2003-09-05 Committee on People with Disabilities Minutes

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ThereÓs a big push to get some type of funding to fund DCAB and programs in the Legislature. DCAB is fighting hard to get some type of central funds or permanent funding so they are not at the mercy of the Legislature every year. Sergeant R. Apele suggested that interested volunteers contact him at 961-2305. The volunteers will be contacted during the recruitment period. L. Tobosa asked what the biggest cost of the program is, and the cost per year. Sergeant R. Apele replied that there are two large costs for the program. One is reimbursement for mileage, but the biggest cost is the administrative cost for running the program. There was a study done which was presented to the Mayor and A. Levin awhile ago on manpower cost. He offered to obtain the information and forward it to MCPD. B. UPDATE FROM DCAB Î C. FLEMING/N.OLESEN A. Levin reviewed a report submitted by C. Townsend, DCAB. J. Souza mentioned that many people who are deaf are complaining about a requirement that they have a special outside mirror on the side of the car. Deaf people object to this because itÓs a requirement for them and it should be equal for everyone. A. Levin offered to follow up on this issue and suggested that J. Souza raise this concern with Sergeant R. Apele. C. ADA COORDINATORÓS REPORT A. Levin reported that at the last meeting Mr. Hanato raised a concern about his son who has a disability. Unfortunately, Mr. HanatoÓs son passed away recently. A. Levin sent a condolence letter. The Kona MayorÓs Office now has proper signage on its restrooms. A. Levin asked B. Whitney to verify the appropriateness of the signage when she attends the Kona Mayor's Committee meeting. B. Whitney said she will be on the mainland for the next Kona meeting. Perhaps L. Scadden could review the Kona signage instead. D. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT Î A. MITCHENER A. Mitchener reported on the following: 1. Served 45 children with disabilities this summer. Accommodations and parent support were provided. Field trips were the highlight for most of the kids. The lunch program was an excellent service. Five children attended with Skills Trainers compared to previous years. 1999 Î served 12 children with disabilities 2000 Î served 26 children with disabilities 2002 Î served 28 children with disabilities, 1 attended with an with the help of a public health nurse 2003 Î served 45 children with disabilities, 5 attended with an 5