If you are having thoughts about taking your own life, it may help to know you are not alone. Millions of people struggle with their mental health and hold on every day. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 13.2 million adults in the United States reported having suicidal … [Read more...]
Emotional Wellness and Self-Care for Suicide Prevention – Guest Post by Ed Carter
September 13, 2024
Guest Post: Enhancing Mental and Physical Health for Seniors
August 20, 2024
Image: Freepik Enhancing Mental and Physical Health for Seniors As one ages, maintaining mental and physical health becomes increasingly important. Embracing a proactive approach to health can lead to a more vibrant and fulfilling life. By focusing on staying active and … [Read more...]
Disabilities Not a Barrier to Public Office – Guest Blog Post by Ed Carter
September 14, 2021
Disabilities Not A Barrier To Public Office By Ed Carter There are more than 151,000 elected offices available in the United States at a time. While you might not be qualified for all of them, as a person with a disability, you may be able to use at least one of them to advocate for … [Read more...]
JOB POSTING: Oahu IL Specialist
July 20, 2021
Independent Living Specialist: Job Description: We are now hiring on the island of Oahu for a part-time (25 hours/week) Independent Living Specialist. We are seeking a self-motivated, independent, “go-getter” with a heart for serving people with disabilities. Primary responsibilities … [Read more...]
What Would You Do? – Blog Post by Karin Riedel
July 6, 2021
What Would You Do? By Karin Riedel, Hilo IL Specialist July 6, 2021 Our June InterIsland Zoom group was all about what we would do in a natural disaster and how we can best prepare. We started off with a fun, interactive after-hurricane scenario where we … [Read more...]
What does Independence Mean to You? Guest Blog Post from Soderholm Mobility
June 30, 2021
What does Independence Mean to You? By: Alan Germain, Mobility Specialist, Soderholm Mobility, Inc. June 30, 2021 Celebrating our nation’s independence day on July 4th can be a meaningful time to reflect on what independence means to us. It was Independence Day, 20 years ago that our … [Read more...]
PRIDE: Recognizing LGBTQ+ and Disability Together
June 17, 2021
This year, President Joe Biden released his Proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month, 2021 to the country. We have and will continue to recognize June as Pride Month, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. As President Biden states in his proclamation: “I … [Read more...]
ALOHA INDEPENDENT LIVING HAWAII’S HILO OFFICE BURGLARIZED
June 8, 2021
On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at around 4 a.m., unknown and unauthorized individuals broke into the office of non-profit organization Aloha Independent Living Hawaii (AILH) Hilo at 1055 Kino'ole Street and stole over $5,000 worth of technology. The theft included a crucial external hard drive, which … [Read more...]
Earth Day with Inter-Island Group
April 30, 2021
The InterIsland Group met via Zoom on April 28 to celebrate the Earth! Julie, Lani and David gave tours of their gardens and shared information about the plants that they are growing. Others shared stories of their experiences growing their own plants, vegetables and fruit trees. Julie … [Read more...]
AILH Statement on Violence and Acts of Hate Against Asian Americans Pacific Islanders
March 23, 2021
We mourn the loss of the eight victims of the recent Atlanta Asian-American shootings, including six Asian women. Their names are: Hyun J. Grant, Yong A. Yue, Suncha Kim, Soon C. Park, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, and Delaina Ashley Yuan and Paul Andre Michels. We will continue to say their names and … [Read more...]
