On November 9, 2019, Disability Rights Hawaii (DRH) and Squeaky Wheels Hawai'i (SWH) will be taking part in the Veterans' Day Parade in downtown Hilo as community organizations to raise awareness about the work we are doing in the community. Members of DRH, SWH and other supporters of disability … [Read more...]
Footsteps to Transition Fair at Kapolei
November 6, 2019
AILH, along with other disability agencies, participated in the Leeward Footsteps to Transition Fair held at Kapolei Middle School to share about our services with families, educators and the community. … [Read more...]
Self Defense Class for Maui Support Groups
November 5, 2019
The Vision Impairment and Blindness (VIBES) Support Group and the Maui Peer Support Group came together on October 30th for a very important presentation: Self Defense. Tasha Ina Church (http://www.tashainachurch.com/elleliveaction.html) has 17 years of self-defense experience. She has studied … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween with Stepping Stone Preschool Academy!
November 4, 2019
AILH Oahu office welcomes the Stepping Stone Preschool Academy kids as they celebrate Halloween dressed in their favorite costumes! Our staff provided a light lunch of hot dogs, three different salads (veggie, potato and pasta), fruit and veggie trays, and chips to satisfy our hungry Halloween … [Read more...]
Happy 4th Anniversary, Pomai!
November 1, 2019
Mahalo to Pomai Nosaka on her 4 years of employment. Pomai has been a long time supporter of AILH before becoming an employee. She had volunteered for years assisting our Hilo office. She is the heart of the agency helping whenever it is needed. We are so happy to have her as part of our Ohana. … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween from AILH!
October 31, 2019
In the spirit of Halloween, AILH island offices joined in a fun office costume contest. The winning office will be treated to pizza! Check out our creative staff photos. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! … [Read more...]
46th Annual Maui Senior Fair
October 30, 2019
The 46th annual Maui Senior Fair took place on Saturday, October 26. Our Maui team was among the 100 service agencies present to share resources with the 1200 attendees. It was a busy morning of food, entertainment and valuable information! … [Read more...]
Handivan Eligibility Office Visit
October 29, 2019
AILH Executive Director Roxanne Bolden and Oahu IL Specialist Tom Lum visited the Handivan Eligibility Office, along with other members of the Dept. of Transportation's Committee on Accessible Transportation. This was an opportunity for the members to learn about the eligibility process and to meet … [Read more...]
Hilo White Cane Walk
October 28, 2019
Shout out to the Hilo Office for participating in Hilo's Annual White Cane Day Walk! A huge Mahalo and Well Done to all staff members for participating in their respective white cane day walks. AILH sure showed up this year! … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 25, 2019
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct 26 The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that … [Read more...]
