THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

Senator Gordon Trimble

Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki

A G E N D A

The purpose of this public meeting is to develop a comprehensive public policy to strengthen support for family caregivers who provide unpaid, informal assistance to persons sixty and older with physical or cognitive disabilities. The joint legislative committee shall consider providing support in categories including but not limited to: coordinated services and policies; training and education; respite services; financial incentives; and balancing work and caregiving.

As stated in Act 285, the following agencies and groups have been invited to participate: Hawaii State Department of Health, Hawaii State Department of Human Services, Hawaii State Department of Taxation, the University of Hawaii, the Executive Office on Aging, and the elderly, disability, business, and faith-based communities. The public is invited to attend.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6130.