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MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR EQUAL ACCESS
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
Tuesday. September 18, 2012
12:310 p.m. or shortly thereafter
Mo'lkeha Building, Meeting Room -Lk/21B
4444 Rice Street, Llhue, HI 96766
CALL TO ORDER
INTRODUCTION OF MACFEA MEMBERS AND STAFF
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Regular Open Session Minutes of July 17, 2012
BUSINESS
• Sunshine Law Briefing by Deputy County Attorney Ian Jung
• Communication from Brandon Raines providing an update in regards to
implementing WiFi in County facilities and Internet Bandwidth Upgrades to
accommodate expanded use.
REPORTS
• DC AB report for August and September, 2012
• ADA Coordinator's report
• Updates Announcements
o Update regarding status of accessible bus stops and accessible routes to
all public libraries and schools on Kaua] and what action to remedy those
that are not accessible to be provided at the November 20, 2012 meeting.
NEXT -MEETING
Tuesday. November 20. 2012 - 12:30 p,m- Mo'ikeha Building. Meeting Room 2A/2B
ADJOURN MENT
Cc: Mare Guyot, Deputy County Attorney
PUBLIC COM-MENTS AND TESTIMONY
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prior to the meeting indicating:
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(if applicable);
2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on. and
3. Whether you will be testifying in person or submitting written comments only.
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provide 10 copies of your written testimonv at the meeting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials
received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members
after the meeting is concluded.
The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the
discretion of the chairperson or presiding member.
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MACFEA
Attn: Lard Agoot
Office of Boards and Commissions
4444 Rice Street, Suite 150
Lilme, HI 96766
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Phone: 241-4881 Fax: 241-5127
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contact Linda Neland-Ames at 245-6103 (ViTTY) at least (5) working
days prior to the meeting.
Meeting Minutes — DRAFT
Mayor's Advisory Committee For Equal Access (MACFEA)
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Mo'ikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B
4444 Rice Street, Uhu'e, HI 96766
Members present: Linda Nuland-Ames — Director RSVP, COK; El Doi — Kaua'i
Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC); Rita Manriquez— State Traumatic Brain
Injury Advisory Board (STBIAB); Kathy English — Hawai'i Disability Rights Center;
Roberta Eiben — Consumer; Dr. Lucy Miller— DCAB (Disability and Communication
Access Board) Board Member; Sharry Glass —Advocate, Teacher/Trainer; Betty Bell —
Kaua'i Federation for the Blind; Elena Costales — Consumer, KCIL Volunteer. Also:
John Isobe and Janine Rapozo, HR Taskforce Members and Guest Presenters;
Elizabeth Villasista, Guest.
Staff members also present- Marc Guyot—Deputy County Attorney; Barbara Davis —
Support Clerk; Teresa Tamura, Administrative Aide; Paula Morikami, Administrator;
Beth Tokioka, Interim MACFEA Advisor. Captioner: Dodie Weiss - Caption First.
Members absent or excused: Ana Valdez— Family Advocate; Dawn Cummings— Family
Advocate
Call to Order
Chair Nuland-Ames called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. with 9 members present.
Approval of May 15, 2012 Minutes
Action: Ms. Bell moved to approve the minutes as circulated. Ms. Glass seconded the
motion. Motion carried 9:0
Business
o Presentation from the HR Taskforce on the Implementation of the Human
Resources Department as relates to ADA and the expansion of the ADA
Coordinator position
Communication from Dr. Lucy Miller and Sharry Glass sharing their
recommendations on the requirements for the ADA Coordinator position
Mr. Isobe apologized to the MACFEA Committee members for not discussing the
expansion of the ADA Coordinator position with them earlier. It was simply an oversight
on the part of the Taskforce and not intended to slight the Committee in any way.
Our initial recommendation to the Mayor was to move the ADA coordinator position into
the Department of Personnel Services. When concerns from the MACFEA committee
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were presented to the County Council, the budget was revised to keep the position
within the Office of the Mayor.
The reason the Taskforce made the recommendation to transfer this position to the
Department of Personnel Services was primarily to provide some stability to the
program. Currently the ADA coordinator is a contracted position which must be
renewed annually. When there are changes to the mayoral position, there is a
probability the position could be changed or revised so we were trying to provide some
permanency to that position and give it stability.
