Mission, Vision & Values
Guiding principles that drive our commitment to families and children with disabilities
Our Mission
To enhance educational, work and life opportunities for children and youth with or at risk of disabilities by empowering them and their families through screening, identification, information, training, and mentoring, and by public outreach and advocacy.
Our Vision
Individuals have choice and access to educational, work and life opportunities to be successful regardless of their disabilities.
Core Values
- Advocating for the Rights of Children with Disabilities
- Putting Families First
- Creating Partnerships
- Improving Communication
- Implementing Best-Practices & Innovation
- Ensuring Accountability
Parent Training & Information Center
Through a contract with the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), LDAH has operated and served as The Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the State of Hawai'i since 1990. As the PTI, LDAH provides education and training to parents, children, professionals and community members.
The majority of Parent Center staff and board are parents of children with disabilities, bringing personal experience and expertise when working with families.
The Team Behind LDAH
Dedicated professionals and volunteers committed to supporting families
Our Team
Meet the dedicated staff members who work directly with families every day to provide support, training, and advocacy services.
View Team →Board of Directors
Our volunteer board provides leadership and governance to ensure LDAH fulfills its mission to serve Hawai'i's families.
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