Disability and Communication Access Board Standing Committee on Transportation Meeting
The Committee discussed Hawaii County paratransit services, including the Hele-On Shared Ride, rural transportation, and paratransit programs, and planned to submit questions to the Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency. The meeting also addressed pedestrian walkway safety concerns related to Honolulu's rail construction on Dillingham Boulevard. Legislative updates included discussions on Senate Bill 2851 regarding deaf individuals, the Federal-Aid Highways 2045 Statewide Long-range Land Transportation Plan, and Act 54 concerning disability travel placards. Additionally, the Committee reviewed various parking-related bills and discussed American Sign Language interpreting services at airports.
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Disability And Communication Access Board Standing Committee On Parking Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed updates regarding the death records crossmatch for disability parking permit retrieval and the status of the survey of disability parking permittees. Key topics included the legislative implications of Act 54 concerning disability travel placards, a review of eligibility criteria for disability parking, and participation in the United Spinal Association's Accessible Parking Working Group. The board also explored the potential for a local 'Accessible Parking Awareness Day' proclamation, the implementation of 'Park with Aloha' public service announcements, and future considerations for requiring access aisles on both sides of accessible spaces.
Jun 4, 2026·Board meeting
Disability and Communication Access Board Standing Committee On Communication Access Meeting
The committee will review and approve revisions to the purpose statement in the Continuing Education Unit Workshop Funding Application Form. Discussion and planning for the 2026 Communication Access Conference will continue, including logistics for venue, fees, and topics. The committee will also review the current fiscal year Plan of Action goals and objectives, and deliberate on staff recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year, including updating the registry of communication access providers, planning a communication access conference, advocating for interpreter training program legislation, and conducting a study on the healthcare communication needs of patients who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind.
Jun 2, 2026·Board meeting
Disability and Communication Access Board Notice of Meeting
The Standing Committee on Facility Access meeting includes an update on construction document review fees and the number of reviews conducted. New business items cover a report on the virtual 2026 Disability Access Conference and a review, discussion, and approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 Plan of Action goals and objectives, specifically focusing on facility access, design requirements, and accessibility standards.
