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State disability officials brief commission on Smart911, AFN coordinator and other bills
Summary
Representatives from the Hawai‘i State Council on Developmental Disabilities updated the Commission on pending measures and programs including Smart911, an Access and Functional Needs coordinator at HI‑EMA, adult changing tables, the Medicaid Buy‑In Program, and Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFH); staff offered to coordinate participation in a March advocacy event.
Che Silvert (Legislative and Community Liaison) and Savannah Peskin (Maui Program Specialist) presented a legislative update to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities covering multiple statewide initiatives.
Officials discussed Smart911, the proposed statewide Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Coordinator position at the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI‑EMA), adult changing tables, the Medicaid Buy‑In Program, and Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFH). Commissioners asked about HIPAA compliance and county participation in Smart911; Ms. Peskin said registration is statewide but use by first responders varies by county and offered to share details ahead of the March “Day at the Capitol” advocacy event. Commissioners also discussed following up on the Commission’s prior recommendation for a County AFN Coordinator position and possible correspondence to the Mayor and Emergency Management Administrator.