The second reason we recommended this position be moved to the Personnel
Department was to ensure that in the recruitment of the position on a permanent basis,
a qualified person would be placed in that position on a long-term basis.
Additionally, with the expansion of the Personnel Department into a Human Resources
Department there will be greater support both clerically as well as professionally for this
position, which now acts as a single position with the Office of the Mayor.
These were the bases for our recommendation.
Ms. Glass questioned why the EEO designation came before the ADA designation as
there is only one other coordinator in Hawaii who also does EEO work. Ms. Glass said
she understood the EEO portion would only be about 10 percent of the job and asked if
that was so the position could be placed under the Personnel Department. In using
civil service guidelines, Ms. Glass was not sure that encompassed the scope of the
ADA position. The ADA coordinator's position extends beyond the County government
and encompasses all the accessibility on our island including any private company that
is open to the public.
Mr. Isobe said they were not putting more importance on the EEO by placing it ahead of
the ADA. The Taskforce was looking at the overall need of the County by having
someone to oversee the needs and regulations as they relate to both ADA and equal
employment opportunities. The civil service process will ensure the position is looked
at on a statewide basis. Typically it will have minimum educational requirements and
basic knowledge but the specific duties will be written up as part of the job description
and not part of the overall recruitment and classification. The recruitment process will
entail an interview of the qualified applicants where specific questions can be raised to
get a sense of the breadth and depth of knowledge.
Ms. Bell said she understood that Ms. Pilkington worked with the entire population of the
County, different unions, private and public employers, and was responsible for working
out solutions in employment practices of the disabled and how they were treated. The
scope of that position is much greater than being attached to Human Relations. You
need someone who really understands the issues and the law and knows when to bring
in the County Attorney; there would not be enough autonomy under Human Relations.
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Mr. Isobe said that the Taskforce did recommend the position be placed in the Human
Resources Department but under the new fiscal year budget, the position remains in the
Office of the Mayor. Mr. Isobe explained to Ms. Bell that the Taskforce did not know
who would be making up the interview committee for that position.
Ms. Glass said it was her perception that the Taskforce did not understand the scope of
the position and she would appreciate it if they could all come together to find a solution
so they do not have to go through this again next year. Under federal law there has to
be an ADA coordinator. The, people who will be interviewing for this position need to
understand the scope of the position. Ms. Pilkington was in the position for 11 years
accumulating knowledge about what is required, dealing with emergency response
situations, emergency shelters, streets and facility access, people frustrated with the
treatment they receive because clerks can't understand them, and certification of
service animals. There is any number of responsibilities required of the person in this
position and they have to have the legislative knowledge to back up their decisions.
Mr. Isobe further explained that the Taskforce was no longer a viable group. They were
responsible to look at the potential of creating, consolidating, and expanding the
Personnel Department into a full-service Human Resource Department and provide that
information to the Mayor, the County Council, and the Civil Service Commission.
Ms. Glass clarified that Janine Rapozo is the acting ADA coordinator and said normally
it is the coordinator who provides the issues for the MACFEA Committee to address at
the meetings. An issue that needs attention is the federal legislation requiring that the
County be internet accessible with the capability to provide remote interpretative
services by September 31 st of this year. Another need is when there is a public event,
especially if it is a County-sponsored event that a deaf interpreter is provided if that is
requested. It is the ADA coordinator's responsibility to make sure that anyone
contracting to use a County facility has made it accessible.
Ms. Rapozo clarified that during the interview process, they will be working as a team
with Beth Tokioka working with MACFEA and Janine handling the responses to
inquiries that come into the ADA coordinator.
