2003-12-05 Committee on People with Disabilities Minutes

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L. Scadden reported that he has been in communication with Troy Kindred, Civil Defense Administrator, regarding emergency preparedness. T. Kindred has expressed concern and interest and is ready to work with MCPD. he needs to set up a meeting with T. Kindred. NEW BUSINESS None. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ISSUES S. Golden made a recommendation that ADAAG be part of the county and state building code. She asked if MCPD was willing to support an effort to incorporate ADAAG into the county building code. MCPD agreed that S. Golden will investigate this issue rather than establish a subcommittee. J. Hartman stated that the process needs to be started by attending every council meeting and convincing the council members to vote on this issue L. Scadden stated that Title II of ADA extends to state and local governments. ItÓs a requirement. He does not know what more people can do but to en to obey the laws. MCPD can ask the Mayor to make a stronger stand with the county and county council to make ADAAG a part of the building code. H much of ADAAG is for safety. E. Mason suggested that the two new members receive copies of the Transition Plan. ANNOUNCEMENTS L. Tobosa announced that Jane Knox, from Sprint, is offering a CapTel Telephone. It works like an amplified telephone, but everything the caller says is displayed in text. The telephone is available to interested participants at no cost. Approximately 25 telephones per month will be given out for four years. The next meeting will be held on Friday, January 2, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in Hilo. Location to be announced. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, _______________________________ JEAN VIERNES, STAFF SECRETARY 7