Oahu support group, Hui Malama Po`o recently gathered to discuss upcoming events and outreach activities. They have recently welcomed a few new members and continue to have various volunteers that occasionally visit their group meetings. Members will be expanding their blood pressure check … [Read more...]
Big Island Visitor Industry Charity Walk
May 16, 2017
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association hosted their annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on the Big Island on May 13 and once again our staff and consumers were on hand in Waikoloa to represent AILH. All walkers enjoyed food and beverages provided by Hawaii hotels and allied organizations at … [Read more...]
East Maui Taro Festival
May 5, 2017
East Maui held their annual Taro Festival on Saturday, April 29 and IL Specialists, Lani Cabanilla and Kathleen Kenney were on hand to share about AILH. The heavy rain showers and chilly breeze blowing throughout the day did not keep the folks in Hana away. Lani and Kathleen represented AILH under … [Read more...]
Foundations of Person Centered Practice
May 4, 2017
AILH staff attended a training session on Foundations of Person Centered Practice at the Manoa Grand Ballroom on May 1. Bob Sattler of Support Development Associates (SDA) conducted this informative conference as State service providers move toward a unified person-centered approach. … [Read more...]
Shop amazonsmile for Mother’s Day and support AILH
May 3, 2017
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14. Don't forget to shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate a portion of your sale to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. Amazon has a large variety of gifts that are perfect for Mother's Day including electronics, jewelry, clothing, and more. Be sure to … [Read more...]
Sharing Aloha on Molokai
May 2, 2017
Molokai IL Specialist, JulieAnn Agliam, along with the support of Executive Director, Roxanne Bolden, gave a presentation at Home Pumehana in Kaunakakai. Participants were eager to learn more about AILH's programs and services. It was a beautiful day to share about our agency and we look … [Read more...]
Maui’s Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group
April 29, 2017
Maui's Vision Impairment and Blindness Education Support Group gathered this week in Kahului for their monthly meeting. A robust group of 12 discussed ways to identify and label money and various other items. Participants experimented with bump dots, bold line pens, and free smartphone apps. One … [Read more...]
Administrative Professionals Day Celebrated
April 28, 2017
AILH celebrated Administrative Professionals Day on April 26 by honoring our three employees who work in this capacity for our agency. We are grateful for their service! … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Hunt for Hilo Youth
April 20, 2017
The Hilo Youth and Young Adult Support Group recently held an Easter event at the Leilani Estates Park. Participants enjoyed an exciting egg hunt throughout the beautiful park and each went home with an Easter basket provided by AILH. … [Read more...]
