Equal Opportunity Officer/ADA Coordinator

The Equal Opportunity Officer develops policies and programs to ensure the County’s compliance with all State and Federal Civil Rights laws.

INFORMATION

Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. The County of Hawai‘i does not discriminate in employment, provision of services, and access to programs and facilities on the basis of sex, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, disability, age, marital status, military service, veteran's status, sexual orientation, lactation, arrest and court record¹, citizenship, or any other classification protected by state or federal law.

Persons who believe that they have been illegally harassed or discriminated against by any employee or agent of Hawai‘i County or anyone with whom they must interact in the course of their duties as an employee of Hawai‘i County may file a complaint, with their immediate supervisor, or Department Head through the County Department's Internal Complaint Procedure. If this is not feasible, i.e. if the Department Head is named in the complaint, complaints may be filed with the Equal Opportunity Officer.

^{¹ Pursuant to law,
Hawai‘i County may consider an individual's criminal history for employment purposes
before making a conditional job offer.}

Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy (PDF)
Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Procedures (PDF)
Discrimination / Harassment Complaint Form (PDF)
Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Form (Word Doc)

Procedure for Providing Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities

These procedures were developed to ensure that departments and agencies within the Executive Branch meet their obligations to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities in a consistent, appropriate, and thorough manner. These procedures apply to all employees and job applicants and may also apply to individuals who attend County sponsored employment events.

Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act

"In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the County of Hawai‘i will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs, or activities."
Please click on the following link for the full notice.

Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Please note: this pdf file is set for legal size paper.)

Procedure for Requesting Modifications to County of Hawai‘i Facilities, Programs, or Services

Any qualified individual with a disability may request a modification to better access a County of Hawai‘i facility, program and/or service. Please click on following links for the procedure and form.

Procedure for Requesting Modifications to County of Hawai‘i Facilities, Programs, or Services
DHR EO 017 County of Hawai‘i Request for Modification Form (PDF)
DHR EO 017 County of Hawai'i Request for Modification Form (Word Doc)

Procedures for Requesting Curb Ramps

Any person with a disability who is in need of new curb ramps or who is in need of modifications to existing non-compliant curb ramps may submit a request to the Department of Public Works. Go to Curb Ramp Request

Disability Parking Permit Program

Any person with a disability who wishes to apply for a Disability Parking Permit may go to Disability Parking Permit.

Design and Construction of Accessible Facilities

If you have questions related to design and construction of accessible facilities, please contact the agencies listed below:

Federal:
U.S. Access Board
Tel: 1-800-872-2253
www.access-board.gov

U.S. Department of Justice
ADA Information Line (for Technical Assistance)
1-800-514-0301 (press 7 to bypass the menu and speak to a consultant)
www.ada.gov

Hawai‘i State:
Disability Communication and Access Board (DCAB)
808-586-8121
http://hawaii.gov/health/dcab/home/index.htm
click on Interpretative Opinions