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Disability & Communication
Access Board (DCAB) A body of Governor appointed volunteers, including persons with disabilities and their family members, who advocate and promote the full integration, equal access, and quality of life for persons with disabilities. DCAB administers the state parking program for persons with disabilities, tests sign language interpreters, reviews blueprints of state and county construction projects and is the state government ADA coordinator. Child & Adolescent Mental
Health Division (CAMHD) The Division provides case management services to children and youth ages 3-20 with complex emotional and behavioral problems. Case management and clinical supports is provided by the Family Guidance Centers (FGCs) and clinical treatment for youth with complex emotional and behavioral problems is provided through CAMHD's contracted service providers. Youth may be referred either as a related service to their IEP, or if eligible for QUEST, through direct application to their local FGC under the Support for Behavioral and Emotional Development (SEBD) program. More information can be found on the web. Developmental Disabilities
Division Provides case management, individual service planning, monitoring and coordinating, and assistance in obtaining services for children and adults with developmental disabilities who reside in the community. Children with Special Health
Care Needs Provides access to medical treatment for persons 0-21 years of age with chronically disabling conditions, depending on financial eligibility. Early Intervention Section Provides assessment, planning and implementation of services statewide to support the development of infant and toddlers with special needs from birth to 3. Provides consultation, instruction and direct services to parents and caregivers to increase their knowledge and ability to support their child's development in their natural environment. Also offers parents training and information and referral services. Hawaii Early InterventionCoordinating Council (HEICC) A body of stakeholders established under IDEA to advise the Department of Health regarding policies and the provision of services to infants and toddlers with disabilities or who are at risk of disabilities and their families. Meetings are held quarterly. Call for more information. Public Health Nursing Branch Provides quality management services regarding students with disabilities as specified in their IEP; provides free direct and indirect nursing and health care services to families with a disabled family member. State Council on
Developmental Disabilities A body of Governor appointed self-advocates, family members, consumers, and public and private agency representatives that plans, coordinates, evaluates, monitors, and advocates on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Activities include developing and implementing a 5-year State Plan, educating and informing the public and policy makers about developmental disabilities, policy development and implementation, and fostering interagency collaboration and coordination. |