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What does KOKUA stand for?
Kahi O Ka Ulu ‘Ana (The place of growing)
When was KOKUA established?
1966 (prior to section 504 and ADA)
Where is the KOKUA Program located?
QLC for Student Services (2600 campus rd. room 013)
List one of two phone numbers you can call to contact KOKUA
(808) 956-7511
(808) 956-7612
UHM provides counseling and mental health therapy related services to students in need. Where is the Counseling and Student Development Center office located?
QLC 312 (third floor)
Call only: (808) 956-7927
What are the three steps to get started with KOKUA?
1. Visit our website and fill out the student info form to schedule an intake appointment.
2. Meet with one of our counselors.
3. Sign a Service agreement form
True or False: The KOKUA Program promotes the equal education of students with disabilities as well as encouraging self-reliance, resourcefulness and responsibility for their growth and development.
TRUE
Who is eligible to register with KOKUA?
UH students with permanent documented disabilities who voluntarily disclose their disability status
Does KOKUA charge for their services?
NO, Services through KOKUA are free and confidential
Manoa Advising Center (MAC) provides general academic advising appointment, typically for exploratory/unclassified students. Where is their office located and how can you schedule an appointment?
Office: QLC 101
Schedule appointments through STAR GPS
Name two important things to note about disability documentation in relations to KOKUA
Documentation process is individualized; It helps KOKUA understand the connection with the disability and the requested service/accommodation
Are KOKUA students still expected to follow respective policies, procedures and the University Student Conduct Code?
YES
Students of which class standing are eligible to receive services?
Undergrad, graduate, and professional students with documented disabilities are eligible.
Are students with psychiatric disabilities eligible for KOKUA?
YES
If you are a Veteran Student in need of services, which office would be best to contact?
Office of Veteran Student Services at QLC 310
uhmva@hawaii.edu
(808) 956-2192
Do you need to renew KOKUA services?
YES, all services are semester specific and must be renewed at the beginning of each term
What is the significance of the intake appointment?
It allows KOKUA to understand the connection between the reported disability and the requested access service(s)
What are some examples of provided access services?
Letters to faculty
Exam accommodation
Notetaking
Alt Format Production
Priority Registration
ASL interpreting
Mobility/ Lab/Library assistance
Adapted Furniture
Housing accommodations
Who can you contact regarding general housing/dorm related questions?
Student Housing Services (Frear Hall)
uhmsh@hawaii.edu
(808) 956-8177
What is KOKUA’s third philosophy of service?
To foster faculty, administrative and staff receptivity, flexibility, and objectivity in their interactions with the students.
When is it ideal to reach out to KOKUA to schedule an intake appointment?
Prior to start of your first semester OR ASAP
Where can you find KOKUA on instagram?
@uhmkokua
What is the KOKUA program's email?
kokua@hawaii.edu
If you are a student parent attending UH Manoa, which QLC office can you contact for questions and guidance?
QLC 211
gotkids@hawaii.edu
(808) 956-8059