Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone/Fax: (808) 949-2922
Toll Free: (800) 882-1057
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.
Learn more about HDRC
Donate TodayLeadership & 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.PAIMI Advisory Council
WISDOM AND COMPASSION
Meet our dedicated council of PAIMI (Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness) directors.Board of Directors Application
Board Service
The Board of Directors elects new members at its annual meeting each year.
What We Do
PROTECTING HAWAII'S DISABLED PEOPLE
We leverage state and federal programs to protect some of Hawaii’s most vulnerable citizens.Who We Serve
CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Our services educate and support those living with disabilities, as well as their friends, family, and caregivers.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.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.Cases
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Our casework includes issues related to abuse and neglect, community integration, education, employment, housing, and individual justice.Issues
ADVOCATING FOR YOU
Nobody understands the challenges (physical, legal and social) of living with a disability in Hawaii than HDRC.Contact Us
1001 Bishop St, Ste 1110
Honolulu, HI 96813
[email protected]