The 41st Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk “A Tradition of Giving” was a success, celebrating another year of partnership and community giving! On July 31st, at the Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Executive Director, Roxanne Bolden and Executive Assistant, Zee Cruz-Stanley, attended the … [Read more...]
Updated PSA
July 29, 2019
Our Executive Director, Roxanne Bolden, had the opportunity to update our PSA message at the Olelo Studios. Mahalo to Olelo for their continued support on Hawaii's non profits who help the community. This video can be seen on our website: www.alohailhawaii.org under the "About Us" drop down … [Read more...]
Artist Debut for Shaun Oneill
July 25, 2019
Artist, Shaun Oneill, had his debut at the 12th annual Abled Hawai'i Artist (AHA) festival in Hilo this year. Consumer Anna Marie Rhoades was helping out selling his wrapped wire jewelry when he was unable to attend. Thanks, Anne Marie, way to go! You can check out his beautiful jewelry on Facebook … [Read more...]
AHA Festival in Hilo
July 24, 2019
AHA (Abled Hawaii Artists) Festival was held last Saturday, July 20th at the Prince Kuhio Mall in Hilo. This is the 12th annual gathering and it was filled with such talented artists. AHA is a volunteer-based organization that organized events to promote community inclusion, individual abilities, … [Read more...]
Happy 4th Anniversary to Karin Riedel!
July 23, 2019
This month we proudly celebrate Karin Riedel's 4th year of employment with AILH. Karin has been a committed and passionate IL who enjoys advocating for her consumers' rights to services in the community, whether it is for housing, access or benefits. She is definitely someone you can count on. … [Read more...]
Mahalo for the Donation!
July 5, 2019
A huge Mahalo to Angela and her family for donating 65 stuffed dolls for our annual Teddy Bear Drive! To drop off your donations, here's more information: Drop Off Locations: Territorial Savings Banks in Lahaina, Kihei and Kahului Beyond Beauty Salon & Spa in Lahaina … [Read more...]
National Federation of the Blind Fair
June 17, 2019
Our very own Jennifer Thompson represented AILH at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Low Vision Fair on Friday, June 14, 2019. Along with AILH, there was screening opportunities for vision, diabetes, and technology aids. The Kailua-Kona public also had the opportunity to meet agencies … [Read more...]
2019 Maui Teddy Bear Drive
June 6, 2019
Since our first Maui Teddy Bear Drive last year was so successful, we decided to do it again! Please join us in gathering as many stuffed animals as we can. This year, donations will be given to the Children's Justice Center! This Teddy Bear Drive is special to us because our goal is for all … [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...]
Maui VIBES with Eschenbach
June 3, 2019
The Maui VIBES (Vision Impairment and Blindness Education and Peer Support) Group met this past Wednesday on May 29th with a very special guest from Eschenbach, a company focused on providing magnification and vision enhancing products. Through the power of technology, Barbara Mora from … [Read more...]
