Commission on Persons With Disabilities

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


  • Kealoha Laemoa (Molokai) 3/31/2019
  • Kevin Souza (Wailuku) 3/31/2019
  • Sheila Villanueva (Wailuku) 3/31/2020
  • David Courson (Kihei) 3/31/2020 
  • Faraz Azizsoltani (Lahaina) 3/31/2021
  • Cranston Kapoi (Wailuku) 3/31/2021
  • Petrina Castillo (Wailuku) 3/31/2022
  • Ricky Sanches (Lanai) 3/31/2022
  • Kimberly West (Kihei) 3/31/2022

Additional Information


Contact Information


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