Our Maui AILH team continues to collect teddy bears, stuffed animals, and dolls for our Lahaina Police Station Teddy Bear Drive. We are most grateful for the support of many local businesses and organizations who have partnered with us on this endeavor. Mahalo to Maui Jim's Sunglasses and Maria … [Read more...]
Maui VI Group Welcomes Project Vision
August 6, 2018
The Maui Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group met on Wednesday, July 25th. The group welcomed Blair Jimenez, Outreach Coordinator for Project Vision. Everyone was interested to learn more about the free vision screenings offered in their accessible mobile van. Blair also … [Read more...]
Safe and Sound
August 3, 2018
The childhood home that Anthony was living in was about to be sold and he was in desperate need of finding a new place to live. Oahu IL Specialist, Thomas Lum was able to locate an available apartment at Hale Mohalu in Pearl City that fit his needs. Fortunately, the sale of his house coincided … [Read more...]
Get Out and Vote!
August 2, 2018
Election season is well underway and early voting has already begun. Get out and vote Hawaii, and let your voice be heard! Election Days: Primary Election: Saturday, August 11 General Election: Tuesday, November 6 Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. *Early … [Read more...]
Landlord Summit Held on Maui
August 1, 2018
Our Maui staff attended the Landlord Summit on Wednesday, July 25th. It was an educational and informative conference sharing the housing needs and resources available on Maui. Our staff was able to connect with a few landlords who are willing to work with AILH consumers who are seeking housing. … [Read more...]
Maui Zumba…a Jamming Success
July 30, 2018
It was a fun-filled day at our Zumba Jam Teddy Bear Drive at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center on Saturday, July 28. A variety of dance fitness styles from UJam, Zumba, and Hot Hula were enjoyed by all. Aloha Independent Living Hawaii collected over 60 stuffed animals. Thank you to the … [Read more...]
American Disabilities Act Anniversary
July 27, 2018
Every year on July 26, we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary in the workplace, schools, and communities. On July 26, 1990, the ADA was passed and signed into law by President George H. W. Bush, and has since gone through the necessary improvements that led to the ADA … [Read more...]
Maui Support Group
July 25, 2018
One of the many services that AILH provides is access to support groups that provide encouragement to peers to lift one another up during times of need. One of these groups is the Maui Support Group, facilitated by Lani. This group meets on the 4th Monday of every month at the Ohana Health Plan, … [Read more...]
8th Annual Art Festival
July 23, 2018
Hilo IL Specialist, Emily Bartlett-Henry attended the Hawaii Island's 8th annual Art Festival, celebrating the arts and disability in our community. Abled Hawaii Artists promotes disability awareness and pride by celebrating individuals abilities rather than disabilities. … [Read more...]
NJ Crazy Shirts Donates to Maui’s Teddy Bear Drive
July 20, 2018
A big mahalo to Crazy Shirts from Rutherford, NJ, for sending over a box of donated stuffed animals for our first Teddy Bear Drive on Maui. Donations collected will go to the Lahaina Police Department to provide all its officers with a box in each car, so that when they arrive at a difficult … [Read more...]
