STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3434

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, and 673, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

 

G.M. No. 668

ALBERT PEREZ,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 669

CAROLINE CADIRAO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018;

 

G.M. No. 670

BARBARA IOLI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018;

 

G.M. No. 671

MAXINE NAGAMINE,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018;

 

G.M. No. 672

JOANN YUEN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018; and

 

G.M. No. 673

SHAYNE TOKITA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and personal statements submitted by the nominees and finds Albert Perez, Caroline Cadirao, Barbara Ioli, Maxine Nagamine, Joann Yuen, and Shayne Tokita to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

ALBERT PEREZ

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Albert Perez from the Department of Human Services; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; and Network Enterprises, Inc.

 

     Mr. Perez currently serves as the Administrator of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Department of Human Services.  He has also served as a member of the State Council on Mental Health.  With over twenty years of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation as a direct services worker, as well as a leader in various roles at the State's Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Mr. Perez has a well-rounded perspective and understanding of the challenges faced by the community.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Perez has initiated collaborative approaches with the Department of Education and Department of Health to increase employment opportunities and outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Perez's skills, expertise, and knowledge in the area of services needed to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment for individuals with disabilities will be of great benefit to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

CAROLINE CADIRAO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Caroline Cadirao from the Executive Office on Aging, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and The Mestizo Association.

 

     Ms. Cadirao received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

 

     Ms. Cadirao currently serves as Grants Manager for the Executive Office on Aging in the Department of Health.  In this position, Ms. Cadirao is responsible for managing the development and implementation of the systems change through the integration of the Aging and Disability Resource Center.  Additionally, Ms. Cadirao assisted in the development and implementation of demonstration projects such as KUPUNA CARE, the Elder Abuse Response Services (Project Reach), and the Healthy Aging Partnership Empowering Elders.

 

      As a representative from the Executive Office on Aging, Ms. Cadirao will assist the State Council on Developmental Disabilities in bringing together aging and disability networks to increase collaboration among agencies.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Cadirao's understanding of the issues facing older adults, along with her development of the Aging and Disability Resource Center, make her a knowledgeable candidate for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

BARBARA IOLI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Barbara Ioli from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and The Mestizo Association.

 

     Ms. Ioli attended Leeward Community College and received a certificate from Computer Academy.

 

     Ms. Ioli currently serves as the Co-chair for the Education Committee of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, which helps ensure that students with developmental disabilities have quality education outcomes.  Her community service includes volunteering with the Special Education Advisory Council, Special Olympics Hawaii, Leeward Community Children's Council, Hawaii Association of Parents of the Visually Impaired, and Hawaii Down Syndrome Congress.

 

     Ms. Ioli expressed to your Committee that she intends to work toward providing competitive employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Ioli's commitment, background, and involvement with the community will continue to assist the State Council on Developmental Disabilities in its efforts to enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.

 

MAXINE NAGAMINE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Maxine Nagamine from the Developmental Disabilities Division, Department of Health; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; and The Mestizo Association.

 

     Ms. Nagamine received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Administration, Master's degree in Educational Administration, and Bachelor's degree in Secondary Science Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

 

     Currently, Ms. Nagamine serves as State Educational Specialist for the Special Education Section of the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Support.  Ms. Nagamine also has experience as Acting Principal and Vice Principal of Kalani High School.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Nagamine's years of experience in education will enable her to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Nagamine's commitment to principles of self-determination and community integration for individuals with disabilities are valued attributes for service on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

JOANN YUEN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Joann Yuen from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and five individuals.

 

     Dr. Yuen is a graduate of The National Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities of the University of Delaware.  She received a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from the University of Southern California.  Dr. Yuen received a Master of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Colorado.

 

     Dr. Yuen currently serves as Associate Specialist and Associate Director of the Center on Disability Studies and College of Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  She also serves as Team Facilitator and Ambassador for the ACT Early Initiative.

 

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Yuen has assisted the State Council on Developmental Disabilities in its initiatives to enhance cultural competence and self-determination of individuals with developmental disabilities.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Yuen's knowledge of national trends and best practices in disabilities has helped the State Council on Developmental Disabilities build capacity within the service provider network to improve the service delivery system.  Furthermore, Dr. Yuen's research background has provided the State Council on Developmental Disabilities with data and trends in support of pursing Federal grants and funding.

 

SHAYNE TOKITA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Shayne Tokita from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities; CHART Rehabilitation of Hawaii, Inc.; and two individuals.

 

     Ms. Tokita received Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

 

     Currently, Ms. Tokita works for Easter Seals Hawaii, where she serves as Clinical Supervisor in the field of speech pathology and audiology, while also providing diagnostic and therapy services.  Ms. Tokita previously served on the Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council and Executive Committee, Kauai Developmental Disabilities Committee, and Medically Fragile Task Force.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Tokita's background and commitment to individuals with developmental disabilities will be of great benefit to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Tokita's wealth of knowledge and experience as a speech language pathologist and parent of a special needs child will assist the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to address its State Plan Goal for Children and Youth to improve access to family-centered, community-based integrated interventions and support.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 


Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,

 

 

 

____________________________

JOSH GREEN, Chair