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Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum

3. Review Independent Living Philosophy

4. Public reaffirmation by the Statewide Independent Living Council to the goals of the Independent Living Network

5. Approval of Today's Agenda

6. Approval of Minutes from August 6, 2026

7. Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) Financial Report: quarterly review of SILC finances

8. Center for Independent Living (CIL) Reports

1. Quarterly update from Access to Independence 

2. Quarterly update Aloha Independent Living Hawaii Community Reports

3. Quarterly update on activities from Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

4. Quarterly update on activities from Hawaii Disability Rights Center

5. Quarterly update on activities from State Council on Developmental Disabilities

6. Quarterly update on activities from Citizens for a Fair Americans with Disabilities Act Ride

7. Quarterly update on activities from Disability Communication Access Board

8. Quarterly update on activities from Center on Disability Studies

9. Update on activities from State Rehabilitation Council 

9. Statewide Independent Living Council of Hawaii Quarterly Reports

1. Annual Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) Activities Report: review of SILC activities aligned with the four goals of the Statewide Plan for Independent Living

10. Statewide Independent Living Council Votes:

1. Vote on changes to Policy and Procedures Manual 

1. Section 4, number 4: add "on the State Plan for Independent Living": Proposed amendment adds the phrase "on the State Plan for Independent Living" to the Council member commitment regarding oversight.

1. Current text: "I will fulfill my responsibilities without interfering in day-to-day operations of Centers for Independent Living or SILC staff, while collaborating with fellow Council members to provide appropriate oversight and guidance."

2. Proposed text: "I will fulfill my responsibilities without interfering in day-to-day operations of Centers for Independent Living or SILC staff, while collaborating with fellow Council members to provide appropriate oversight and guidance on the State Plan for Independent Living."

2. Adopt a new Eligible Funds and Investment Policy and Procedures, to be contained within Section 1, establishing which Council funds are eligible for investment, a minimum liquidity requirement, permitted and prohibited investments, insurance and custody requirements, authorization of accounts and transfers, and oversight and reporting requirements.

2. Vote on adoption of the Community Needs Assessment: The survey instrument will be used by the Hawaii Independent Living Network to collect information from people with disabilities, their families, and service providers statewide about unmet needs, service gaps, and priorities for independent living. The data gathered will inform development of the next State Plan for Independent Living.

3. Vote on the Statewide Independent Living Council Executive Committee Slate for Fiscal Year 2027. Proposed slate: Patrick Gartside, Chairperson; Philip Ana, Vice Chairperson; Donald Sakamoto, Secretary; Annette Tashiro, Treasurer; Judy Guajardo, Executive Committee Member At-Large

11. Fiscal Year 2027 Statewide Independent Living Council  Committee Overview and Statewide Independent Living Council  Member Sign-Up for Committees 

1. Executive Committee

2. Nominations Committee

3. Fiscal Committee

4. Advocacy Committee

5. Transportation Committee

6. State Plan for Independent Living Committee

7. Emergency Preparedness Committee

8. Engagement Committee

9. Survey Committee

12. Unfinished Business

1. Update on Dillingham Boulevard Access: pedestrian and sidewalk accessibility along Dillingham Boulevard during and after construction.

13. New Business

1. Updates on upcoming federal election accessibility issues.

2. Update on a possible amendment to the State Plan for Independent Living, as recommended by the State Plan for Independent Living Committee. The proposed amendment would (1) strike Indicator 1.4.3, which provides that Centers for Independent Living will provide resource reports on the availability and services in each zip code, recommended for removal as duplicative of the quarterly reporting already required under Indicator 1.4.4; and (2) amend the Statewide Independent Living Council Resource Plan from the currently approved amount of $101,615.00 to $204,488.00 for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $102,833.00. Informational update only; no action will be taken at this meeting. Council action and public testimony on the proposed amendment are anticipated at a future meeting.

3. Discussion on timing of FY 2027 Statewide Independent Living Council meetings

14. Upcoming Community Events

1. Young at Heart, September 25 and 26, 2026

2. Hawaii Falls Prevention Workshop (Maui), Sep 25, 2026

3. 2nd Annual Communication Access Conference, September 26, 2026

4. National Federation of the Blind State Convention, October 9 and 10, 2026

5. White Cane Walk, October 16, 2026

6. Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living, October 23 - 25, 2026

7. Lana’i Health Fair, November 7, 2026

15. Community Voices: SILC invites members of the disability community, allies, and community stakeholders to share their experiences, challenges, and goals with independent living.

16. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: The public may speak on matters not on this agenda. 

17. Adjournment