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RESOLUTION NO. 522 26
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT
AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FULL LIFE FOR THE
ABLED HAWAI`I ARTISTS ART IMMERSION EXHIBITION.
WHEREAS, Full Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to empower
people with developmental disabilities to achieve and enjoy self -determined lives, supporting
lifelong belonging and fulfillment within the Hawaii Island community; and
WHEREAS, Full Life is requesting funds for a sound system and tent, chair, and table
rentals, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, and promoting the interests
of culture and the arts and the needs of the poor, youth, the aged, and those with physical or
emotional disabilities; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that, in
accordance with section 2-139(a)(2)(C) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as
amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 3 are hereby transferred to the
Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Full Life for the expenses and purposes
identified in "Exhibit A," a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, in the following amount as set forth below:
FUND: General
AMOUNT OF
APPROPRIATION: $1,975
OUT AND FROM:
1010-11-10191 Clerk-CouncilSVC— Contingency Relief $1,975
CREDITED TO:
1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $1,975
Public Programs
530115 Misc. Contract Services
(Full Life — Abled Hawaii Artists Art Immersion
Exhibition)
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Director of Liquor Control and Director of Finance, and that the Director of
Finance is hereby authorized to make the necessary transfers in accordance with the terms of this
resolution.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`i, this 22nd day of Apri 1 , 2026
INTRODUCED BY:
C UNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawaii GALIMBA X
HUSTACE X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA X
County of Hawai`i on April 22, 2026
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS X
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Reference: C-829/Council
C { HAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 522 26
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Project Information
* 44. Project Title EXHIBIT A
Abled Hawaii Artists Art Immersion Exhibition
45. Project Start Date
07/01/2026
46. Project End Date
08/02/2026
47. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and
implemented.
South Hilo
48. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
Relief Funds.
Council District 3
*49. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
This exhibition, the largest celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Hawaii, will be curated in collaboration
with Abled Hawaii Artists (AHA) and feature artists with physical and/or cognitive disabilities from across the islands.
For 18 years, AHA has empowered more than 20,000 people by advancing access, recognition, and income for
disabled artists. This juried exhibition will present established artists alongside emerging artists mentored by AHA for
professional exhibition. The show will be open statewide and will include portraiture exploring disability journeys —
spotlighting both contemporary artists and historical figures with disabilities. The Wailoa Center will be transformed
into 10 immersive bays, alternating between curated displays and interactive installations that offer sensory
experiences that reflect specific disabilities. Planned elements include tactile works for blind and low -vision audiences,
vibration -based pieces for deaf and hard -of -hearing communities, calming low -light spaces for sensory -sensitive
visitors, wheelchair -accessible installations, and explorations of mental health and psychiatric disabilities. Curatorial
guidance from Halena Kapuni-Reynolds and community partners will support specialized committees for each area.
This initiative advances Hawaii Island's Renaissance of Inclusion movement, grounded in the belief that art must be
accessible to and reflective of every body and mind. Throughout July, programming will extend beyond the gallery
through collaborative art days, nonprofit resource booths, the 19th Annual Art Festival, a "Walk and Talk" dialogue
with a historical slideshow, and demonstrations of adaptive techniques. The final week will spotlight Queer Disabled
Artists. With nearly one in five adults in Hawaii living with a disability, this exhibition celebrates inclusion, creativity,
and opportunity —supporting disabled artists in building sustainable, visible, and thriving careers.
*50. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
To empower people with developmental disabilities to achieve and enjoy self -determined lives, supporting lifelong
belonging and fulfillment within the Hawai'i Island community.
* 51. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
Full Life serves as the project's 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, providing financial oversight, grant compliance, and
administrative accountability to ensure funds are managed in alignment with charitable standards. The project is
curated and implemented by Abled Hawaii Artists (AHA), whose 18-year history of inclusive exhibitions, mentorship,
and disability -centered arts programming forms the foundation of this initiative. AHA leads artist outreach, selection,
exhibition design, accessibility integration, public programming, and evaluation. Through this partnership, Full Life
ensures fiduciary stewardship, while AHA advances its mission to expand access, recognition, and income for artists
with disabilities statewide.
* 52. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
District 3 - CRF Budget Form.xlsx
Public Purpose of Requested Funds
Per §2-138 of the HawaPi County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the
proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
53. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the
interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund
request:
Culture and the arts
Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities
54. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these
funds.
Contingency Relief Funds will be expended prior to July 2026 to support preparation and setup necessary to achieve
these outcomes. Funds will produce measurable access, participation, and economic outcomes aligned with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Access Outcomes: Produce 100+ Braille and large -print programs to ensure equitable
access to exhibitions. Provide 40 hours of American Sign Language interpretation (4 key events x 5 hours x 2
interpreters) to guarantee full participation for deaf attendees. Design and implement 6+ accessible exhibition bays at
the Wailoa Center, each incorporating disability -responsive design elements (tactile, vibration -based, low -sensory,
wheelchair -accessible, and mental health -informed environments).
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