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r <br /> AGING <br /> COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES <br /> 1. Continue to advise administration on issues facing people with disabilities. <br /> In September,2016, The Committee on People with Disabilities sent a letter to <br /> former Mayor Kenoi regarding improvements to the Paratransit program <br /> through the Mass Transit system. The Committee held their last meeting in <br /> October,2016. <br /> 2. Work with disabilities community to help improve education and public awareness. <br /> The Committee on People with Disabilities met four times from July 1,2016 <br /> through December 31,2016. These meetings are open to the public and have been <br /> well attended. <br /> 3. Continue to improve accessibility of County facilities and programs for people with <br /> disabilities. <br /> Teri Spinola-Campbell, County of Hawaii Equal Opportunity Officer, and Alisa <br /> Mitchner, County of Hawaii ADA Recreation Specialist, reported on efforts by <br /> the County to improve accessibility for person with disabilities including: <br /> • Establishment of the County of Hawaii Hele-On Kako`o (paratransit system) <br /> • Improvements to sidewalk in front of Keaau post office <br /> • Sidewalk improvements on Kino'ole St. <br /> • Improving performance of pool lifts <br /> • Installation of audible pedestrian signal at corner of Kamehameha Ave. & <br /> Manono St. <br /> Six Month Progress Report on Program Objectives for FY 2016-1.7 5 <br />