HB 2443: HIEMA; INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS; EMERGENCY PLANNING; POSITION; APPROPRIATIONS

Integrates the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities.  Establishes a Disability Integration Specialist position, to be located in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, who shall provide programming support for disability community projects that promote accessibility, inclusion, and equity in disaster management.  Appropriates funds.  (CD1)