AILH had a staff zoom meeting to introduce our newest hires under the Cares Act Grant for our transportation program in Hilo and for our Telecommunications Program. We are happy to welcome both Nicole Flowers our Technical Trainer and Beatrice Sextimo our Hilo Van … [Read more...]
Keiki Garden To Table
July 29, 2020
As our Garden to Table Keiki support group activities continue and thrive, each family will be sharing their own personal recipes using what they have harvested from their gardens. We also shared different organic pest remedies for their gardens and shared what new plants they have added … [Read more...]
Free Eye Exams and Glasses from Hawaii Youth Services Network
July 28, 2020
Hawaii Youth Services Network, in cooperation with One Sight, LensCrafters, and National Network for Youth, is offering FREE EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES to low income people. Each week, we can select 3 people to get eye exams and glasses from a local LensCrafters store. To qualify: Income at … [Read more...]
In Rememberance
July 27, 2020
Over this weekend, I learned that a former colleague and friend had passed. It had been an honor to work alongside Lydia in her position as the Director for the CNMI Center for Living Independently. This center was initially created as a 5 year pilot program under the former Hawaii Centers for … [Read more...]
Preparing for Hurricane Douglas
July 24, 2020
Hurricane Douglas, the first hurricane of the 2020 central Pacific hurricane season, is approaching Hawaii and is forecast to reach our state on Sunday. Although this major hurricane is expected to weaken to a tropical storm as it passes over or near the islands, Douglas will … [Read more...]
Harkin Institute ADA Celebration Virtual Rally
July 23, 2020
Attend a Virtual Rally Harkin Institute 30th Anniversary ADA Virtual Rally July 26, Noon Central Where: Twitter and Instagram Register (no charge) to Receive Your Ticket Speakers include Senator Tom Harkin (retired), Senator Bob Dole (retired), Judy Heumann, Claudia Gordonand Alex … [Read more...]
Congratulations on 5 Years, Karin!
July 22, 2020
AILH Congratulates Karin Riedel for her 5th year of employment with our agency. Karin has been a wonderful employee who works hard for her consumers and community on the Big Island. We are so happy to have her on our team. We look forward to many more years working with Karin. … [Read more...]
Donation for Residents of Hale Kuha’o
July 21, 2020
AILH received a generous donation of toothbrush, hand soap and toothpaste. The staff put the items in little packages and handed them out to the residents of Hale Kuha'o. Residents, like Ed Vidal and Thomas Aquino were happy to receive this donation. … [Read more...]
Tips for Independent Blind Individuals during COVID-19
July 20, 2020
It’s been over 4 months since COVID-19 has made its presence in our daily life! The phrases “social distancing” and “physical distancing” are now a part of our vocabulary. We need to take our facemasks wherever we go. For blind individuals, how do you adjust to this new way of … [Read more...]
