Thanks to the funds from our state IL grant, we were able to purchase various low tech devices to assist our consumers who are blind, visually impaired, and hard of hearing. Our consumer, M. Bafile was the first recipient of the newly arrived pocket amplifiers. Now she can hear with ease. … [Read more...]
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Hawaii
February 5, 2021
Gong Xi Fa Cai, Guo Nian, Gung Hee Fat Choy, Xin Nian Kuai Le, Sun Nin Fy Lok, or however you wish to say it, Happy Chinese New Year! Although Gung Hee Fat Choy does not mean Happy New Year, it is an appropriate conveyance of good luck, happiness, longevity, and prosperity for the occasion. It … [Read more...]
Forgive for Good Workshop February 11 and 12, 2021 – Registration Open!
February 4, 2021
Ho'okahi no la'au lapa'au, o ka mihi ~ The First Remedy is Forgiveness When Thursday and Friday, February 11 and 12, 2021 Two half-days from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where Zoom (Link provided 1-2 days before … [Read more...]
Feel Good Wednesday
February 3, 2021
Sam is a 68-year-old veteran, a former 2-time state boxing championship who has Alzheimer’s and is living in a home for seniors. Aloha Independent Living Hawaii assisted Sam with a VA claim. We provided transportation for Sam and his wife Angie to go to the doctors, do their shopping, and run … [Read more...]
Mahalo Ohana Fuels Do Good. Fuel Up. Community Giving Program
February 2, 2021
AILH is happy to have been chosen by Hawaii Petroleum to be a recipient of their Ohana Fuels “Fuel up. Do good.” Community Giving Program. The mission of Ohana Fuels’ Giving Program is to help meet the needs of the communities we serve by supporting local nonprofit organizations that improve … [Read more...]
Advancing Reform through Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS)
February 1, 2021
Advancing Guardianship Reform through Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS) When: Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 11:00-12:30 P.T./2:00-3:30 E.T. Improvements to state adult guardianship systems can include the promotion of less restrictive options, strengthening … [Read more...]
Fitness Friday
January 29, 2021
The InterIsland Zoom Support Group connected for fun, friendship, and fitness! We were fortunate to have Jared, founder and trainer at Spirit Club lead us in a 30-minute workout to get the blood flowing and muscles strengthened and stretched. Spirit Club offers accessible exercise and healthy … [Read more...]
Thankful Thursday
January 28, 2021
We recognize, value, and are thankful for our board members. AILH ED and Executive Assistant, visited our dedicated and hard-working board chair, Dara Fukuhara, to wish her well with her continued recovery. We appreciate her leadership and guidance as we continue to fulfill our mission to help … [Read more...]
Thankful Tuesday
January 26, 2021
AILH Oahu Consumer, Walter, was so happy and relieved to finally get his address changed on his driver's license. Since COVID, it has been challenging to get an appointment with the DMV for something as simple as an address change. However, after months of waiting patiently and the assistance of … [Read more...]
Grateful Monday
January 25, 2021
AILH Oahu Consumer Mary was so happy to receive her refurbished computer from our partner agency, Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (ATRC). Mary is part of our Hui Malama Po'o Peer support group and participates in the monthly islandwide zoom peer group meetings. If you have a … [Read more...]
