LASH will use the $460,000 technology grant to create a partnership called Technology for Equal Justice. The partnership seeks to improve access to justice for clients in remote areas of Hawaii in three ways. First, it will set up video-capable workstations on remote islands, which will enable clients to have face-to-face interviews with legal aid attorneys. Second, a multi-function web site will help clients locate self-help materials, volunteer lawyers, translators, and service agencies. Finally, the partnership will establish a statewide telephone hotline referral system.

"I am excited by LASH’s innovative proposal," said LSC President John McKay. "They are using technology to access a client population that before was unreachable."