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Chair Molder suggested that after the next <br /> <br />meeting when they talk about mental health, <br /> <br />they can discuss hearing issues and autism <br /> <br />and bundle them together in order to do an <br /> <br />awareness campaign (press releases, <br /> <br />newspapers, social media) to let the public <br /> <br />know this committee is back. “Awareness <br /> <br />and education are key elements.” <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Schuffler shared <br /> <br />her participation in “Hele for Autism,” <br /> <br />indicating this was their biggest fundraiser <br /> <br />with increased exhibitor participation. Mayor <br /> <br />Roth has given 3 years of a Mayor’s <br /> <br />Proclamation, and the County Council has <br /> <br />given recognition. Secretary/Treasurer <br /> <br />Schuffler indicated they are doing their best <br /> <br />to have the community recognize that <br /> <br />autistic, hard of hearing, and mental health <br /> <br />individuals have a place and works to get <br /> <br />them into the general workforce. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Public member, Chanel DePonte added that <br /> <br />there are not enough resources for family <br /> <br />support with kids with disabilities. Most <br /> <br />teachers leave it up to the families or to the <br /> <br />professionals. “We need to figure out better <br /> <br />family support.” <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Chair Molder shared an article read that 78% <br /> <br />of autistic families do not take vacations due <br /> <br />to lack of available resources to interact fully. <br /> <br />Maybe the committee could start looking at <br /> <br />having interpreters at events which could <br /> <br />make a difference to the hearing impaired. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Secretary Schuffler reminded the public and <br /> <br />committee that on July 1, 2023 there will be a <br /> <br />sensory friendly family film movie night: <br /> <br />Disney’s Elemental at the Prince Kuhio <br /> <br />Plaza. Persons on the autism spectrum are <br /> <br />admitted free. $14 general admission. <br /> <br />Chair Molder suggested next time this event <br /> <br />could be more inclusive to include anyone <br /> <br />with a disability; gets in for free. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Vice Chair Hiraishi suggested our bigger <br /> <br />goal is to develop quiet rooms where the <br /> <br />norm becomes a “sensory movie.” If you like <br /> <br />it quiet, one is able to rent/reserve a special <br /> <br />quiet room. <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br /> <br />