Since COVID, we've seen the necessity of the usage for technology more than ever before. Our two Oahu IL Specialists, Tom Lum and Frank Blas, assisted one of our consumers on setting up zoom on her smartphone. Now she is able to participate in various meetings and events that use zoom connecting … [Read more...]
DOE Grab and Go Meals
October 19, 2020
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) Grab-and-Go school meals program will be returning for the fall semester at 203 public schools beginning on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Dec. 18, to provide free meals to children ages 18 and younger. The meals are available to children regardless … [Read more...]
AILH Supports Honolulu PRIDE
October 16, 2020
With the current conditions of the Covid pandemic, Honolulu Pride is celebrated virtually this year on Saturday, October 17th with a live video stream at 7 PM hosted by Candy Shell and DJ George. The program will include a tiny float parade featuring many different organizations who want to join in … [Read more...]
Happy Employment Anniversary, Keoki!
October 15, 2020
AILH celebrates Keoki's one year employment anniversary this month. Keoki is one of our hardworking and passionate ILs on the Big Island. We are so happy to have him as part of our Ohana. He gives his best when helping his consumers and has opened many doors with agencies we had not worked with … [Read more...]
Donated Scooter
October 14, 2020
Stephany Thomas, a Big Island consumer, was given a donated scooter by AILH today. Stephany has mobility issues due to Polio and this mobility device allows her to be part of her community again. … [Read more...]
Staff Recognition for 2019
October 13, 2020
AILH proudly recognizes the following staff members for their hard work in fulfilling our agency's mission to help people with disabilities by providing IL services and programs. Our two most improved staff members were: Lani Cadaoas, IL Specialist Support Staff and Lani Cabanilla our Maui IL … [Read more...]
NDEAM Virtual Event
October 12, 2020
Save the Date for A National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Virtual Event Employment Innovation: Improving Work for People with Disabilities Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET. A Hallmark Event Highlighting the Past, Present, and Future of Work for People … [Read more...]
Amazon Prime Day
October 12, 2020
You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2613218 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. … [Read more...]
Donation!
October 9, 2020
The Hilo office received a large clothing donation that will be re- gifted to our consumers, including veterans and the homeless. … [Read more...]
Basic ASL via Zoom
October 8, 2020
Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? Here's your chance! The CSC is offering FOUR class days and times of Basic Sign Language taught by Deaf instructor, Galinda K. Goss-Kuehn. Basic ASL Class All classes are through Zoom for a total of 10 hours. Class is $75 Free for parents … [Read more...]