Ms. Tokioka explained that someone involved with the 4th of July event received a grant
from our Office of Economic Development and that party put out a flyer that did not have
the auxiliary aid notice. When the County grants monies we let the recipient know it is
their responsibility to provide the notice but sometimes the grantee misses it. On July
Stn we put out a reminder to all County agencies to be sure to include the auxiliary aid
notice whether they are sponsoring the event or partnering with an outside agency. For
the record, Ms. Tokioka read the information from the flyer that was sent out. When the
County co-sponsors or has any affiliation with an event or activity open to the public, we
inform the event planner of their obligation to provide access to people with disabilities,
which first and foremost requires an auxiliary aid notice on all modes of advertising for
the event whether it is flyers, programs, agendas, announcements, newspaper articles,
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radio and so on. Janine Rapozo's name and phone number was included as a contact
person in this information.
Ms. Glass said she understood that the proposed salary was about 20 to 25% less than
what the salary had been for the ADA coordinator. Because this is an administrative
position and needs to have the authority and influence to work with all people and all
County agencies, the salary should be commensurate with the responsibilities rather
than a civil service level salary.
Mr. Isobe said the current posted position is at a salary range of between $59,000 and
$84,000, which is comparable if not higher than the contract position.
Ms. Glass said part of the recommendation they made to the Mayor was this position
needs accessibility for anyone in a wheelchair or with mobility difficulties. It also needs
to be in a confidential environment where people can bring their issues and expect to
have confidentiality.
Mr. Isobe said the Mayor is aware of that concern. The ADA coordinator position is
currently located within the Office of Boards and Commissions where there are two
conference rooms that anyone can use for a private conversation or meeting.
Ms. Glass pointed out that phone conversations were not confidential.
Chair Nuland-Ames thanked Mr. Isobe and Ms. Rapozo for their time and expressed
appreciation to Ms. Glass and Dr. Lucy for their work on the ADA coordinator dialogue
they created.
Reports
o DCAB reports for June and July, 2012
Dr. Lucy reported the legislative bill related to building design for accessibility passed
and it establishes the fee schedule for construction or renovation projects effective
January I of next year. Another bill that passed is related to a special fund and all
monies collected as application fees are to be deposited back into the disability and
communications special fund to defray the cost of administering the program. The new
electric vehicle charging stations must be accessible. If there are three stations, one
must be handicapped accessible.
-- ADA Coordinator's report
In addition to explaining the County's ongoing efforts to ensure notification of auxiliary
aids, Ms. Tokioka wanted the members to know they can also receive all of the
County's news releases. The County's website provides an area where you can sign up
for RSS (Really Simple Syndication), which automatically sends a copy or a link of all
MACFEA- July 17, 2012 Page 4
our press releases. The Office can also provide the URL address to anyone interested
but it is probably easier to just do a search for RSS on our website.
o Updates / Announcements
Ms. Bell said the Newsline for people with poor vision has been funded for the next two
years and signed by the Governor. The Garden Island, the New York Times, and many
other newspapers are part of this system and free to anyone who signs up for its use.
You are given an access code and you can then call and listen to the news. Ms. Bell
also expressed her appreciation for The Kaua'i Bus once again stepping up to
accommodate other meetings by adjusting their time schedule. Ms. Bell extended an
invitation for anyone who is interested in attending the National Federation for the Blind
monthly meeting held on the second Tuesday of the month, 2:00 p.m. in Room 203 of
the State Building.
Ms. Doi said the Developmental Disabilities Council's meeting is on the first Tuesday of
the month in the State Department of Health's conference room at 12:30 p.m. Plans are
still underway for the DD Council's legislative forum which is scheduled for Tuesday,
September 27th from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will have about 30 agencies
participating. Ms. Doi extended an invitation to anyone who is interested in helping to
plan this forum to let her know since there are only four people on the committee.
Ms. Glass requested that the agenda for September include a discussion on the
Sunshine Laws and how they apply to MACFEA. Ms. Glass is interested in learning
how to create subcommittees under the Sunshine Law and what happens to a meeting
when the quorum is lost. Ms. Glass also asked for an update on the status of
accessible bus stops and accessible routes in the vicinity of public libraries and schools.
Chair Nuland-Ames said they could definitely ask for a presentation from someone with
knowledge of the current Sunshine Laws because there have been recent changes.
Ms. Davis said they would work with the Attorney's Office to schedule someone to
present and discuss the Sunshine Laws with the membership.
