ACCESS E-BULLETIN

The results are in!! The survey responses were positively in favor for the annual conference to remain virtual on Zoom.

Conference information will follow for the upcoming June 2025 Disability Access Conference.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Laurie Palenske at laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov or Rodney Kanno, Facility Access Coordinator at rodney.kanno@doh.hawaii.gov.



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The Disability and Communication Access Board is pleased to announce the Basic ADA Virtual Training Sessions 1-4, and HODAAG Training will be presented by DCAB's Facility Access Specialist, Eric Isidro. The Basic ADA Training series is comprised of four sessions focused on the 2010 ADA Accessibility Guidelines for both entry level and seasoned architects, engineers, and facility managers, wanting to brush up on their ADA Accessibility Guidelines foundation.

Please click on the underscored session(s) titles below to register:

• SESSION 1 (Wed., Nov. 6, 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 am)
• Chapter 3: Building Blocks
• Chapter 4: Accessible Routes
• Pending HSW/CEU AIA Credit/Chapter Approval

• SESSION 2 (Wed., Nov. 13, 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 am)
• Chapter 5: General Site and Building Elements
• Chapter 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities
• Pending HSW/CEU AIA Credit/Chapter Approval

• SESSION 3 (Wed., Nov. 20, 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 am)
• Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features
• Chapter 8: Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements
• Pending HSW/CEU AIA Credit/Chapter Approval

• SESSION 4 (Wed., Dec. 4, 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 am)
• Chapter 9: Built-in Elements
• Chapter 10: Recreational Facilities
• Pending HSW/CEU AIA Credit/Chapter Approval

• HODAAG (Wed., Dec.18, 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 am)
• Hawaii Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility Guidelines (HODAAG)
• Pending HSW/CEU AIA Credit/Chapter Approval



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PENDING HSW/CEU AIA CREDIT APPROVAL

No fees required

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Laurie Palenske at laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov or Rodney Kanno, Facility Access Coordinator at rodney.kanno@doh.hawaii.gov.



CHANGES TO PAYMENT BY CHECKS

~ Effective Immediately ~

• Make checks payable to: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Not DCAB)

• At the bottom left of the check in the note/memo section include the name: Disability and Communication Access Board or DCAB

• Print a copy of DCAB's document review invoice request sent via email

• Mail check and copy of the invoice to:

Disability and Communication Access Board

1010 Richards Street, Room 118

Honolulu, HI 96813

Once the payment is received in-house, we will send you an email confirmation.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rodney Kanno, Facility Access Coordinator at rodney.kanno@doh.hawaii.gov.



Monthly Accessibility Online Webinar

ADA National Network and U.S. Access Board

~ Offering 1.5 AIA HSW/CEU Credits ~

(All webinars run 90 minutes)

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~ UPCOMING WEBINAR ~



Medical Diagnostic Equipment Final Rule

September 5, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m. (Hawaii Time)

Speakers: Wendy Marshall, Office of General Counsel; Bobby Stinnette, Office Technical and Information Services

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To register for the webinar, go to:

Upcoming Session

To view past webinars, go to:

Archive Sessions



Fair Housing Accessibility First

Upcoming Trainings

~ Offering Certificates for Self-Reporting ~

(All webinars run 90 minutes)

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Accessible Areas - Parking

September 10, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m. (Hawaii Time)

Reasonable Accommodations

and Reasonable Modifications

September 17, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m. (Hawaii Time)

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To register for the webinar, go to:

Upcoming Training Sessions