Governance & Board

Our Board of Directors is composed of a who’s who in disabled advocacy, legal experts, and community service leaders.

Board of Directors

  • Mary Pat Waterhouse, President
  • Jennifer Grant, Vice President
  • Amanda Kelly, Secretary
  • Bud Bowles, Treasurer
  • Pauline Arellano, PAIMI Chair
  • Pauline Arrellano, Director
  • Stacey Kracher, Director
  • Poka Laenui, Director
  • Ann Lemke, Director
  • Marion Poirier, Director
  • Cov Ratcliffe, Director
  • Che Silvert, Director

Board Service

The HCRD Board of Directors elects new members at its annual meeting each year. Terms are 3 years and begin January 1. The Board seeks broad community representation and those with skills relevant to governing a non-profit corporation. A majority of the HDRC directors must be people with disabilities, their families, or their advocates.

If you are interested in serving on the HDRC board, please complete the Board of Directors Application.

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Leadership & Staff Overview

CARING PROFESSIONALS

Learn more about the experienced leaders and disabled advocates who guide the Hawaii Disability Resource Center’s efforts to serve our community.
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PAIMI Advisory Council

WISDOM AND COMPASSION

Meet our dedicated council of PAIMI (Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness) directors.
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Board of Directors Application

Board Service

The Board of Directors elects new members at its annual meeting each year.

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What We Do

PROTECTING HAWAII'S DISABLED PEOPLE

We leverage state and federal programs to protect some of Hawaii’s most vulnerable citizens.
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Who We Serve

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Our services educate and support those living with disabilities, as well as their friends, family, and caregivers.
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Services

FIGHTING FOR YOUR RIGHTS

The Hawaii Disability Rights Center is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System for all of Hawaii’s residents with disabilities.
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Programs & Services

HELP IS OUT THERE

You have the right to freedom from discrimination when obtaining services and accessing programs to which you are legally qualified.
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Cases

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Our casework includes issues related to abuse and neglect, community integration, education, employment, housing, and individual justice.
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Issues

ADVOCATING FOR YOU

Nobody understands the challenges (physical, legal and social) of living with a disability in Hawaii than HDRC.
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Contact Us

Phone iconPHONE
Phone/Fax: (808) 949-2922
Toll Free: (800) 882-1057
Location iconADDRESS
1001 Bishop St, Ste 1110
Honolulu, HI 96813
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