Ruby Greenlee is a 45-year old male who is a quadriplegic. He is a resident of the Hawaiian Shores area. He is charming, funny and has many friends coming over to visit and help him and his mom Geri during the day. Ruby says his wheelchair has been a lifesaver for him because it allows him to get … [Read more...]
REMINDER: Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) GoVoter Survey
November 16, 2020
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered is collecting the personal experiences of voters with disabilities for the 2020 Election in the 2020 GoVoter Experience Survey. Learning about these experiences helps election officials and others improve their voting services and helps disability organizations know … [Read more...]
SPAM Musubi is on the Menu
November 13, 2020
One of the wonderful things about Hawai'i is our love of food. For this week's IL Skills Training lesson, Oahu consumer Jade learns how to make some ono (delicious) Spam Musubi with the instruction from IL Specialist Tom Lum. Enjoy your musubi, Jade! … [Read more...]
Medicare Enrollment Presentation
November 12, 2020
Mahalo Raina Melket from Premiere for her informative presentation about Medicare to our consumers and staff via zoom. During this time of enrollment, recipients can be inundated with so much information which can create confusion. She provides one on one assistance to our consumers to help them … [Read more...]
Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
November 11, 2020
In observance of Veterans Day, all AILH offices will be closed today, November 11th. We will be open during normal business hours tomorrow. We honor all those who served in our armed forces throughout our country's history, and thank you for making such a big sacrifice for your fellow citizens. … [Read more...]
Congratulations on 5 years with AILH, Pomai!
November 10, 2020
AILH is so happy to have a wonderful employee, Pomai Nosaka. We congratulate her on reaching her 5th year of employment with us. Pomai embodies our spirit of Aloha with all who she comes in contact with. Mahalo Pomai for your years of service. We look forward to many more years with you. … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and Blindness – Article from Medium
November 9, 2020
"When you cannot see the world, touch picks up the slack for vision by taking on a dominant role in how it is explored, understood, and interacted with. For BVI people, perception inherently involves touch, either with the hands or the long cane. This physical contact provides critical knowledge … [Read more...]
Paying it Forward
November 6, 2020
Mahalo to Ms. Dawn Ward for donating a rollator to our agency. Dawn received this rollator from a friend and in turn decided to pass it on to our agency. This rollator is being shipped to our Hilo office for a consumer in need. We welcome donations like this that can assist our consumers. Please … [Read more...]
AILH Keiki Support Group Consumers Receiving Technology
November 5, 2020
AILH TeleConnect program served multiple keiki consumers on the island of Molokai this past week. Each keiki that received a device got in person training from our team's technical trainer Nicole. As well as accessories compatible with their devices that will both help and protect the … [Read more...]
Low Vision Pen Donation
November 4, 2020
A Maui consumer recently made a generous donation to AILH after IL Specialist Kathleen helped her obtain some helpful low vision devices. With the donation we were able to purchase more low vision pens which are very helpful to those with visual impairment. If you or someone you know is experiencing … [Read more...]