Ms. Costales announced that Kathy English will be the speaker at the HCIL Kauai self-
advocacy group meeting on July 24th. Also scheduled is a fitness program on July 19
and July 31 for anyone who is interested.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Chair Nuland-Ames adjourned the meeting at 1:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Barbara Davis, Staff Support
Approved as circulated Approved as amended
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MACTEAConinriuee Members 9/'l0\2
Update from Brandon Raines
&s discussed dminathe ktay 1-01 2MACFCA meeting, D has initiated projects to addresmtho
underlying infrastructure required to provide additional Internet access at our County
facilities. These projects include providing and implcmcotiuglnt��Iet
tu accommodate expanded use.
WiFi in Countv Facilities
• The County initiated uproject /o make WiFiavai\a6)oiu selected County nucctiugromrns
and facilities. This will provide secure. wireless access to our iotcruol network for
approved County cop)oyceo/dodceu, us well aobtcmd-ouly access for the public oou
muomaeJ6°uio.
• Procurement for olI required deliverables has been completed,and implementation ia
underway.
• The initial pilot rollout will include 10 locations spread across the Civic Center Complex,
Convention Hall, Historic County Budding,uod Civil Defense. Ad6dioua1WiFi
locations will be considered in the future following successful completion of the pilot.
• The current pilot schedule calls for rollout io the October 2Ol2boz frame,
Internet Bandwidth Upgrades
• TbeCountv initiated a project w increase their Internet bandwidth iu order tmbetter
accommodate the grovvingdmnnon6 for on-line services, This will provide approximately
5 times more bandwidth than iuuurrcodyavailable.
• Agreements have been completed, and implementation is being scheduled.
• The additional bandwidth will support our existing County computer users as well as new
uucm utilizing the newly implemented VYiFi capabilities noted above.
• 'The current plan iaoo complete the bdumc service upgrade in the QoWbcr20l2
dmc6ame.
The infrastructure upgrades above will act oythe foundation for introducing future technologies
involving network and Internet access n/ various County facilities, The County's AI)/\office
will lead the way oo additional work and research efforts required todcreouioet6zbcatwuy
forward regarding specific solutions(e.g. bx,VKD, |Tvvill support those efforts by providing
technical assistance as needed in terms of procuring and implementing hardwarei oobvvarc
components, Ultimately.there oer6o to 6caclear interpretation of the imp(Twcotv'Fimi Century
Communications and Video Accessibility Act u[ZO|0)and how the County plans 1naddress
it, With this. lT can support our efforts ou the technology side.
Brandon Raines
lT Manager, County ofKuoa`i
4444 Rice Street
Lihu^e, Bl 96766
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DISABILITY AND COM.NMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD
•Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
919 Ala Moana Boulevard,Roorn 101
Ph,(808)586-81.11 (V,,TDD) •Fax(808)586-1029
August 2012
Report from the Disability and Communication Access Board for
City and County of Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island Mayors Committees
Maui, Kauai, and Big Island Developmental Disabilities Committees
Disability Rights Hawaii Big Island
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
State Independent Living Council
Submitted by Francine Wai, Executive Director
I. DCABs Bills Signed by Governor
Governor Abercrombie signed HB 2553, HD2, SD2, Relating to Building Design for
Persons with Disabilities on July 10, 2012 as Act 277. It requires DCAB to charge
fees to defray expenses of reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with
state and federal laws relating to accessibility and also establishes a fee schedule
which would take effect on January 1, 2013,
Senate Bill 2813, SDI, HD1, CD1, Relating to the Disability and Communication
Access Board Special Fund, Act 272 was also signed on the same day. This bill
clarifies that all monies collected as application fees or fees for continuing education
units shall be deposited into DCAB's special fund and that the monies in the fund
shall be used to defray costs of administering Chapter 348F, Hawaii Revised
Statutes.
If you would like a Summary of all the disability-related bills that were passed by the
Legislature and signed by the Governor, please contact DCAB. The list will be
posted on the DCAB web site at www,hawaii.qov/health/dcab/.
2. DCAB Completes Plan of Action for FY 2012-2013
The DCAB Board approved a Plan of Action for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2012 to June 30, 2013, The Plan identifies the goals and objectives of DCAB in the
area of civil rights, facility access, communication access, education and training,
community living, parking, transportation, employment, and others.
