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MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES Monday, July 17, 2023 5. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMS Request for future agenda items. 6. COORDINATING ACCESS FOR INTERPRETERS TO INCLUDE DEMOGRAPHICS AND TRAINING Corporation Counsel, Suzanna Tiapula shared that the concern at the last meeting was that there are limited interpreter resources in the deaf community. What the committee has asked of our two interpreters, was that an individual be invited to present today about the resources we have. As an indicia of the lack of resources, the third interpreter is busy today, and not available to present at this meeting. This highlights the issue that the committee was trying to identify. Corporation Counsel, Suzanna Tiapula asked if we could invite our Agency on Disabilities to assist with the demographics for Deaf Interpretation. EO Officer/ADA Coordinator, Ryan Caday agreed to assist. Corporation Counsel, Suzanna Tiapula suggested adding this topic on the agenda for the next meeting, and if the government agency, interpreters, and the deaf leadership would be able to come back to speak about this issue. Vice Chair, Michelle Hiraishi shared that there are only three interpreter's on - island, for public use for 200,000 people. We will have more information forthcoming regarding this topic. The committee members will ask our interpreters to come to the next meeting and will put it on the agenda. 7. RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION Secretary, Sandra Schuffler suggested Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism, and Global Transition Services. Committee Member, Christen Zulli suggested Female -Specific disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Perinatal, Perimenopause, Menopause, Postpartum, and Postpartum Mental Health Issues. Committee Member, Tiffany Dela Cruz suggested Global Transition, and businesses and government agencies being compliant in their hiring and service practices. Corporation Counsel, Suzanna Tiapula suggested that Hawaii County Departments can be invited to speak at the committee meetings on topics such as disability access, as long as it is listed on the agenda. Public Member, Hannah Hedrick suggested outreach beyond Hilo, reaching out to County Council Members, and caregiver burnout. Vice Chair, Michelle Hiraishi suggested resource fairs, and to include County Council Members. E