Draft Annual Report to the Mayor

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o U?lize social media pla?orms, local radio, newspapers, and community newsle?ers to highlight the commi?ee’s work and how residents with disabili?es can engage with the MCPD. 2. Increase Access to Commi?ee Mee?ngs: o The Mayor’s Oﬃce can take steps to be?er publicize MCPD mee?ngs by using the county’s oﬃcial channels, including its website and social media pla?orms. o Encourage community organiza?ons, disability advocacy groups, and local media to disseminate mee?ng informa?on to ensure broad community par?cipa?on, local university and community colleges. 3. Mayor’s Par?cipa?on in 2025 Mee?ngs: o To demonstrate leadership and commitment to the disabled community, the Mayor will a?end at least two MCPD mee?ngs in 2025. This will provide an opportunity for direct dialogue between the Mayor, commi?ee members, and the broader community. Progress in Hawaii County - Narcan Preven?on is ge?ng be?er. Narcan is more available, and trainings island wide have been taking place. - County Housing grants have been successful in enabling more treatment providers to open new facili?es for our residents with substance use disorders. This is a great thing. - Star?ng the process of upda?ng Emergency Response Plans for disabiled community. - Communica?on Card Project Support: Councilmembers Jenn Kagiwada and Sue Lee Loy have pledged funding for a project to create wallet cards for people with disabili?es to facilitate be?er communica?on with ﬁrst responders. Public Tes?mony from 2024 Mee?ngs January 5, 2024 Mee?ng:  Toby Hazel requested ADA accommoda?ons for beach access in Hilo.  Hannah Hedrick expressed concerns about accessibility at Richardson Beach Park and the Hilo Medical Center bus stop, and praised the by-laws commi?ee report.  Claudia Rohr discussed challenges with accessing PDF content and links on the County’s website, and raised ques?ons about Robert’s Rules of Order.  Tiare DelaCruz shared issues with an interpreter provided via iPad at a doctor's oﬃce and advocated for increasing the minimum wage. March 15, 2024 Mee?ng:  Toby Hazel tes?ﬁed on female-speciﬁc disorders, expressed concerns about the homeless female disabled popula?on, and sought be?er communica?on with commi?ee members.  Deputy Corpora?on Counsel, Suzanna Tiapula explained that personal email addresses of commi?ee members cannot be provided, but future mee?ngs could include member introduc?ons.