You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2613218 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. … [Read more...]
Donation!
The Hilo office received a large clothing donation that will be re- gifted to our consumers, including veterans and the homeless. … [Read more...]
Basic ASL via Zoom
Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? Here's your chance! The CSC is offering FOUR class days and times of Basic Sign Language taught by Deaf instructor, Galinda K. Goss-Kuehn. Basic ASL Class All classes are through Zoom for a total of 10 hours. Class is $75 Free for parents … [Read more...]
Support Ohana Fuels
Please support our agency by stopping by and gassing your vehicles at any Ohana Fuel stations during the months of October, November, and December. We are happy to have been chosen to be a recipient of their Ohana Fuels "Fuel Up. Do Good." Community Giving Program. Funding received supports our … [Read more...]
Kicking Off National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2020
Today we celebrate the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and recognize the often overlooked talents that people with disabilities bring to the workforce. This is a year of milestone anniversaries for the disability community as we celebrate 30 years of the Americans … [Read more...]
Congratulations on your Employment Anniversary, Lani!
AILH congratulates Lani Cadaoas from our Hilo office on reaching her 2nd year employment anniversary with us. Lani assists the IL's doing outreach or participating in community events, as well as other tasks they may need assistance with. We thank her for her hard work and dedication to … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Poppers with Keiki!
Keiki enjoyed the simple "Sweet Potato Poppers" demonstration by Kanaloa Agliam and his mother. Our hands-on virtual craft activity involved keiki making a recipe flower pot holder especially for recipes learned with their peers and unique recipes that they will create in the future. Our theme … [Read more...]
Congratulations on 6 Years!
AILH congratulates Advocacy Coordinator, Brian Hauser, on his 6th year of employment with our agency. Brian has been instrumental in systems advocacy both locally and nationally on issues relating to our disability community. Thank you Brian for all your hard work for all these years. We look … [Read more...]
AILH’s First Virtual Staff Development Day
Every year, AILH has a staff development day for all our employees to enjoy a day of fellowship and to participate in a group building activity. This year, due to the pandemic, we held it virtually. We are thankful for the expertise of Leolinda Iopeka from Hilopa'a, who was our guest presenter, … [Read more...]
Hawaii Children and Youth Summit
OCTOBER 8TH AND 9TH, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. FREEChildren and youth live in our communities. You should be a part of decisions that affect your lives. Share your ideas at the 2020 Children and Youth Summit Visit the Children and Youth Summit website to learn more and to … [Read more...]