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PANAEWA COMPLEX <br />Volunteers with disabilities currently serve Zoo programs. <br />Recruiting for the New Education Specialist Position has been completed. I will be working <br />closely with the new person on ADA awareness, tour training, access issues, and volunteer <br />opportunities for people of all abilities. <br />COMMUNITY <br />I attended the January DRH meeting on beach access improvements for Reeds Bay. Questions <br />regarding improving access at Richardsons were brought up. <br />(Ocean Safety Officers have transferred from parks and recreation to the Fire Department). <br />Created an ad hoc committee on beach access for people with disabilities. <br />Current project goal: Portable beach access mat for wheelchair access to Kahalu’u beach. <br />Research funding sources, create public loan system, and work in collaboration with no-profits <br />organizing inclusive beach events. <br />Collaborated with Oahu’s Assistive Technology Resource Center to provide facilities and <br />publicity for two Camp Cool sessions (Dec and Feb). This computer exploration adventure for <br />children with disabilities, their friends, siblings, and caregivers included teamwork, digital photo <br />scavenger hunts, assistive technology games, creative audio and animation programming. It <br />also involved AT assessments, information for caregivers, and opportunities for parents of <br />children with disabilities to socialize. Three teenage volunteers had a chance to serve their <br />community as “Camp Cool Counselors”. <br />