Over this weekend, I learned that a former colleague and friend had passed. It had been an honor to work alongside Lydia in her position as the Director for the CNMI Center for Living Independently. This center was initially created as a 5 year pilot program under the former Hawaii Centers for … [Read more...]
Preparing for Hurricane Douglas
July 24, 2020
Hurricane Douglas, the first hurricane of the 2020 central Pacific hurricane season, is approaching Hawaii and is forecast to reach our state on Sunday. Although this major hurricane is expected to weaken to a tropical storm as it passes over or near the islands, Douglas will … [Read more...]
Harkin Institute ADA Celebration Virtual Rally
July 23, 2020
Attend a Virtual Rally Harkin Institute 30th Anniversary ADA Virtual Rally July 26, Noon Central Where: Twitter and Instagram Register (no charge) to Receive Your Ticket Speakers include Senator Tom Harkin (retired), Senator Bob Dole (retired), Judy Heumann, Claudia Gordonand Alex … [Read more...]
Congratulations on 5 Years, Karin!
July 22, 2020
AILH Congratulates Karin Riedel for her 5th year of employment with our agency. Karin has been a wonderful employee who works hard for her consumers and community on the Big Island. We are so happy to have her on our team. We look forward to many more years working with Karin. … [Read more...]
Donation for Residents of Hale Kuha’o
July 21, 2020
AILH received a generous donation of toothbrush, hand soap and toothpaste. The staff put the items in little packages and handed them out to the residents of Hale Kuha'o. Residents, like Ed Vidal and Thomas Aquino were happy to receive this donation. … [Read more...]
Tips for Independent Blind Individuals during COVID-19
July 20, 2020
It’s been over 4 months since COVID-19 has made its presence in our daily life! The phrases “social distancing” and “physical distancing” are now a part of our vocabulary. We need to take our facemasks wherever we go. For blind individuals, how do you adjust to this new way of … [Read more...]
Inter-Island Zoom Social!
July 13, 2020
On June 24th, AILH hosted its 2nd Inter Island Zoom to provide some socialization and fun in this time of social distancing. Consumers from Kauai, Maui, Big Island, Oahu and Molokai came together for a virtual walk down Memory Lane. Participants responded to a series of questions to make them think … [Read more...]
Advocating for Our Consumers
July 10, 2020
Consumer Kauila Haumea was in need of a heavy-duty rollator but was denied by his insurance. He ended up duck taping the wheels of his old and rusted heavy-duty rollator to get around because the base model insurance approved rollator with an aluminum frame would not fit his needs. When … [Read more...]
Assisting Consumer with FAFSA
July 9, 2020
AILH staff assist consumer, Raven, with applying for FAFSA. Raven would like to go back to college to finish her basic requirements and an art class. We wish Raven the best of luck with her back to school journey! … [Read more...]
