Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at Amazon Smile and Amazon donates to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween from AILH Hilo
Happy Halloween from Sam, Gail, and Lani of our Hilo office. Stay safe and have fun! :) … [Read more...]
AILH Makes Maui News
Our very own Maui team was recently featured in The Maui News. … [Read more...]
Maui Group Gathers to Discuss Paratransit Issues
The Maui Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support Group met on Wednesday, October 25 in Kahului. The group was thrilled to welcome Gay Sibonga, Chief Operating Officer and Harry Johnson, Transportation Director at MEO to discuss all things paratransit. They provided a great … [Read more...]
Leis of Aloha
The Maui Peer Support Group recently gathered for a time of lei making and fellowship. Lei artisan, Tama, lent his talent and expertise to teach the group the art of lei making. Faithful members, David and Oliver, along with IL Specialist, Lani, and volunteer, Krystaleia, from Lahainaluna High … [Read more...]
Employment Anniversaries Celebrated
October marked the 3-year anniversary for two of our employees. Advocacy Coordinator, Brian Hauser and Executive Assistant, Candice Young celebrated 3-years of service with AILH. Both staff members have been an integral part of the continued work of the agency. Mahalo, Brian and Candice for all … [Read more...]
New Support Group Begins in Hilo
A new support group will be starting in Hilo for parents, siblings, and family members of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The group will be facilitated by Pam Bond and Emily Bartlett-Henry and will focus on practicing American Sign Language (ASL) and providing peer support … [Read more...]
White Cane Walk 2017
Hilo celebrated the 2017 White Cane Walk yesterday with an enthusiastic group of participants who graced the streets of the town, promoting awareness and inclusion in their community. AILH staff and consumers shared in this wonderful event together. … [Read more...]