Committee on People with Disabilities

The Hawaii County Committee on People with Disabilities advises the county administration and council on matters affecting residents with disabilities, including ADA compliance for county facilities, accessible transportation, and inclusive county programs. It reviews county capital projects and programs for accessibility gaps and advocates for policy changes that improve the daily lives of people with disabilities on the Big Island. The committee also serves as a liaison between the disability community and county government.

Big Island residents with disabilities, and families and caregivers who support them, have a direct stake in whether county facilities, sidewalks, parks, and public transit meet accessibility standards. This committee is the primary venue for raising accessibility concerns with county government.