Hawai'i State Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Council)
Self-Advocacy Advisory Council
Self-advocates have the supports needed to build a statewide self-advocacy network that helps individuals have the life they want through leadership, education, and full participation in the community.
SAAC Purpose
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Maintaining over 200 members statewide and providing funds and staff resources to support the Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council.
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Continuing to hold monthly meetings and train-the-trainer events; “All about My Empowerment”.
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Supporting self-advocates to join community groups and boards, promoting “Nothing About Me Without Me.”
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Supporting the self-advocates to be self-employed by being Feeling Safe Being Safe trainings, teaching public and private agencies, offices, schools on the importance of emergency preparedness.
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Collaborating with the Developmental Disabilities Network Partners to provide leadership training, education, skill building, and assistance in helping self-advocates to develop partnerships with other organizations and advocacy groups that represent a range of diverse cultures and disabilities.
Areas of Emphasis: Quality Assurance; Education and Early Intervention; Health; Employment; Transportation; Recreation; Formal and Informal Employment
SAAC Activities
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Outreach
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Training
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Supporting and Education 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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Informing Policymakers
Meeting Schedule
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Zoom Information:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88107420077
Meeting ID: 881 0742 0077
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February 15, 2024
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March 21, 2024
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April 18, 2024
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May 16, 2024
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June 20, 2024
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July 18, 2024
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August 15, 2024
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September 19, 2024
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October 17, 2024
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November 21, 2024
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December 19, 2024