The generous donation of possessions left by former AILH Consumer, Ralph Toomire, appears to be the gift that keeps on giving. Current AILH consumer, Kauila Haumea (pictured, second from left), recently received a neck massager, a sleeping bag, an FM transmitter and some other useful items that he … [Read more...]
Savers Drive Yields Thousands of Pounds
March 3, 2017
AILH Oahu recently partnered with Savers, a global thrift organization, to help our Oahu friends and families clean out their closets. We collected used clothes and household items and participated in Savers’ FUNDrive community collection program which pays non-profit organizations for every pound … [Read more...]
Social Work Students from Japan Visit Hale Kuhao
February 24, 2017
AILH hosted 20 Social Work students from Japan on February 22 at Hale Kuhao on Oahu. The students are here with the Sharing ALOHA: Social Work in Hawaii Seminar XIV which is sponsored by the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work and the Na Lei Aloha … [Read more...]
Olelo Segment Features AILH’s Kathleen Kenney
February 10, 2017
This month, Executive Director of AILH and Host of Olelo’s Giving Aloha, Roxanne Bolden, welcomed special guest, Kathleen Kenney, Maui IL Specialist and former Mobility Trainer. Kathleen shared some basic etiquette on how to appropriately interact with people who are blind or visually impaired. … [Read more...]
Vision Impairment and Blindness Education & Peer Support Group
January 27, 2017
AILH Maui held their first meeting of the Vision Impairment and Blindness Education Peer Support Group on January 25. The group gathered at the Ohana Health Plan Meeting Room in Kahului to meet one another, share experiences, and give input on upcoming topics for their group meetings. They were … [Read more...]
Liv! Zentangles Looks Forward to New Year
January 21, 2017
Liv! Zentangles has greeted the new year with excitement and anticipation. The Oahu support group continues to work with persons with disabilities and their advocates who desire to improve quality of life through designing and developing original arts or crafts. Their focus population are persons … [Read more...]
Hui Malama Po`o Plans for New Year
January 20, 2017
The members of Oahu Support Group, Hui Malama Po`o gathered on Saturday, January 14 to make plans for the new year. Members mapped out the events, projects, and activities for the coming year as they look to continue their outreach to their community. … [Read more...]
On the Air with Hawaii Public Radio
January 5, 2017
AILH was recently invited to be a guest on All Things Considered, hosted by Dave Lawrence of Hawaii Public Radio. Helping Hand is a weekly feature on All Things Considered which is broadcast live and then archived online. Every Friday afternoon, Helping Hand puts the spotlight on an … [Read more...]
AILH Maui Celebrates Christmas
January 4, 2017
AILH Maui staff, consumers, family, and friends gathered at Binhi At Ani (Maui Filipino Community Center) on December 23 for a joyous Christmas celebration. Ono food, door prizes, and festive fellowship filled the room. Guests enjoyed the sweet sounds of the Maui Community College band … [Read more...]
AILH Celebrates Christmas in Hilo
January 4, 2017
AILH Hilo celebrated the holidays with a bang at their 6th Annual Consumer Christmas Party, held at Carvalho Park on December 16, 2016. Dozens of consumers gathered with staff, friends, and family to enjoy a festive holiday gathering. With lively entertainment provided by the talented … [Read more...]
