Hawaii (Chapter in Development)
Chapter in Development
Interested in getting involved in the redevelopment of the Hawaii chapter?
Contact:
Christa Rainwater, Director of Member and Chapter Engagement
301-279-0060
Christa@apse.org
Region
Pacific Northwest
Policy & Advocacy
State Employment First Efforts:
- HB1787 HD2 SD2 CD1 Employment First Legislation (2022 – enacted): Cross-disability Employment First legislation that establishes “employment first” as a policy of the State and counties.
- HB747 HD1 Employment First Legislation (2019 – introduced): Hawaii’s cross-disability Employment First was introduced was introduced but not passed into law.
- Hawaii Governor’s Proclamation (2017): Endorsed Hawaii’s designation as an Employment First State. Does not specify a specific Employment First policy.
- HI Developmental Disabilities Division Statement on Employment First
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