Our Maui staff attended the Landlord Summit on Wednesday, July 25th. It was an educational and informative conference sharing the housing needs and resources available on Maui. Our staff was able to connect with a few landlords who are willing to work with AILH consumers who are seeking housing. … [Read more...]
Maui Zumba…a Jamming Success
July 30, 2018
It was a fun-filled day at our Zumba Jam Teddy Bear Drive at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center on Saturday, July 28. A variety of dance fitness styles from UJam, Zumba, and Hot Hula were enjoyed by all. Aloha Independent Living Hawaii collected over 60 stuffed animals. Thank you to the … [Read more...]
American Disabilities Act Anniversary
July 27, 2018
Every year on July 26, we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) anniversary in the workplace, schools, and communities. On July 26, 1990, the ADA was passed and signed into law by President George H. W. Bush, and has since gone through the necessary improvements that led to the ADA … [Read more...]
Maui Support Group
July 25, 2018
One of the many services that AILH provides is access to support groups that provide encouragement to peers to lift one another up during times of need. One of these groups is the Maui Support Group, facilitated by Lani. This group meets on the 4th Monday of every month at the Ohana Health Plan, … [Read more...]
8th Annual Art Festival
July 23, 2018
Hilo IL Specialist, Emily Bartlett-Henry attended the Hawaii Island's 8th annual Art Festival, celebrating the arts and disability in our community. Abled Hawaii Artists promotes disability awareness and pride by celebrating individuals abilities rather than disabilities. … [Read more...]
NJ Crazy Shirts Donates to Maui’s Teddy Bear Drive
July 20, 2018
A big mahalo to Crazy Shirts from Rutherford, NJ, for sending over a box of donated stuffed animals for our first Teddy Bear Drive on Maui. Donations collected will go to the Lahaina Police Department to provide all its officers with a box in each car, so that when they arrive at a difficult … [Read more...]
Service with Compassion
July 19, 2018
AILH is proud of Hilo IL Specialists, Karin Riedel and Emily Bartlett-Henry, for their hard work and community presence helping individuals with disabilities during the volcanic eruption and lava flow. Both ladies were given an award by Executive Director, Roxanne Bolden, for going above and beyond … [Read more...]
Learning to Protect Your Identity
July 19, 2018
Our community partner, Jen Hernandez of the Hawaiian Tel Federal Credit Union, visited one of our Traumatic Brain Injury support groups, Hui Malama Po'o, this Saturday with a presentation on "Protecting Your Identity." Jen explained the various ways that criminals get personal information … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Karin!
July 17, 2018
Congratulations to Karin on her third year with our agency. She has been a tremendous advocate for accessibility and housing on the Big Island. Additionally, with the current lava situation, Karin has been the lead on going to shelters and evacuation hubs and community meetings advocating … [Read more...]
AILH On the Move: Summer 2018 Newsletter
July 14, 2018
It's hard to believe that we are already half way through the year. AILH has been busy serving consumers and leading exciting support groups throughout our island communities. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a support group, please visit our website at alohailhawaii.org. Click … [Read more...]
