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

Agendas & Minutes

View available agendas and minutes for the Commission on Persons with Disabilities meetings.
  

Members

• Robert Carroll 3/31/2025 Hana
• John Copeland 3/31/2025 Wailuku
• Faraz Azizsoltani 3/31/2021 Lahaina
• Petrina Castillo 3/31/2022 Wailuku
• Cranston Kapoi 3/31/2021 Wailuku
• Joseph D'Alessandro 3/31/2024 Wailuku
• Ricky Sanches 3/31/2022 Lanai
• Evalina "Nani" Watanabe 3/31/2024 Wailuku
• Kimberly West 3/31/2022 Kihei

Additional Information

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

Contact Information

Supporting Department: Department of Housing and Human Concerns
Phone: (808) 270-7805
Secondary Contact, Office of the Mayor: (808) 270-7855