Image: Freepik Enhancing Mental and Physical Health for Seniors As one ages, maintaining mental and physical health becomes increasingly important. Embracing a proactive approach to health can lead to a more vibrant and fulfilling life. By focusing on staying active and … [Read more...]
Disabilities and Healthcare Symposium Flyer Final Accessible December 2022
December 29, 2022
Save the date, FREE webinar! Registration is required, ASL interpreters and real-time captioning will be provided. For more information Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-808-692-1370 Register at Zoom Webinar ----------------------- Click below to view the flyer: Disabilities and … [Read more...]
Disabilities Not a Barrier to Public Office – Guest Blog Post by Ed Carter
September 14, 2021
Disabilities Not A Barrier To Public Office By Ed Carter There are more than 151,000 elected offices available in the United States at a time. While you might not be qualified for all of them, as a person with a disability, you may be able to use at least one of them to advocate for … [Read more...]
JOB POSTING: Oahu IL Specialist
July 20, 2021
Independent Living Specialist: Job Description: We are now hiring on the island of Oahu for a part-time (25 hours/week) Independent Living Specialist. We are seeking a self-motivated, independent, “go-getter” with a heart for serving people with disabilities. Primary responsibilities … [Read more...]
Disability and Communication Access Board to issue new Disability Paid Parking Exemption Permit
July 14, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR ELIZABETH A. CHAR, MD DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2021 21-093 Disability and Communication Access Board to … [Read more...]
What Would You Do? – Blog Post by Karin Riedel
July 6, 2021
What Would You Do? By Karin Riedel, Hilo IL Specialist July 6, 2021 Our June InterIsland Zoom group was all about what we would do in a natural disaster and how we can best prepare. We started off with a fun, interactive after-hurricane scenario where we … [Read more...]
What does Independence Mean to You? Guest Blog Post from Soderholm Mobility
June 30, 2021
What does Independence Mean to You? By: Alan Germain, Mobility Specialist, Soderholm Mobility, Inc. June 30, 2021 Celebrating our nation’s independence day on July 4th can be a meaningful time to reflect on what independence means to us. It was Independence Day, 20 years ago that our … [Read more...]
PRIDE: Recognizing LGBTQ+ and Disability Together
June 17, 2021
This year, President Joe Biden released his Proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month, 2021 to the country. We have and will continue to recognize June as Pride Month, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. As President Biden states in his proclamation: “I … [Read more...]
ALOHA INDEPENDENT LIVING HAWAII’S HILO OFFICE BURGLARIZED
June 8, 2021
On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at around 4 a.m., unknown and unauthorized individuals broke into the office of non-profit organization Aloha Independent Living Hawaii (AILH) Hilo at 1055 Kino'ole Street and stole over $5,000 worth of technology. The theft included a crucial external hard drive, which … [Read more...]
