The Maui VIBES Group (Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support) met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 26th. There was a lively discussion about pedestrian safety especially at it pertains to crosswalks and sidewalks. The group welcomed Lauren Armstrong from … [Read more...]
Sewing Project with Liv! Z
June 27, 2019
Check out some of the awesome sewing projects done by support group Liv! Z. Liv! Z (the Z is short for Zentangles) is a support group comprised of volunteers recovering from neurotrama and/or life-altering disabilities, caregivers, and advocates for persons with disabilities. By using crafting … [Read more...]
Abilities Awareness Fair
June 26, 2019
On Saturday, June 22 AILH Advocacy Coordinator Brian and IL Specialist Kathleen participated in the 1st Annual Abilities Awareness Fair at Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului. It was a great way for AILH to share information about the services we provide with the community. … [Read more...]
Huge Mahalo to Donna Tarsitano!
June 25, 2019
AILH's Liv Zen's support group sends a big Mahalo to Donna Tarsitano from Kihei Maui for the generous donation of materials she mailed to Oahu. Donna heard the Helping Hands Interview of AILH's Executive Director, Roxanne Bolden with Hawaii's Public Radio Host, Dave Lawrence. Roxanne listed … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair
June 24, 2019
AILH participated in the 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair at Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center on Friday, June 21, 2019, for a day of fun and activities for Hawaii's Kupuna. We were one of many organizations that provided educational topics for consumers and other interested community … [Read more...]
Cherish our Kupuna Conference
June 14, 2019
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized on June 15th. Maui IL Specialists Lani and Kathleen attended the Maui County Office on Aging's "Cherish our Kupuna" Conference on Elder Justice and Protection on June 14th. During this day-long event ,there was plenty of opportunity to network and learn … [Read more...]
Mahalo to Mililani Middle School Media Club
June 13, 2019
AILH would love to say Mahalo Nui Loa to Mr. Paul Stanley and the Mililani Middle School High Interest Program (HIP TV) group for the production of our first professional agency video. Their hard work will be revealed at our agency's 10 year Anniversary Celebration. … [Read more...]
Office Closed for King Kamehameha Day
June 11, 2019
Aloha Independent Living Hawaii will be closed today in observance of King Kamehameha Day. This holiday is held every year on June 11, and honors Kamehameha the Great, the monarch who first established the unified Kingdom of Hawaii. Take this day to learn more about King Kamehameha the Great, … [Read more...]
Father’s Day with Smile Amazon
June 5, 2019
Turn your Father's Day shopping into a force for good. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2613218 and Amazon donates to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. … [Read more...]
Maui Food Bank Training
June 4, 2019
Kathleen and Lani attended the Maui Food Bank Annual Meeting on Monday, June 3rd. Each year, the Maui Food Bank educates their attendees on healthier food choices for Foodbank consumers, while also providing samples of plant base recipes. The food bank accepts dry goods, canned goods, … [Read more...]
