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
October 7, 2020
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
October 6, 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!
October 5, 2020
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!
October 2, 2020
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!
October 1, 2020
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
September 30, 2020
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
September 29, 2020
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...]
Ms. Wheelchair Hawaii 2021
September 28, 2020
Ms. Wheelchair America is an advocacy, education, and leadership based organization that focuses on raising awareness about disabilities, celebrating the accomplishments of women who use wheelchairs, and educating society on architectural and attitudinal barriers that impact the disability … [Read more...]
Inter-Island Zoom Lei Making
September 25, 2020
The AILH InterIsland Zoom on September 23rd brought together staff and consumers from Oahu, Molokai, Maui and the Big Island. Anthony Akamine, representing the Office on Elections, shared some important information and critical dates for voter registration and the voting process for the upcoming … [Read more...]
