Notice of Meeting

Disability and Communication Access Board
Annual Planning Meeting

Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Physical Meeting Location:

Kamamalu Building
1010 Richards Street, Room 118
Honolulu, HI 96813

Virtual Location:

Use the meeting link below. If the hyperlink does not work, copy and paste the URL into your web browser.

Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89027245931

Meeting ID: 890 2724 5931

Join by Phone:

Dial 1-646-568-7788 and enter meeting ID: 890 2724 5931

One tap mobile: +12532158782,,89027245931# 

HOW TO TESTIFY:

Written testimony – There is no deadline for submission of testimony, however, to ensure the public as well as Board members are able to review testimony prior to the meeting, we request written testimony be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. one business day prior to the scheduled meeting date and time.

·         To Submit by Email: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov

·         To Submit by U.S. Postal Mail or Hand-Delivery:

Attention: Annual Planning Meeting - Testimony
Disability and Communication Access Board
1010 Richards Street, Room 118
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

·         To Submit via Facsimile: (808) 586-8129

Oral testimony will be accepted via the remote testimony link or in-person at 1010 Richards Street, Room 111A and 111B, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Testimony or comments presented by members of the public during the Board meetings shall be limited to three (3) minutes per agenda item. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable amount of additional time shall be afforded to persons with a communication disability to present testimony or comments, if needed. Any person who needs additional time to present testimony or comments is encouraged to contact the DCAB office in advance of the meeting. This rule shall be placed at the beginning of all Board meeting agendas.

Members of the public may present comment or testimony during Board meetings on each agenda item. Public comment or testimony, if any, shall be presented on each agenda item before the Board deliberates on the item. After all public comment or testimony is presented, the Board shall deliberate on the agenda item without further comment or testimony from the public unless further public comment or testimony is requested by the Board.

HOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATION:

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to disability, contact Cindy Omura or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121 or dcab@doh.hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.

Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.

MEETING MATERIALS AND OTHER INFORMATION:

The agenda and meeting materials for this meeting are available for inspection at DCAB’s office located at 1010 Richards Street, Room 118, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 and on DCAB‘s website at: https://health.hawaii.gov/dcab/dcab-agendas-and-minutes/.

If the remote connection (via Zoom) is lost, the meeting will be recessed for up to thirty (30) minutes to restore communication. If the connection is lost, we will attempt to restart the meeting again with the same link. If the Board is unable to reconvene the meeting because neither audiovisual communication nor audio communication can be reestablished within thirty (30) minutes, the meeting will be automatically terminated.

If you have trouble entering the meeting, please contact Cindy Omura or Scott Castor at (808) 586-8121.

AGENDA

     I.        Call to Order

Review Remote Meeting Procedures

·         This meeting is being recorded.

·         A quorum of Board members is required to be visible on screen.

·         If quorum is not achieved at the beginning of the meeting, the meeting will be cancelled within fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled start time and updates will be made to any posted notices or calendar accordingly.

·         If a Board member leaves the meeting permanently at any time, the Board member shall notify the Chairperson. If this results in a lack of quorum, the meeting will adjourn at that time.

·         If a Board member leaves the meeting temporarily, the Board member shall notify the Chairperson. If this results in a lack of quorum, the Chair shall call a recess. If the Board member does not return within ten (10) minutes, the meeting will be adjourned.

·         Raise hand to speak unless called upon.

·         Identify yourself before speaking however public testifiers may use an alias to maintain anonymity.

    II.        Roll Call

  III.        Statement from Public and Written Testimonies Submitted

  IV.        Nomination and Vote of Slate of Officers for FY 2026-2027 – Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

   V.        Disability and Communication Access Board End of Year Report Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026

A.   Staff Accomplishments relating to the Plan of Action’s Goals and
Objectives FY 2025-2026

1.            Overview and Introduction

2.            Philosophy

3.            Civil Rights and Justice

4.            Facility Access

5.            Communication Access

6.            Education and Training

7.            Community Living

8.            Emergency Preparedness

9.            Transportation and Travel

10.         Parking

11.         Employment

12.         Other Program Issues

13.         Administration

  VI.        Disability and Communication Access Board Proposed Plan of Action for FY 2026-2027

A.   Review of Standing Committees and staff recommendations for the proposed Plan of Action FY 2026-2027

Objectives FY 2026-2027

1.    Overview and Introduction

2.    Philosophy

3.    Civil Rights and Justice

4.    Facility Access

5.    Communication Access

6.    Education and Training

7.    Community Living

8.    Emergency Preparedness

9.    Transportation and Travel

10. Parking

11. Employment

12. Technology Accessibility

13. Administration

B.   Discussion and Vote of Proposed Plan of Action FY 2026-2027  

VII.        Adjournment