Congratulations to Karin on her third year with our agency. She has been a tremendous advocate for accessibility and housing on the Big Island. Additionally, with the current lava situation, Karin has been the lead on going to shelters and evacuation hubs and community meetings advocating … [Read more...]
AILH On the Move: Summer 2018 Newsletter
July 14, 2018
It's hard to believe that we are already half way through the year. AILH has been busy serving consumers and leading exciting support groups throughout our island communities. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a support group, please visit our website at alohailhawaii.org. Click … [Read more...]
Bags Ready for Walking
July 13, 2018
Liv! Zentangles, one of our Oahu Support Groups, recently completed nine walker bags to donate to the Stroke Club at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. The bags feature strips to tie onto bars or handles of the walkers as well as another design with long-handled bags that drape over walker … [Read more...]
Free Zumba Jam Coming to Maui
July 12, 2018
Our Maui staff will be hosting a FREE Zumba Jam Session with the 808Crew on Saturday, July 28th at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This event is to support our Teddy Bear Drive. Bring a stuffed animal and come jam with us! We continue to collect new … [Read more...]
Shop Prime Day and Support AILH!
July 11, 2018
Amazon's fourth-annual Prime Day is coming up on Tuesday, July 17 and will feature one-of-a-kind deals exclusively for Prime members. This is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and a great time to support AILH while you shop at smile.amazon.com. Thank you in advance for shopping and … [Read more...]
Maui Support Group Prepares for Election
July 7, 2018
The Maui Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group welcomed Jeanette Rucci, Peer Advocate from Hawaii Disability Rights Center to their meeting on June 27, 2018. Jeanette talked about the accessible voting options available at the polls. There was also discussion about early … [Read more...]
New SILC Board Members Welcomed
July 6, 2018
Our very own Executive Director, Roxanne Bolden (pictured center), was recently inducted into the State Independent Living Council (SILC) Board along with fellow new members, Linda Lambrecht and Annette Tashiro. … [Read more...]
Concert of Extraordinary Abilities
July 4, 2018
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and United Cerebral Palsy Association of Hawaii are looking for individuals with disabilities, who can sing, sign, dance, play an instrument, or have any other talents, to perform solo or in a group. If you are chosen as one of the five … [Read more...]
Sharing Aloha with Puna
July 3, 2018
AILH recently assisted the Napeahi family after they were displaced from their home in Puna. They were extremely grateful for the donations of four cots, blankets, and pillows, which will bring them much needed comfort and rest. We continue to look for ways to reach out to our community … [Read more...]
Maui Peer Support Group Welcomes Adult Protective Services
June 30, 2018
Our Maui Peer Support Group recently welcomed guest speaker, Larry Camit from Adult Protective Services to share about his department's program and services. The group learned valuable information about this important resource for their community. The Maui Peer Support Group meets every 4th … [Read more...]
