On December 18, 2012, Governor Abercrombie signed Administrative Directive 12-06 which summarizes and repeals previous Administrative Directives related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Governor’s Directive designates the Disability and Communication Access Board as the State agency responsible for coordination of ADA activities among the Executive branches of State Government. A list of ADA Coordinators/contacts assigned within the various departments or agencies can be accessed by clicking here: “State and County Coordinators”, or on the right navigation bar of this page.

The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008 was signed into law on September 25, 2008.  It went into effect on January 1, 2009 with final regulations  issued on March 25, 2011. Information about the ADAAA is available on the EEOC web site which can be accessed by clicking here: “Federal ADA Agencies”, or on the right navigation bar  of this page.

On September 15, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued final regulations on Title II and III of the ADA. The portion relating to access to services of state and county government went into effect on March 15, 2011. A link to the rules can be accessed by clicking here: “Federal ADA Agencies”, or on the right navigation bar of this page.

The information provided here serves as a resource about implementation of the ADA in state and county government in Hawaii.

 

State of Hawaii ADA Resources

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• Governor’s Directive
• Programs and Services Reference Manual for Persons with Disabilities
• State and Local Governments: First Steps Towards Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule I ADA.gov
• ADA Fact Sheets
• ADA Curriculum for State and County Government Entities
• Policy Guidance on Website Accessibility – Comptroller’s Memorandum 2010-28
• Policy Guidance on the Provision of Auxiliary Aids/Services or Accommodations due to Disability at Public Meetings or Events
• Service Animal Flyer
• Service Animal Card 
• Assistance Animal Flyer
• Hawaii Electronic Information Technology Disability Access Standards (PDF) / Act 172, SLH 2022(PDF) (posted 4/4/2025)
• How to Create Accessible Documents [UH Webpage Link] (posted 4/21/2025)