Purpose
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Creating public awareness campaign to promote Developmental Disabilities and Disability Employment Awareness month, as well as developmental disabilities related issues and concerns with legislators during yearly Day at the Capitol Event.
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Educating business and community members about what developmental disabilities are.
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Facilitating a working group to improve the intake process for Developmental Disabilities Division and develop informational fact sheets for the public about services for all individuals with I/DD.
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Encouraging self-advocates to support initiatives that are important to their communities, such as putting in crosswalk signals.
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Updating our websites for the Council and SAAC, including current agendas, minutes, and calendars.
Areas of emphasis
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Education and early intervention
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Child care
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Health
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Housing
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Transportation
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Formal and informal community supports
Activities
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Training
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Supporting and educating communities
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Interagency collaboration and coordination
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Coordination with related councils
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Committees and programs
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Colaition development and citizen participation
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Informing policymakers
Meeting Schedule
Time
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location (in-person option)
Princess Victoria Kamamalu Building, Room 122, 1010 Richards Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Zoom (virtual option)
Link: https://zoom.us/j/94849691164
Meeting ID: 948 4969 1164
Passcode: dd4nhH
Dates
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August 12, 2026
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October 14, 2026
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December 9, 2026
Past dates (2026)
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February 11, 2026
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April 8, 2026
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June 10, 2026 (cancelled)
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July 1, 2026
