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AGING <br /> COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES <br /> Program Description <br /> The Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities is a volunteer committee appointed <br /> by the Mayor to advise him/her on all matters related to people with disabilities. The <br /> committee's primary function is to review and make recommendations and provide <br /> guidelines to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in the County of <br /> Hawai`i. <br /> Program Objectives <br /> 1. Continue to advise administration on issues facing people with disabilities. <br /> 2. Work with disabilities community to help improve education and public awareness. <br /> 3. Continue to improve accessibility of County facilities and programs for people with <br /> disabilities. <br /> Program Highlights <br /> 1. Held meetings in Hilo, Honoka`a, and Kona. <br /> 2. Communicated all public concerns brought to the committee by people with <br /> disabilities to the Mayor's Office and other departments and agencies. <br /> 3. Monitored volunteer parking enforcement program. <br /> 4. Established Ad Hoc Committees for Employment, Education, Transportation, <br /> Recreation, and ADA Day. <br /> 5. Coordinated successful event in commemoration of ADA Day at Aging & Disability <br /> Resource Center. Recognized Alisa Mitchener for her work with the County's Parks <br /> and Recreation Department to increase inclusion of adults as well as children in <br /> programs <br /> Program Measures <br /> FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 FY 2013-14 <br /> Actual Budget Estimate <br /> Number of Meetings Held 4 4 4 <br /> Program Expenditures <br /> FY 2011-12 FY 2012-13 FY 2013-14 <br /> Actual Budget Request <br /> Operations 2,533.04 3,200 3,200 <br /> Program Total 2,533.04 3,200 3,200 <br /> 10 <br />