Hawaii Client Assistance Program

The Client Assistance Program helps people understand their rights and resolve problems involving vocational rehabilitation and certain independent-living services.

About

The Client Assistance Program, commonly called CAP, is operated through the Hawaii Disability Rights Center. CAP provides advocacy for people with disabilities who are applying for or receiving rehabilitation services provided or funded through Hawaii’s vocational rehabilitation system. CAP may also assist certain individuals receiving independent-living services. The program is independent from Hawaii DVR.

CAP May Help With

  • Problems applying for vocational rehabilitation
  • Questions about eligibility
  • Disagreements about services
  • Communication problems with vocational rehabilitation staff
  • Client and staff conflicts
  • Understanding vocational rehabilitation rights
  • Problems involving certain independent-living services
  • Information about available options when disagreements cannot be resolved

Who They Serve

CAP serves eligible applicants for and recipients of rehabilitation services provided by or funded through Hawaii’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Services to the Blind programs. Eligibility for CAP assistance depends on the issue involved.

Contact Information

Organization: Hawaii Disability Rights Center Address: 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96813 Telephone: 808-949-2922 Toll-Free: 800-882-1057 Email: [email protected] CAP Information: https://hawaiidisabilityrights.org/cap/

Why We Recommend This Resource

Vocational rehabilitation clients sometimes experience disagreements over eligibility, services, communication, or their rehabilitation plans. CAP provides an independent source of information and advocacy for people who need help understanding their rights or resolving problems involving vocational rehabilitation services.
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