{"id":6928,"date":"2026-02-05T12:37:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/?page_id=6928"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:09:52","slug":"2023-2024-annual-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coe.hawaii.edu\/cds\/2023-2024-annual-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 – 2024 Annual Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CDS FY2024 Annual Report PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Table of Contents<\/summary>\n
Message from the Director<\/a>
About the Center on Disability Studies<\/a>
2023-2024 CDS Report Card<\/a>
Goals<\/a>
Emphasis 1: Education and Early Intervention<\/a>
Emphasis 2: Employment\u200b<\/a>
Emphasis 3: Community Living\u200b<\/a>
CDS Project List FY24\u200b<\/a><\/pre>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
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Message from the Director<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Aloha k\u0101kou,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is with heartfelt appreciation that I share this annual report on behalf of the Center onDisability Studies (CDS) at the University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa. The 2024 fiscal year was atestament to the strength, dedication, and innovation of our team and partners as weworked to promote equity, inclusion, and wellbeing across Hawai\u02bbi and the Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want to begin by recognizing and expressing my deep gratitude to Dr. Lauren Lum Ho, who served as Interim Director from August 2023 to March 2024, and to Dr. Maya Matheis, who served as Associate Director during FY 2024. Their steadfast leadership, particularly in response to the devastating Maui wildfires, was nothing short of extraordinary. Collaborating with state agencies and community partners, they led rapid, compassionate, and impactful efforts to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families during a time of crisis. Their leadership strengthened our values in action\u2014responsiveness, community solidarity, and culturally grounded support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout the year, CDS advanced its mission across our core areas: education and early intervention, employment, and community living. We launched and expanded programs that supported Native Hawaiian students, fostered inclusive STEM pathways, enhanced postsecondary access, and built leadership in health equity. Our Wellness Matters initiatives, Pacific Rim International Conference, and evidence-based trainings empowered thousands and reflected our holistic approach to disability, culture, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CDS operated on $16 million in grants and contracts, delivered nearly 150 training activities to over 6,000 participants, and published meaningful research that uplifts underserved voices and lived experience. Our team continued to model innovation through inclusive practices, interdisciplinary training, and impactful collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I extend my deepest mahalo to our faculty, staff, community partners, funders, and most importantly, the individuals and families we serve. Each of you plays a vital role in shaping a future where everyone can thrive with dignity, purpose, and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With aloha and gratitude,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Kiriko Takahashi\nInterim Director, Center on Disability Studies\nUniversity of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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About the Center on Disability Studies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n