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<br />May 7, 2026 <br />years, including mobility and housing for people with disabilities, universal <br />design for new developments, and establishing resource centers. <br /> Areas lacking in the plan include disability-inclusive emergency <br />evacuation planning. <br /> The committee discussed how to advocate for stronger disability priorities <br />before final adoption. <br /> <br /> Emergency Management: <br /> Testimony described failures in past evacuations for people with <br />disabilities. Members discussed how HB 1997 (which would have funded <br />evacuation plans) did not pass, but HB2443 (establishing a disability <br />integration specialist at HIEMA) was enacted. <br /> The need to ensure rural and neighbor island needs are addressed in <br />emergency planning was emphasized. <br /> <br />ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />a. Next Meeting: <br />Monday, June 1, 2026 <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Chair Kaycie Lynn Parks adjourned the meeting at 12:29 p.m. <br />3 <br /> <br />