AILH marched in this year's Pride Parade, representing the Disability community and our continued goal for equality. This was Honolulu’s largest Pride Parade with 106 participants from various churches, businesses and organizations. Way to spread the Aloha, Oahu team! … [Read more...]
O’ahu White Cane Day
October 22, 2019
The AILH Oahu Staff participated in the White Cane Day on Friday Oct 18th helping to spread awareness about the usage of the white cane by individuals who are blind or visually impaired. … [Read more...]
Ka Lima O Maui
October 21, 2019
A job fair hosted by Ka Lima O Maui took place on Friday, October 18. Our Maui team was there to share information about our independent living services and support groups. It was a great opportunity for job seekers to network with inclusive employers. … [Read more...]
Transition Presentation at Waianae High School
October 18, 2019
Oahu Staff gives presentation about AILH Services with the focus on Transition to Waianae High School Students. One of the students proudly presented his large size resume that he will be bringing to the Disability Awareness Event and Reverse Job Fair at the State Capital next week. We … [Read more...]
Happy National Bosses Day!
October 17, 2019
Happy National Bosses Day to our two amazing bosses: Executive Director Roxanne Bolden and IL Program Director Sam Nagasawa. From all of the staff at AILH, we couldn't succeed in our mission without your leadership, and we appreciate you both so much for supporting and believing in us during our … [Read more...]
Maui White Cane Day
October 16, 2019
Aloha Independent Living Hawaii collaborated with the Maui Lions Club, Haleakala Lions Club, Kahului Lions Club and Project Vision to host Maui's White Cane Safety Day on Tuesday, October 15th. We were honored to welcome Mayor Michael Victorino, who declared October 15, 2019 as White … [Read more...]
10 Disability Policy Questions Every Presidential Candidate Should Answer
October 15, 2019
The 2020 election has already seen an unprecedented level of engagement of the disability community by candidates. But even though 1 in 4 people has a disability and 1 in 3 households includes a person with a disability—totaling roughly 57 million people in the United States—there has yet to be a … [Read more...]
Honolulu Pride Walk
October 11, 2019
Join us as we participate in this year's Honolulu Pride Parade. Sign up with the links on our social media (FB and IG). Look for the purple Aloha Independent Living Hawaii Banner. We will be meeting to line up by 10 am. Parade begins at 11 am. … [Read more...]
You Can’t Have INCLUSION without US
October 10, 2019
Following the Mayoral Proclamation, special guests shared valuable information with the audience of the 5th Annual East Hawaii Island Disability Legislative Forum. At the panel discussion of the event, attendees asked Senator Russell Ruderman (Senate District 2) and Derek Inaba (State of Hawaii … [Read more...]
