Hawaii Resources

General Resources

• Hawaii Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) (808-643-2372)
  • The ADRC helps older adults, individuals with disabilities and family caregivers find options for long-term supports and services available to them. It is run by the Area Agency on Aging on each island and it’s meant to provide a one-stop shop for information about aging.
• Aloha United Way GET HELP (877-275-6569 toll-free | 2-1-1)
  • Aloha United Way is a statewide community information and referral service. It provides an online search and also a stateside telephone hotline to help people find food, shelter, financial assistance, elder care, disability services and more.
• ADA.GOV
  • The ADA will have a plethora of information related to disability laws, senior laws, up to date disability news and much more!
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Phone: (808) 586-4993 
  • Website: http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/vocationalrehab/ 
  • Director: Maureen Bates

Health Resources

• Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program
  • 808-586-7299 (Oahu) | 888-875-9229 toll-free (neighbor islands)
  • SHIP provides free health insurance information and counseling to people with Medicare. Trained volunteers can answer questions about Medicare parts A, B, C and D.

Transportation Resources

• TheHandi-Van – City and County of Honolulu (808-538-0033 )
  • TheHandi-Van is a public transit service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the city’s bus service, The Bus. Eligibility Center
• Catholic Charities Hawaii (808-521-4357)
  • The program offers Oahu transportation/van service for elders to and from group dining sites, shopping, medical appointments, entitlement agencies and excursions.
• Project Dana (808-945-3736)
  • Volunteer drivers on Oahu provide transportation for medical appointments.
• Maui Economic Opportunity Transportation Services (MEO) (808-877-7651)
  • MEO provides low-cost, specialized transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities.
• Kauai County Bus and Paratransit (808-246-8110)
  • Kauai Bus operates a local public bus transportation service. Paratransit services are available for qualified individuals.
• Hawaii County Hele-On Kako’o Paratransit Service (808-961-8343)
  • A public transportation service available for people unable to use fixed-route bus service.

Specific Audience Resources

• American Diabetes Association Hawaii (808-947-5979)
  • The association provides resources about all types of diabetes as well as information for caregivers and others affected indirectly by the disease.
• Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (ATRC)
  • 808-532-7112 (Oahu) 800-645-3007 toll-free (neighbor islands)
  • ATRC connects people with disabilities, including those related to aging, to technology resources and training that can enable independence and participation in all aspects of community life.
• VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (808-566-8384)
  • A variety of services and programs to help veterans and veteran caregivers. Contact the Hawaii Caregiver Support Coordinator.

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