Solidarity_with_Japan AILH is a member of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and also stand in solidarity with the disability community in Japan. … [Read more...]
Hawaii SILC Executive Wins Advocacy Award
July 29, 2016
Sheryl Nelson (pictured on the right), Executive Director of Hawaii's Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), received the Region IX Advocacy Award at this year's NCIL Conference in Washington D.C. AILH is an honored partner with Sheryl and we congratulate … [Read more...]
Tobacco Cessation Survey
July 27, 2016
The College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida is currently conducting a survey on whether people with disabilities would be interested in a program for tobacco cessation. They are seeking to enhance the "Living Independent from Tobacco" (LIFT) program by … [Read more...]
Hawaii Fi-Do Hosts Service Dogs Workshop
July 26, 2016
In honor of International Assistance Dog Week, one of our local partner agencies, Hawaii Fi-Do, will be holding a free workshop on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the center stage at Windward Mall. This will be an informative session that will include actual working teams and puppy raisers. … [Read more...]
New Welcome Message in ASL
June 2, 2016
Our AILH website now has a new addition - a welcome message in American Sign Language (ASL). Please visit our homepage, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the image seen here, to view the video. A special mahalo to ASL Interpreter, Lynn Nakamoto, for … [Read more...]
The Sony Open in Hawaii Drives to a $Million Once Again
June 1, 2016
The Sony Open in Hawaii PGA Tour event is the signature fundraising event of Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc. This year, AILH was among the 150 charity grant recipients. The Sony Open “Drive To A $Million” charity initiative culminated in successfully reaching the million-dollar goal for the 12th … [Read more...]
Support Board Member, Pauline Aughe
May 4, 2016
May is Disability Awareness Month Here at AILH, we are committed to helping persons with disabilities live independently and have the freedom to choose how they do so. Support AILH's mission by supporting one of our Board members, Pauline, get a new accessible van. Vote everyday … [Read more...]
Movie Theater Open Captioning Celebrated on Maui
April 6, 2016
In celebration of the recently passed state law that requires movie theaters to provide open captioning for films, Maui Deaf Friends and AILH hosted “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” on April 4 at the Maui Mall Megaplex Cinema in Kahului. Free popcorn and ASL interpreters before and after the … [Read more...]
AILH Offers Services at Satellite Location in Pahoa
February 12, 2016
Big Island IL Specialist, Emily Bartlett-Henry is now available at a satellite location in Pahoa. Mahalo to Puna County Councilman, Gregory Ilagan, for the use of this office space. Please stop by and visit Emily: Mondays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 … [Read more...]
