AILH's Executive Director, Roxanne Bolden, was thrilled to be interviewed by Mililani High School Freshman, Emily Hemlinger. Roxanne shared about the organization, its mission and services for persons with disabilities throughout Hawaii and highlighted how AILH will be reaching it's upcoming 10th … [Read more...]
The Little Things
November 26, 2018
Ms. Lorraine of Lanai was in need of a bath chair and quad cane, which Maui IL Specialist, Lani Cabanilla, was able to provide and send through her daughter, Renee. This simple request resulted in her beautiful smile of appreciation. It's the little things in life that can change the world and … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving from AILH
November 22, 2018
From our family to yours... All AILH offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. … [Read more...]
Shop Black Friday for a Cause
November 21, 2018
This Black Friday, score deals at smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2613218 and AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your sales to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. Shop for a cause! … [Read more...]
17th Annual Family Caregivers Conference
November 21, 2018
The Maui County Office on Aging held its 17th Annual Family Caregivers Conference at the Grand Wailea on Friday, November 16th. AILH Advocacy Coordinator, Brian Hauser and Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen Kenney were among the Resource Exhibitors. Over 300 caregivers and older adults attended the … [Read more...]
Big Island Kukulu Hou Housing Fair
November 20, 2018
AILH together with Squeaky Wheels Hawai'i attended the KUKULU HOU Housing Fair to advocate for accessible housing and visitable homes. Many attendees appreciated the concept of Universal Design that ensures home owners increased accessibility to avoid any future need to remodel their homes. This … [Read more...]
Rising Stars
November 19, 2018
This year, AILH recognized two of our RISING STAR employees, Maui IL Specialist, Lani Cabanilla and Molokai IL Specialist, Julie Agliam. Lani, coordinated an extremely successful Teddy Bear Drive with many community partners who served as drop off locations, in addition to planning an … [Read more...]
4th Annual Diabetes Day on Maui
November 16, 2018
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. On November 15th, Maui Health System sponsored the 4th Annual Diabetes Day event at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Maui IL Specialist, Kathleen Kenney was in attendance to share information about AILH and the Vision Loss Support Group that meets monthly … [Read more...]
Above and Beyond Award
November 15, 2018
Oahu IL Specialist, Thomas Lum, was recognized with the Above and Beyond Award this year. Tom is someone who can always be counted on and is a reliable co-worker to many. Tom continues to be the only IL Specialist serving rural Oahu and assisting with both TBI groups on the weekend. He rarely … [Read more...]
AILH Offices Closed November 12
November 9, 2018
In observance of Veterans Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, November 12. Honoring all who served... … [Read more...]
