VA got me off a merry-go-round life and into social work serving other veterans

Read about John Hoots and some of the things about him which make him such a valuable member of our team.

Meet Diane Haar

Read an interview with Diane Haar about why she does what she does for people with disabilities in the Pacific.

Death on the Streets: Homeless Veterans Treated With Honor After They Die

HDLS' John Condello became an ordained minister so that he could provide a funeral for homeless veterans when he was required by the state to claim and bury their unclaimed bodies. 

U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs: The State of VA Services in Hawaii

Read Diane Haar's testimony before the U.S.' Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Hawaii Veterans Say VA Bureaucracy Is Hampering Access To Health Care

Read more about Diane Haar's and others' testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Why A Disabled Man Who Asked For Help Fixing The Sidewalk Instead Got A Violation

Read about HDLS' frustration with access for people with disabilities in Hawaii.

City: People With Disabilities May Visit Parks, Beaches With A Caregiver

Read more about HDLS' frustration with access for people with disabilities in Hawaii.

Assisted treatment law rarely used to help mentally ill in Hawaii

HDLS' Diane Haar brought the first case with the Institute for Human Services (IHS) trying to address the magnitude of the problem of mentally ill individuals in need of help in our streets. 

No Room in Paradise

HDLS' Diane Haar speaks about homelessness and mental illness in this documentary.

Hawaii veteran claims Navy ignored sex assault

HDLS' Diane Haar talks about what can happen when claims are reported.

Longer Wait For Disability Benefits In VA Secretary’s Home State

HDLS' Diane Haar speaks about the long way for VA Disability benefits and how this hurts Hawaii veterans.