Disability services in Hawaii
229 Confirmed Profiles and 3,802 Registry Listings across 14 counties, plus organizations that serve the whole country.
Search by area in Hawaii
Intellectual and Developmental
Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and ADHD.
732listings, 155 Confirmed ProfilesMental and Behavioral Health
Mental illness, PTSD and trauma, substance use, and eating disorders.
2,279listings, 121 Confirmed ProfilesPhysical and Mobility
Spinal cord injury, amputation and limb loss, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, and speech and language.
1,258listings, 97 Confirmed ProfilesSensory
Blind and low vision, Deaf and hard of hearing, and DeafBlind.
575listings, 100 Confirmed ProfilesNeurological and Chronic Health
Brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, MS, ALS, Parkinson's, dementia, and medically complex needs.
918listings, 97 Confirmed ProfilesVeterans and Military Families
VA health, claims and benefits help, veterans service organizations, Vet Centers, housing, jobs, and military family support.
681listings, 126 Confirmed ProfilesEverything in Hawaii, on a map
Every listing in the state by county and ZIP code, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.
4,031listings in allKey statewide contacts
Agencies and networks that serve people with any disability in Hawaii. Each area's Resources and data tab lists the contacts for that area.
Protection and Advocacy (1)
The legal advocacy agency for people with disabilities in your state, set up under federal law. Free help with rights, abuse and neglect, and discrimination.
- Hawaii Disability Rights CenterHonolulu · (808) 949-2922 · Website
Vocational Rehabilitation (1)
The state agency that helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job.
Assistive Technology Act program (1)
Try, borrow, or get help paying for assistive technology, from communication devices to mobility equipment.
Centers for Independent Living (2)
Run by and for people with disabilities: peer support, skills training, advocacy, and help moving from an institution to the community.
- Access to IndependenceHonolulu · (808) 369-9521 · Website
- Aloha Independent Living HawaiiPearl City · (808) 339-7297 · Website
Statewide Independent Living Council (1)
Plans and monitors independent living services across the state.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (1)
One place to start for long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities.
Area Agencies on Aging (4)
Local agencies that connect older adults and caregivers to in-home services, meals, and support.
Parent Training and Information Centers (1)
Free help for families of children with disabilities, including special education rights and IEPs.
Services by county in Hawaii
Each county page shows what serves that county, your local intake offices, and Confirmed Profiles based there. Numbers are listings that serve the county.
How to get services in Hawaii
Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Many programs have a waiting list, so apply early.
Start here Hawaii Med-QUEST · Hawaii Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division
Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (800) 316-8005 · Your nearest Med-QUEST eligibility office
No. Hawaii uses its own disability rules, so people who get SSI should still apply for Med-QUEST.
Aged, Blind and Disabled Medicaid covers people who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability. The Medically Needy Spenddown program helps people with income over the limit who have high medical bills.
For children: None found. Hawaii does not list a TEFRA or Katie Beckett option; children with disabilities apply through regular Med-QUEST or the DDD I/DD Waiver.
If you work: None found. Hawaii does not list a Medicaid buy-in for working people with disabilities.
Steps
- Apply online at medical.mybenefits.hawaii.gov, or call 1-800-316-8005.
- If you have a disability, also send forms DHS 1100B, DHS 1127 and DHS 1128.
- If you need long-term care, include the long-term care forms listed on the Med-QUEST website.
- Answer any requests from Med-QUEST.
- When approved, pick a QUEST Integration health plan from your enrollment packet.
Have these ready
- Photo ID
- Social Security numbers
- Proof of income
- Proof of assets
- Medical records about the disability
Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism
HCB Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD Waiver) No waiting list
Children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability who are found eligible for DDD services, qualify for Medicaid, and meet ICF/IID level of care.
Start with: Your DDD Eligibility/Intake office · (808) 733-1689 · Website (opens in a new tab)
Hawaii reported no I/DD waiting list in the 2026 KFF survey.
Apply for Medicaid first.
Steps
- Call your island's DDD Eligibility/Intake office.
- Complete the DDD intake and eligibility process.
- Apply for Med-QUEST if you do not have it.
- If eligible for DDD and Medicaid, go through the I/DD Waiver admission process.
- Work with your DDD case manager to make your plan.
Have these ready
- Proof of the disability (psychological, medical or school records)
- Med-QUEST card or application
- Photo ID
Hawaii DDD Eligibility/Intake offices
All 7 offices
About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers in the Atlas
QUEST Integration No waiting list
Most Hawaii Medicaid members, including people who are aged, blind or have a disability. Long-term services are available to members who need that level of care.
Start with: Med-QUEST Division · (800) 316-8005 · Website (opens in a new tab)
People who qualify for Med-QUEST are enrolled in a plan; no waiting list is listed.
Medicaid and this program are applied for together.
Steps
- Apply online at medical.mybenefits.hawaii.gov, or call 1-800-316-8005.
- Include the disability or long-term care forms if they apply to you.
- When approved, choose a QUEST Integration health plan from your enrollment packet.
- Ask your health plan for a long-term services assessment if you need help at home.
Have these ready
- Photo ID
- Social Security number
- Proof of income and assets
- Medical records
Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers in the Atlas
Rules change. Check with the agency before you rely on this. Checked October 2026.
How Hawaii pays for services
Hawaii ranks 46 of 51 on Medicaid waiver funding for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See its spending, waiting list, every named program, service rates, and its vocational rehabilitation agency.
How Hawaii is graded
Rank 40 of 51 on State of Support
ConnectIDD's report card for services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Access to servicesC
- Community livingC-
- Family supportC-
- Real workF
- Direct support workforceC+
- Quality of lifeD-
- State investmentC-
- TransparencyC+
A map for every stage of your family's journey in Hawaii
Eight stages most families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities pass through, from the first diagnosis to planning for the years ahead. Each stage shows what to do now, what to start planning, and the services to look for nearby, with a free printable guide.