The November 6, 2025 SILC monthly meeting packet contains the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from the prior October 2 meeting, reflecting active committee work on policies, the SPIL, surveys, advocacy, and disaster/transportation issues.
Meeting Documents
- 11.6.25 SILC Meeting Agenda for Statewide Independent Living Council November Meeting
Agenda for the November 6, 2025 hybrid meeting (9-11am), led by Philip Ana with the new officer slate. Items include approval of the October 2 minutes, SILC activities and financial reports, and reports from the Policy and Procedures, SPIL, Survey, and Advocacy committees, plus forum updates. Additional topics cover the Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities, transportation, Honolulu Grants and Aid, and a 'Learning from Each Other' segment by Jodi Asato. It includes standard proof-of-notice, public testimony, meeting procedure, and accommodation language.
- SILC Minutes 10-2-2025 [DRAFT] for Statewide Independent Living Council November Meeting
Comprehensive draft minutes of the October 2, 2025 meeting. Activities were organized around the four SPIL goals, including new officer elections, establishment of Policy/Procedures and Survey committees, and SPIL amendment discussions (redefining CIL service areas, adjusting the resource plan, a proposed community outreach position). Advocacy focused on HART rail construction ADA/Title II violations on Dillingham (documented with photos and referred to the Hawaii Disability Rights Center) and Bill 60 testimony. The meeting recapped the Kauai legislative forum and previewed upcoming DD Council forums across the islands, and featured a council member spotlight by Cat Garell on occupational-therapy-based home modification and fall prevention (POPE model, CDC STEADI, funding programs). It also covered the HART rail opening, State Elections Commission proposals to eliminate mail-in voting, and the NFB convention.
