It sure does take a village! Big Mahalo to Aurora & Staff of Beyond Beauty Salon and Territorial Savings Branch Managers Priscilla Yamamura (Kahului), Cynthia Feike (Kihei), Autum Arase (Lahaina) and staff for participating in our 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Drive. Stay tuned to find out the … [Read more...]
Advocacy Presentation in Hilo
September 3, 2019
One of our five core services at AILH is Advocacy, both individual and systems change. AILH Advocacy Coordinator Brian Hauser works with systems change advocacy, to inform and advocate for change in an effort to increase equality and inclusion for the disability community. On Friday, August 30th, … [Read more...]
Offices Closed for Labor Day
September 2, 2019
AILH Offices will be closed today in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will open for normal business hours tomorrow. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Summer is almost over, so enjoy it while you can! … [Read more...]
August VIBES Gathering
August 30, 2019
The Maui VIBES group welcomed Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong and Monty Anderson from Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) to their August meeting. The members enjoyed learning more about voice-activated devices like the iPhone (“Siri”) and Echo Dot (“Alexa”), as well as trying out some video … [Read more...]
Generous Donation for AILH Consumer
August 29, 2019
The Aloha Spirit is a real thing with AILH, and we have a wonderful story to share. Having just relocated to Hawaii, AILH Consumer Andre McKinnie was so thankful for this generation donation from Jeannie Costan that will surely help him make his new home a little more comfortable. Mahalo Jeannie … [Read more...]
Hawaii Charity Walk
August 28, 2019
The final check distribution for the Hawaii Lodging Association's Charity Walk was held yesterday on the island of Hawaii. Sam Nagasawa attended on behalf of AILH to receive our funding. All proceeds received from the Charity Walk will directly benefit our peer support groups. Mahalo to our many … [Read more...]
Bingos and Sandwiches with Maui Peer Support Group
August 27, 2019
The Maui Peer Support Group had their August group gathering yesterday. The group was able to enjoy playing some games of bingo and eat delicious sandwiches together. Those who won the bingo rounds were especially happy to win some prizes. Congratulations to those who won, and great job on another … [Read more...]
Stepping Stones Presentation
August 26, 2019
Our newest Oahu IL Specialist, Eisa Escalona, gives her first presentation about AILH services to the Stepping Stones Academy Daycare & Preschool. We are looking forward to partnering with them for holiday events with our consumers. Job well done on your first presentation, Eisa! … [Read more...]
Community Reachout at Nanawale Park
August 23, 2019
Lani Cadaoas, Emily Bartlett-Henry and our City Council Woman Ashley Kierkiewicz were at a Community Reachout at Nanawale Park hosted by The Food Basket. Lani and Emily met wonderful folks from Puna and shared what AILH could possibly assist them, their ohana or friends. … [Read more...]
Hilo Teddy Bear Drive Update!
August 22, 2019
A huge Mahalo to Jessie Gonsalves and her friends for their most recent donations for our upcoming distribution to their forever homes! Is Hilo catching up to Maui? We'll find out! Keep sending us those donations. … [Read more...]
