Disabled people have been facing discriminatory “no visitor” policies in hospitals across the country. These policies are in place to keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have prevented people from receiving critical support and assistance from family members, friends, support … [Read more...]
Youth Group Gathers Together Again after Quarantine
June 22, 2020
We were finally able to meet again! Our Youth Group, consisting of young adults with various disabilities, met the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Kea’au (across from the Human Society). It was such a large lodge, social distancing was easy to do. Of course, … [Read more...]
Strategies While Under Quarantine
June 19, 2020
Hui Malama Po’o began as a peer support group for adults with TBI (traumatic brain injury) and with the help and support from AILH, we have survivors who have overcome a variety of challenges and injuries. Although the group has not been able to meet at our local Rehab center, members are kept in … [Read more...]
Oahu: Pedestrian Plan Input Needed
June 18, 2020
DRAFT O'AHU PEDESTRIAN PLAN City and County of Honolulu Welcome Public Comments for O'ahu Pedestrian Plan The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is excited to publish the Draft Pedestrian Priority Network, which will play a … [Read more...]
LIHEAP
June 17, 2020
AILH's Oahu IL Specialist Tom Lum assists residents at Hale Kuha'o with HCAP's LIHEAP Application. Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc. (HCAP) will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting June 1, 2020, on Oahu. LIHEAP is a … [Read more...]
AILH Advocates for Protecting Hawaii Families from Eviction During COVID-19
June 16, 2020
AILH cosigns Letter to Governor Ige, Senator Kouchi, Representative Saiki, and Administrator of the Courts Maile regarding the Recommendations on Eviction Prevention and Preservation of the Rental Market During the Pandemic. This letter was written and signed between a coalition of service … [Read more...]
Liv Zen Peer Support Group Act of Kindness
June 15, 2020
AILH is proud of 2 of our members from the LivZentangles Peer Support Group who rose to the occasion to sew cloth masks and distribute to essential workers. Karen donated 55 masks to Kaiser Hospital and Elsie donated 8 to a nurse at the VA hospital, 8 to an essential worker with the city justice … [Read more...]
Food Donation to Hale Kuhao Residents
June 12, 2020
Mahalo Nui Loa to the Waipahu Community Association, in collaboration with Hawaii Farm Bureau, Ulupono Initiative, and Representatives Ty Cullen and Ryan Yamane for the generous food donation to the residents of Hale Kuhao this past Tuesday. This was much needed for our residents and they … [Read more...]
Offices Closed in Observance of King Kamehameha Day
June 11, 2020
In observance of King Kamehameha Day, our offices will be closed on Thursday, June 11th. We will open for normal business hours on Friday, June 12th. … [Read more...]
NOW HIRING THREE POSITIONS AT AILH
June 10, 2020
Three positions are available for hire at AILH. Please see attached job descriptions for review. Van Driver AD Technical Trainer Ad 1 Independent Living Specialist Ad … [Read more...]
