2011-06-29 Committee on People with Disabilities Minutes

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Teri Spinola-Campbell was to coordinate all County websites to be accessible. R. Schoen explains that the Ad Hoc Committee is trying to coordinate and provide information for the disabled community in this County -- a one-stop resource place where information can be obtained about all of the resources available in the County. P. De Lima comments that we need to have a more inclusive society. We need to network and communicate. P. De Lima started her website to try to start something to get the information out there. 3. Transportation Ad Hoc Committee – Dr. Ron Wagner-Wright/Laura Tobosa – L. Tobosa reports that the committee did not meet because of scheduling. Margaret Dohanas –a person from the community and a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council has volunteered to sit on the Transportation Ad Hoc Committee and loves working on Transportation. Upon Dr. Ron’s return, we can schedule our next meeting. 4. Recreation Ad Hoc Committee – Alisa Mitchener and Wesley Tanigawa. A. Mitchener reports that she and W. Tanigawa combined Recreation and ADA Day together. W. Tanigawa thanked Alan Parker for getting the Proclamation completed and signed by the Mayor. There were about nine participants that were willing to have informational booths. W. Tanigawa is looking at 10 more participants for next year. A. Mitchener further reported that they are having the Mobi Mat Beach Day at Richardsons Beach starting this Friday. It will be available stth every Friday, starting July 1 through September 16 at Richardson’s Beach from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Beach access mats are placed on the sand for people with walkers and wheelchairs to make it to the water. There are also flotation devices for swimming and lifeguards on duty. You will need to bring the support that you need because there is no personal assistance. Beach day will occur in rain or shine unless there is stormy weather. There will also be signs posted on the accessible parking sign in the parking lot if there is beach day or not. Janice Mancini asked whether there was going to have more handicap parking for large vans. A. Mitchner responded, “no” but there is a long term plan in place. P. De Lima inquired about an area for drop off. A. Mitchener will research. As time gets closer to the ADA Day, there will be an AHA Day at the Prince Kuhio Mall. P. De Lima said she received an email and wants to know if the Committee wants to participate. A. Mitchener wants to 2