May is Disability Awareness Month Here at AILH, we are committed to helping persons with disabilities live independently and have the freedom to choose how they do so. Support AILH's mission by supporting one of our Board members, Pauline, get a new accessible van. Vote everyday … [Read more...]
Movie Theater Open Captioning Celebrated on Maui
April 6, 2016
In celebration of the recently passed state law that requires movie theaters to provide open captioning for films, Maui Deaf Friends and AILH hosted “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” on April 4 at the Maui Mall Megaplex Cinema in Kahului. Free popcorn and ASL interpreters before and after the … [Read more...]
AILH Offers Services at Satellite Location in Pahoa
February 12, 2016
Big Island IL Specialist, Emily Bartlett-Henry is now available at a satellite location in Pahoa. Mahalo to Puna County Councilman, Gregory Ilagan, for the use of this office space. Please stop by and visit Emily: Mondays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 … [Read more...]
AILH Provides Emergency Preparedness Training in Hilo
November 26, 2015
Big Island, IL Specialist, Karin Riedel, presented an Emergency Preparedness training at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo for students with and without disabilities. Karin was invited by Susan Shirachi, Director of Disability Services, at UH Hilo, to share her knowledge and expertise … [Read more...]
Ohana Fuels Gifts AILH Through “Fuel Up, Do Good” Community Grant
November 18, 2015
A firm believer in helping our local community thrive, Ohana Fuels has generously donated $5,608.85 to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii through its "Fuel Up, Do Good" Community Giving Program. A sincere MAHALO to Hawaii Petroleum and Ohana Fuels for their support and valued … [Read more...]
Hui Malama Po`o Sewing Group
November 10, 2015
The Hui Malama Po`o sewing group gathered on Sunday, November 8 for a day of sewing. The group is currently being instructed on sewing handbags. Pictured here, Mary masters the art of machine stitching under the careful eye of master seamstress, Mrs. … [Read more...]
AILH Staff Development Promotes Team Bonding
October 30, 2015
On Friday, October 23, 2015 the statewide staff of AILH gathered on Oahu for a Staff Development Retreat at Bayview Mini-putt and Zipline. The staff gleaned valuable insights and information from guest speakers, Ramsay Taum and Rosanna Daniels-Kanetake. IL Specialist, Thomas Lum, was also … [Read more...]
Hui Malama Po`o Sewing Group
September 17, 2015
The Hui Malama Po`o sewing group recently met to work on several new projects. Volunteer, Mrs. Lum, is teaching the group how to sew handmade bags to be sold at an upcoming craft fair. Laughter, friendship, and productivity filled the room at the Rehabilitation of the Pacific. … [Read more...]
Senior Roundtable in West Hawaii
August 6, 2015
Angelia Beshears (far right), West Hawaii Independent Living Specialist, recently shared about AILH services with the Senior Roundtable Hui that meets the first Tuesday of every month, to discuss aging issues. Facilitated by Laura Guluzzy (second from right), Author and Gerontologist, the Senior … [Read more...]
Talented Volunteer
July 28, 2015
Harriet Lum, worked as a Professional Tailor for over 40 years at Royal Hawaiian Manufacturing and Raku International. She is now lending her expertise to AILH's Oahu support group, Hui Malama Po`o. The group continues to use crafting as an outlet to promote social, cognitive, … [Read more...]
