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In January 2005, Hawai`i was awarded a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to increase competitive employment outcomes for people with disabilities. The project, called Hire Abilities Hawaii, represents an innovative collaboration among the Department of Human Services (DHS), University of Hawai`i College of Education Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS), the Department of Education (DOE), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Labor (DOL) and its statewide Workforce Development Council.

Economic Stimulus Payments

Economic Stimulus PaymentsSocial Security beneficiaries may be eligible for a cash payment of $300 to $600 if they file a tax return for 2007. Read our Economic Stimulus Payment page for instructions and information about where to find free tax help on each island.

To be eligible, you must have at least $3,000 in qualifying income, which can include social security benefits or earned income.

Culinary Arts Classes

Kahumana Culinary Arts Class

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
MWIC Proposal Update

The latest versions of our Medicaid Work Incentive Coverage proposal is available in our research library: MWIC Proposal v10.0, MWIC Brief v10.0, MWIC Presentation v3.1. This proposed work incentive allows workers to keep their Medicaid coverage as their income rises by paying a premium.

 
Monday, April 28, 2008
Culinary Arts Classes

A Culinary Arts class, featuring kitchen training and benefits counseling, is being held at Kahumana Community Farm with the support of Hire Abilities Hawaii. Space is available, call Sandy Suedel at 697-1202 for more information.

 
Monday, March 10, 2008
Economic Stimulus Payments

Social Security beneficiaries may be eligible for a cash payment of $300 to $600 if they file a tax return for 2007. Read our Economic Stimulus Payment page for instructions.

 

Events and Activities

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Join CDS at NamiWalks 2008

Nami Walks Team Link

Help CDS raise money for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, by participating in NAMI's annual walk-a-thon.
Date: August 2, 2008
Location: Honolulu Hale Circle

 
Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities

This year's Pac Rim Conference will feature an Employment topic area focused on building an inclusive and innovative workforce.

Date: April 14-15, 2008
Venue: Sheraton Waikiki
Registration: pacrim.hawaii.edu