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Aloha Independent Living Hawaii (AILH) is a grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to providing Independent Living services to people with disabilities in the State of Hawaii. They operate on all islands and are currently, the only Statewide provider for Independent Living Services and Programs in the State of Hawaii. AILH believes in access to services as part of their independent living philosophy. The AILH staff travels directly to you. New consumers and inquiries are always welcomed. They are there to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
Call Aloha Indepedendent Living Hawaii today at 808-339-7297 or (800) 385-2454.
Aloha Independent Living Hawaii (AILH) provides five core services:
• Information and Referral
Our staff will assist and provide information of community resources to help consumers with their independent living needs.
• Peer Counseling
This service offers persons with disabilities an opportunity to be a part of a network of individuals with disabilities who are living independently in the community.
Support from peers offers emotional, social and practical assistance that helps people do the things they need to do to stay healthy and to continue to lead independent lives.
• Advocacy
Consumer / Individual advocacy: We will work with persons with disabilities to obtain necessary support services from other agencies in the community.
Systems Advocacy: To inform and advocate for change in an effort to increase equality and inclusion for the disability community.
• Independent Living Skills
Training provides individualized instruction in life skills and setting and achieving goals such as using public transportation, money management, social skills, recreation opportunities, daily living skills, self advocacy, etc.
• Transition
Our staff assists young people with disabilities transition to employment, further education, or independent living. Our staff also assists people in transitioning from health care facilities back to community-based living or help people avoid entering institutions.
Services are free and the only eligibility requirement is that consumers must be a person with a disability.
The concept behind independent living (IL) is the empowerment of persons with disabilities to make choices in their lives that will enhance their dignity and self-respect, and provide full integration into the community as equal citizens with all the privileges and responsibilities available to others.
AILH was founded by a group of experienced, committed and dedicated professionals who wanted to give persons with disabilities in Hawaii the choice of where to receive independent living services. The majority of board members and staff are persons with disabilities.
The AILH Maui staff is happy to service all the islands. If you or someone you know is an individual with a disability and in need of assistance, please have them contact our offices. See all islands contact below:
Maui Staff Contact: Lehua Chang, ILS
P.O. Box 1512
Kahului, HI 96733
HIKI NO Peer Support Group is composed of individuals with various disabilities. This group meets for fellowship and peer support every First Thursday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Place held: Kelea Foundation 111 Hana Hwy Kahului Hawaii 96732.
For more information, please contact Lehua Chang 808-866-4690. This support group is only open to consumers of AILH if you are interested, please contact our intake line.
FaceBook Private Peer Support Groups:
Wheelchair Life Hawaii | Facebook
Aloha Independent Living Hawaii Blind & Visually Impaired Group | Facebook
Aloha Big Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Group | Facebook
1055 Kino’ole Street, Unit 202
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-339-7297
Mixed Group Is composed of adults with various disabilities. This group meets for fellowship and peer support. The group meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at various locations (TBA).
For more information, please contact Karin Riedel at (808) 333-2408.
Life Choices is a group of women who share common life experiences as they live and navigate their lives. This group is held every 3rd Wednesday from 10 am to 12 noon. The next 2 meetings will be held at the Mohouli Park Pavillion in Hilo on the same day and time.
For more information, contact Bea Sextimo at 808-339-7297
Diversity is a fun group composed of individuals from the LGBTQ+ community whose goal is to find a way to reach the younger generation where they meet in a safe family-type environment and can enjoy a place for fellowship-where everyone can be their full selves. Meeting time: the third Friday of every month.
For more information, contact Joanne Pagan at 808-339-7297
Aninis Fongon Support Groupʻs purpose of this Chuukese support group is to have the Chuukese people come together to LEARN the English language, ENGAGE in all activities and get to know each other. This is a fellowship were all is welcome, both female and male. Meetings are every 2nd Monday of the month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
For more information, contact Karmemina Nethon at 808-339-7297
P.O. Box 283
Pearl City, HI 96782
Phone: 808-799-4028
The Hui objectives are to use crafting as cognitive therapy, provide support to people with brain and other neurotrauma injuries, educate others about neurotrauma through community outreach, give back to the community through Hui activities and events, and offer its products to the public in order to sustain the group by collecting enough funds to purchase materials for crafting activities.
The Hui holds regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year. Hui members also participate in the Brain Injury Association of Hawai`i support group meetings at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. For more information, please contact Val Yamada at huimalama01@gmail.com or call (808) 385-5462.
P.O. Box 2061
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Phone: 808-866-3792
‘Ike Loa is a peer support group for individuals with various disabilities. This group meets every 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-3 pm. Place held: Home Pumehana; 290 Kolapa Place, Kaunakakai, HI 96748.
This support group is for consumers of Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, if you would like to become a consumer and receive services, please call 808-339-7297 or for questions regarding group please call Tina He-Lindsey at 808-866-3792
Phone: 808-652-6092
Laulima Peer Support Group
AILH (Aloha Independent Living Hawaii) offers an opportunity to be a part of a network where you can receive support from peers for an interchange of emotional, social, and practical assistance. Also, at times guest speakers will attend & amp; discuss topics of interest.
Laulima Peer Support Group do the things needed to promote independent lives through wellness and well-being through TENACITY & PERSEVERANCE!
For more information, please call Holly at 808-652-6092.
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