HCOA Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 4-year Plan

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Advisory Councils The Mayor of Hawai'i County and HCOA have established several advisory councils, the Committee on Aging and the Committee on People with Disabilities. The Committee on Aging serves as an advisory council to advise HCOA on the development and administration of the area plan, conduct public hearings, represent the interests of older persons, and receive and comment on all community policies, programs, and actions which affect older persons of Hawai'i County. The Committee on Aging is a mandated function by the Older Americans Act and a requirement for this plan to be approved and funding to be released. HCOA also spearheads the Mayors' Committee on People with Disabilities which purpose is to advise the Mayor on all matters related to persons with disabilities. As its' primary goal, the committee reviews and recommends actions and provides guidelines to improve the quality of life for all people with disabilities. This is a new function for HCOA and attributes to the goal of having a fully functioning ADRC which also provides information, assistance, and referral services to people with disabilities who are looking for long-term services and supports. As its' primary goal, the committee reviews and recommends actions and provides guidelines to improve the quality of life for all people with disabilities. Committee on Aging Members Talking Story After Their Monthly Meeting Committee on Disability Members Smile for a Photo 9