One of the major activities for this upcoming year is to implement the fee schedule
for the Facility Access Unit's §103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes, review process. In
addition, DCAB will be revising its administrative rules in the area of accessible
design in order to implement the fee schedule.
in the area of Communication Access, DCAB will be implementing its Continuing
Education (CEU) program for Hawaii Quality Assurance System 'Interpreters, as
approved in our administrative rules. In addition, DCAB intends to complete three
(3) videos in American Sign Language to assist individuals who are deaf or hard of
hearing understand their rights in the area of communication access.
In the area of Parking, DCAB will be continue to implement the placard renewal by
mail program while improving the accuracy of information in our database through an
aggressive death retrieval program. In addition, DCAB will turn its attention to public
education and outreach in the design and enforcement of accessible parking stalls.
DCAB plans to again introduce a bill at the legislature to obtain more secure funding
for the parking program.
In the area of ADA Coordination, DCAB will be focusing on updating its resources,
particularly the Programs and Services Manual, Reasonable Accommodation
Manual, and ADA fact sheets on our web site. DCAB is also pursuing a new
Governor's Directive on the ADA.
DCAB will enter its twenty eighth (288) year of operating the Special Parent
Information Network (SPIN) in cooperation with the Department of Education.
In other areas, DCAB will augment its technical assistance in accessible
transportation services(ground, air, and rail), including the Air Carrier Access Act.
DCAB also plans to spearhead updating the Interagency Action Plan for the
Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities an Special Health Needs and
continue its efforts to ensure that emergency preparedness efforts statewide include
persons with disabilities.
The DCAB Plan of Action is posted on the DCAB web site at
www.hawaii.gov/health/deab/.
For more information, contact Francine Wai at francine.wai@doh.hawaii.gov.
3. Register for the Accessible Recreation Facilities: A Series of Design Seminars,
September 24-25, 2012
Just a reminder about DCABs seminar on the new 2010 Standards for recreation
facilities to be held on September 24 and 25, 2012 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition
Hall, Hawaii Suites. Registration is FREE. Bill Botten, Accessibility Specialist with
the U.S, Access Board will be discussing topics including play areas, exercise
equipment, team seating, assembly areas, press boxes, swimming pools and spas,
golf courses, fishing piers, and recreational boating facilities. A session will also
focus on the proposed Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility Guidelines. For more
information, contact Mona Hi at mona.higal2doh.hawaii.go or Laurie Palenske at
laurie.Palen skey,@doh.hawaii go .
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Don't forget to sign up for DCAB's four(4) E-Bulletins
For the Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities E-News,
contact debbra.Jackson gdoh.halivaii.go
For the Facility Access E-Bulletin, contact laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.go
For the Communication Access E-Bulletin, contact kristine.pagano @doh.haAgLgov
For the SPIN Bulletin, contact jqq-_tateishif@dohh�awaii.joy
REVISED
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DISABILITY AND COMIVIUNICATION ACCESS BOARD
919 Ala Moana Boulevard,Room 101 •flonotulu.I lawaii 96814
Ph.(808)586-8 12 1 (VITDD)-Fax(SOS)x+86-5129
September 2012
Report from the Disability and Communication Access Board for
City and County,of Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island Mayors Committees
Maui, Kauai, and Big Island Developmental Disabilities Committees
Disability Rights Hawaii Big Island ,
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
State Independent Living Council
Submitted by Francine Wai, Executive Director
ALERT: The building where DCAB is located will be temporarily closed for electrical
and other repairs. The tentative dates are September 1-9, 2012, but the shutdown
may be extended another week. Please be patient if you try to reach us and we are not
available. Although our calls will be forwarded, we will not have an answering machine.
Please continue to email us, however, as we will be retrieving our email remotely.
Thank you.
1 LAST ANNOUNCEMENT! Register for the Accessible Recreation Facilities: A
Series of Design Seminars, September 24-25, 2012
Just a reminder about DCAB's seminar on the new 2010 ADA Standards for
recreation facilities to be held on September 24 and 25, 2012 at the Neal S.
