Pictured: Lupe Ka`awaloa with Kawehi (AILH consumer & member of children’s peer support group) and her mother, Ione Chittenden. Kawehi’s artwork, done in the Paint program on her laptop, was showcased at the event.
Lupe Ka`awaloa represented AILH at the 8th Annual AHA Festival at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo on July 11, 2015. Abled Hawaii Artists (AHA) is a community event that provides an opportunity for artists with disabilities to come together and showcase their talents and sell their artwork. Items included wood work, photographs, ceramic items, paintings, embroidered towels, plants, and much more. A variety of community organizations including AILH were on-site to provide information to the public about their services.
