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HI SR1
Resolution
Status
1/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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AI Summary
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Office of Enterprise Technology Services requested to review existing and emerging telecommunications equipment, services, and policies for accessibility and usability by individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or with speech disabilities
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Review to be conducted in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission and the Disability and Communication Access Board
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Approximately 110,000 Hawaii residents are deaf or have a hearing or speech disability according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Center for Health Statistics data
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Report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation due to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session convening
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Certified copies to be transmitted to the Governor, Chief Information Officer, Public Utilities Commission Chair, Director of Health, and Disability and Communication Access Board Chair
Legislative Description
Urging Various State Entities To Review And Update Their Telecommunication Equipment, Services, And Policies And Identify Areas Of Improvement In Accessibility And Usability For Individuals Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Or Have A Speech Disability.
Deaf and Blind Task Force
Last Action
Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/28/2018