Responsibilities

The Commission on Persons with Disabilities assists the County in rendering services to persons with disabilities by performing the following duties:

• Reviews County policies and practices to determine their impact on persons with disabilities
• Recommends use of monies received from federal and state governments designated for programs and improved accessibility for persons with disabilities
• Recommends changes to policies and practices that do not meet the requirements of federal, state, or county law
• Reviews County program and facility access to determine their impact on persons with disabilities and recommends changes and additions to ensure full availability of services to persons with disabilities
• Promotes housing, employment, transportation and other activities which address the needs of persons with disabilities
• Educates providers of community services and other members of the community concerning non-discriminatory practices and laws regarding persons with disabilities

Mission:

To make recommendations to the Mayor, the Council & county officials for policies, programs & systemic changes that maximize independence & community integration for Maui County residents with disabilities & promote compliance with the American Disabilities Act.

Vision:

Promote and enhance equality of life for Maui County residents with disabilities through advocacy & education by working with our community, elected & other county officials who have the ability to make change.

Agendas, Minutes, & Documents
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Media

• View Previous Meetings - Video
• In the News - Print, Web &, Social Media

Members

• Evalina "Nani" Watanabe (Wailuku) 3/31/2024
• Rainey Dock Matthews (Wailuku) 3/31/2024
• Beverly Stanich (Wailuku) 3/31/2025
• Andrea Rodgers (Paia) 3/31/2025
• Susan Lussier (Kahului) 3/31/2026
• Sarah M. Collins (Kihei) 3/31/2026
• Mahina Hanneman-Gago (Makawao) 3/31/2027
• Melissa Johnson (Makawao) 3/31/2027
• David Tallant III (Wailuku) 3/31/2027

Additional Information

• Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Commission on Persons with Disabilities
• Maui County Code Title 2 Chapter 2.32