Advocacy and Social Services Resources

Access to Independence
As an independent living center serving all of Oahu, Access to Independence offers services to people with all disability types, of all ages and cultures (Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Japanese, Chinese, Koreans, Filipinos and more).  Their staff represents the community they serve and are from a diverse background as well.  

Comprehensive Service Center
The Comprehensive Service Center (CSC) is funded by the Hawai‘i State Legislature and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation through a contract with the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Center on Disability Studies (CDS).  The CSC offers a variety of educational classes, summer youth programs, and a one-stop referral service for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind.