Standing Committee on Communication Access
Members
Chair, Ann Ito
Ed Chevy
Tamar Lani
Dr. Lucy Miller
Dr. Lawrence Scadden
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Disability andCommunication Access Board919 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 101Honolulu, Hawaii 96814Phone Numbers:Oahu: (808) 586-8121 (V/TTY)
(808) 586-8129 (Fax)
email: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov
Maui: (808) 984-2400 ext. 6-8121Kauai: (808) 274-3141 ext. 6-8121Big Island: (808) 974-4000
ext. 6-8121Molokai and Lanai: 1(800) 468-4644 Visit our Website |
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The Disability and Communication Access Board, Sprint Relay Hawaii, and Pacific ADA Center is proud to announce "The Power and Influence of Accessible Communication" to be held at the Japanese Cultural Center - Manoa Grand Ballroom on March 16, 2011 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The conference is similar to our previous "Communication is Key" conference in November 2003. Eight years ago, the conference showcased the latest in communication tools for people with communication disabilities. Since 2003, technology has drastically changed the lives of people with disabilities allowing for full integration, independence and quality of life.
The March 16th conference will also showcase the latest in communication tools, as well as workshops on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) updates, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, and effective advocacy for people with disabilities.
To view the conference flyer, please view the pdf attachment: The Power and Influence of Accessible Communication Conference Flyer
To register, please complete the attached in pdf format The Power and Influence of Accessible Communication Registration Form and return to the Disability and Communication Access Board.
If you would like to become one of our sponsors or reserve an exhibit booth, or have questions, please contact Kristine Pagano, Communication Access Specialist, by phone/vp (866) 552-3572 or email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov.
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Got a Question?
Q: What is an auxiliary aid or service?
A: Effective March 15, 2011, the U.S. Department of
Justice defines auxiliary aids and services as:
1) Qualified interpreters on-site or through video remote interpreting (VRI)
2) Notetakers
3) Real-time computer-aided transcription services
4) Written materials
5) Exchange of written notes
6) Telephone handset amplifiers
7) Assistive listening devices
8) Telephones compatible with hearing aids
9) Closed caption decoders, open and closed captioning including real-time captioning
10) Voice, text, and video-based telecommunications products and systems, including text telephones (TTYs), videophones, and captioned telephones, or equally effective telecommunications devices
11) Videotext displays
12) Accessible electronic and information technology
13) Or other effective methods of making aurally delivered information available to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
13) Qualified readers
14) Taped texts
15) Audio recordings
16) Brailled materials and displays
17) Screen reader software
18) Magnification software
19) Optical readers
20) Secondary auditory programs (SAP)
21) Large print materials
22) Accessible electronic and information technology
23) Or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals who are blind or have low vision
24) Acquisition or modification of equipment or devices and other similar services and actions.
Got a question, need an answer?
Send in your questions to Kristine Pagano by phone, (866) 552-3572 or email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov.
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Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS)
The Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS) was established in 2000 and offers sign language interpreters who do not hold national certification an opportunity to obtain credentials valid within and recognized by the State of Hawaii. The Disability and Communication Access Board congratulates the following sign language interpreters who recently passed the HQAS.Nora Sanford, Level III Lorraine Suankum, Level III Jennifer Blohm, Level IV Laura Safranski, Level IV The HQAS/HQAS+H is scheduled four (4) times a year. The next two tests are scheduled on:February 7 & 8, 2011
April 11 & 12, 2011
Two or more candidates who live on the neighbor islands may take the HQAS or HQAS+H test on their respective island. For more information, please contact Kristine Pagano, Communication Access Specialist, by phone (866) 552-3572 or email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov.
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Calendar of Events
January - March 2011
January 28: Furlough
DCAB office is closed
February 4: Furlough
DCAB office is closed
February 18: Furlough
DCAB office is closed
February 21: Holiday - President's Day
DCAB office is closed
March 11: Furlough
DCAB office is closed
March 16: The Power and Influence of
Accessible Communication Conference
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Japanese Cultural Center
2454 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
March 18: Furlough
DCAB office is closed
March 23: 2010 ADA Standards Training 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ala Moana Hotel 410 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, HI 96814 For more information, contact Mona Higa or Laurie Palenske at DCAB (808) 586-8121 or email, mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov or laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov March 24: 2010 ADA Standards Training 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ala Moana Hotel 410 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, HI 96814 For more information, contact Mona Higa or Laurie Palenske at DCAB (808) 586-8121 or email, mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov or laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov
March 25: Holiday -
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day
DCAB office is closed
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About the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB)
The mission of the DCAB is to advocate and promote the full integration, independence, equal access, and quality of life for persons with disabilities in society.
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