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, Hawaii Suites. The speaker/trainer will be Bill Botten,
Accessibility Specialist with the U.S. Access Board.
The topics to be covered are:
September 24, 2012:
8:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Sports Facilities, Exercise Equipment, Team Seating,
Assembly Areas and Press Boxes
10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Play Areas
1:30 p.m. —4:00 p.m. Swimming Pools and Spas, Dressing and Locker
Rooms
September 25, 2012:
8-30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. Golf Courses, Miniature Golf Facilities
10:30 a.m. — 12-00 p.m. Fishing Piers, Recreational Boating Facilities
1:30 p.m. —4:00 p.m. Proposed Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility
Guidelines
You may register for all or just some of the sessions. A flyer and registration
form can be found on the DCAB web site. Although the seminars are FREE, you
must register and attendance is limited to one hundred fifty(150) per session.
For more information, contact Mona Higa at mona.higal"@doh.hawaii.gov or
Laurie Palenske at laurie.palenske�r doh.hawaEgov.
2. State Reasonable Accommodation Manual Completed
DCAB has updated the State Reasonable Accommodation Manual for
employees and managers within the State government system. The changes
were made as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.
The Manual can be found at
www,.hawaii.gov/health/adacoordination/sohramanuaI/index.htm. For more
information, contact Debbie Jackson at debbrajackson Cmdoh.hawaii.gov.
3. Accessible EV Charging Stations
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now becoming more prominent on
Hawaii's landscape. Although the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG) does not have specifications unique to EV chargers, the
ADA still requires equal access to the chargers as a service. There are
provisions of ADAAG (such as controls and operating mechanisms, accessible
routes, etc.) that are still applicable to EV chargers. DCAB worked with the
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT)to
develop recommended guidelines for the installation of accessible EV charging
stations in private and commercial facilities. These recommendations were
included in DBEDT's new booklet providing guidance to EV businesses and EV
owners on the installation and use of the chargers in Hawaii. These are only
recommendations in the private sector; however, DCAB is reviewing these
installations under§103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes as a requirement for EV
charging stations that are installed on state and county property. DCAB reminds
everyone that although the recommendations call for accessible design so as to
be usable by individuals with disabilities who own EVs, the parking stalls are not
to be signed and reserved for persons with disabilities (as are other accessible
parking stalls) because they are to be used by anyone with an EV. For more
information, contact Curtis Motoyama at curtis.motoyama doh.hawaii.qov.
4. New County of Kauai ADA Coordinator
The County of Kauai has selected a new EEO/ADA Coordinator, Linda Nuland-
Ames. Linda was recently the project director for the Kauai RSVP Program and
chair of the Mayor's Advisory Committee for Equal Access. She can be reached
by phone at (808) 241-6203 (v/tty) or via email at mayorsada@kauai.gov.
5. 'Recent DCAB Trainings
DCAB staff conducted the following ADA and customer service trainings
recently:
- An overview of the requirements of the new 2010 AD standards in three
(3) workshops on Maui, Big Island, and Oahu for the staff of the respective
Counties (Mona Higa),
- An overview of the new recreation guidelines in the 2010 AD in three (3)
workshops on Maui, Big Island, and Oahu for the staff of the respective
Counties (Francine Wai).
- Customer service, disability etiquette, and service animal training for the
Aston Hotels front desk and housekeeping staff(Charlotte Townsend).
- An overview of reasonable accommodation for state department personnel
officers and related human resources staff(Francine Wai).
- Communication access training for the Department of Education special
education students (Kristine Pagano).
- Overview of DCAB for the Hooikaika Peer Mentoring Project (Debbie
Jackson).
If you would like to have a training or a speaking presentation by DCAB staff, please
email your request to dcab&doh.hawaii.qov.
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Don't forget to sign up for DCABs four(4) E-Bulletins,
For the Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities E-News,
contact debbra.iacksonradoh.hawaii.,qo
For the Facility Access E-Bulletin, contact laurie.palenske(d),doh.hawaii.gov
For the Communication Access E-Bulletin, contact kristine.paciano6d doh.hawaii.,qov
For the SPIN Bulletin, contact ian.tateishi(a-)doh.hawaii go