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Introduction to Public Accomodations and Accessibility

 

The ADA defines a public accommodation as "a private entity that owns, operates, leases, or leases to, a place of public accommodation". Restaurants, hotels, doctors' offices, retail stores, museums, libraries, parks and private schools are examples of public accommodations. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, certain accessibility issues must be addressed in these settings. For questions and answers concerning accessibility issues, visit: www.eeoc.gov/facts/adaqa2.html

 

In the United States, people with disabilities are the largest minority. It is clear that work needs to continue to eliminate the physical and attitudinal barriers that keep people with disabilities from having access to programs, services and technology. Community-based programs can make a strong statement about the importance of planning and providing accessibility to enable people with disabilities to fully participate in their communities. For information on what you can do to make your community-based program more accessible, visit: www.ataccess.org/resources/acaw/startingpoints.html.

 

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that all public entities ensure that they are accessible by conducting a self evaluation of its programs, policies and procedures. Having an understanding of accessibility standards and guidelines are necessary in order to conduct such an evaluation.

 

 
 

  

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Kauai Seniors Celebrate Healthy Aging!

The Agency on Elderly Affairs, in collaboration with its partners, is "Working Together for a Strong, Healthy Kauai".  Two programs being implemented to help seniors improve their health are the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) and the EnhanceFitness physical activity program. See photos of the Healthy Aging Partnership and seniors in the EnhanceFitness program.  Learn more about the EnhanceFitness class schedule.

RSVP Sponsors Local Book Drive

The Kauai RSVP program, sponsored by the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs, is accepting donations of books to be provided to Kauai's preschool and early elementary school age children.  In partnership with the Dept of Education Motheread/Fatheread and Story Exploring projects,  donations of books (see booklist) are being accepted through the month of September.  This project is being held in honor of 9/11 Day of Service and is part of a statewide Senior Corps book drive.  For more information, call RSVP at 241-4479. 

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Clinics are scheduled throughout the state.  This years' flu shot will also help protect again the H1N1 virus in addition to two other strains.

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The Elderhood Project: Kūpuna Education Center

The Kūpuna Education Center provides a wealth of information to assist caregivers to adapting to the needs of Kūpuna in Hawaii.

 

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