Empowering Independent Living
Across Hawaii

Ability Resource provides services that support equitable community living for all people with disabilities in Hawaii.

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Our Mission

Promoting self-help, independence, and community integration

We envision a Hawaii where everyone with disabilities has equitable access to community living and the services they need, without barriers. Ability Resource is dedicated to reducing those barriers and supporting independent living across the islands.

Our Services

Comprehensive independent living support

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Skills Training

Building the practical skills needed for independent living, from daily living to navigating community resources.

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Support Groups

Community groups including Maui Deaf Friends and Maui Wheelers, offered in partnership with the Maui County Office on Aging.

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Employment Support

Helping individuals with disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment in their communities.

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Transition Services

Transportation training and transition support for students, including partnerships with the Department of Education.

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Community Connections

Connecting individuals to local resources, services, and opportunities through our comprehensive resource guide.

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Self-Advocacy

Empowering individuals to advocate for their rights and navigate systems that affect their daily lives.

About Ability Resource

A Center for Independent Living serving Hawaii

Who We Are

Ability Resource is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) dedicated to serving people with disabilities throughout Hawaii. We operate with a core belief that all people deserve equitable access to community living, regardless of ability.

Our Approach

We are consumer-driven and community-based. Our programs are designed by and for people with disabilities, ensuring that the services we provide are relevant, respectful, and responsive to the real needs of our community.

Serving Maui

Through our Maui office, we provide localized independent living services, support groups, transition services, and employment support to residents across Maui County.

Our Vision

Everyone with disabilities in Hawaii should have access to the services they need without barriers. We work every day to make that vision a reality.

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Location

Serving communities across
the State of Hawaii