2011-10-19 Committee on People with Disabilities Minutes

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W. Kita wanted to give credit to Alan because it was his brainchild. The Alisa’sP. De Lima design of the displays is . She designed it for us. A. inquired if Kawika does it for people with disabilities at the DOE. Mitchener felt that they served people no matter from where. A. Mitchener had successful Beach Days at Richardson throughout September. Season is done. Has one more snorkel day at Kahaluu on Friday which will start at 10:30-2:30. They will have the Mobi mats and HEPA camp beach chairs there. This is a collaboration with the University of Nations that provide swim buddies for everyone who enters the water including equipments like fins and snorkels and floatation stuff. The Aquatics Division is joining the Recreation Division and Alisa is being transferred to Richardson’s Ocean Park. NAS Pool is used by schools, Special Ed classes as well as Charter Schools. The purpose of the AT equipment at Aging is to inform patrons and caregivers of assisted technology options that may enhance their daily living. It acts as a catalyst for acquiring services from the agencies at ADRC – Coordinated Services, Independent Living, ARC of Hilo, all the folks that are at ADRC will have access to this equipment to share with those they serve. Part of the pool is to include kupuna and folks living without computers. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: P. De LimaJ. Betlach asked John Betlach what he wanted to talk about. wanted to say that he was so inspired with the committee’s input and that seeing everyone here at the meeting is one of the most inspiring things that has happened to him this year. He wanted to thank each and everyone for being here and helping change the lives of so many people and being involved in so many people’s lives. He mentioned about the things that CDC has that the committee might be interested in and could utilize. J. Betlach wanted to ask for the committee to look into the way the County Building and Planning departments approach people with disabilities to comply with requirements. It appears like there’s not a plan in place, and that it can W. Tanigawa quickly go off into fines and loss of your house. would like more clarification and will speak with John after the meeting . APPROVAL OF MINUTES P. De Lima L. Tobosa asked if there was any Unfinished Business. reminded her that the minutes still need to be approved. She inquired that if there were some corrections, misspelled words and stuff, if the minutes can just be R. Schoen approved with correction. said that could be done. June 29, 2011 minutesP. De Lima – - Do we have a motion? MOTION: L. Tobosa moved to accept the minutes. J. Hook seconded. 4