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Commission approves draft guidance letter urging ADA access, universal design for new housing
Summary
The Commission approved a draft recommendation letter to the Director of Human Concerns focused on ADA access, universal design, and community readiness for housing for persons with disabilities (6 - 0, 2 absent, 1 vacancy).
County Executive Rowena Dagdag‑Andaya presented a draft guidance letter to be used by the Director of Human Concerns when reviewing new housing developments, including projects such as Laʻakea Village. The guidance emphasizes ADA access, universal design, and community readiness for housing persons with disabilities; Dagdag‑Andaya read the draft letter for the Commission’s reference.
Vice Chair Lehua Chang moved to approve the draft recommendation letter and Commissioner Victor Lesa seconded. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the motion (6 - 0, 2 absent, 1 vacancy). The approved letter will be transmitted to the Director of Human Concerns for use in project reviews.
