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August 2008 Events


 DATE EVENT TIME & PLACE COST CONTACTS
1st Tuesday of the month Lihue Parent Support Group 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Lihue Public Library Conf. Room

FREE

Sponsored by the Kauai CCC

For more information contact Byron at 651-7878.

1st, 2nd 3rd Thursdays (subject to change) East Honolulu Community Children's Council Parent Support Group

 

7:30 - 9:30 p.m, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Kaimuki Christian Church @ the Keiki House

FREE

Sponsored by the East Honolulu CCC

For more information contact the CCCO @ 1-800-437-8641
2nd Tuesday of the month West Side Parent Support Group 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - West Kauai Medical Clinic at KVMH, Conference Room A & B

FREE

Sponsored by the Kauai CCC

For more information call Brende @ 337-2255 or email autismkauai@yahoo.com

2nd Wednesday & 3rd Friday of the month Waianae Community Children's Council - Parent Support Group 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Waianae Satellite City Hall, Conference Room

FREE

Sponsored by the Waianae CCC

For more information call Gloria at 220-8525 or email glopie@hotmail.com
2nd Sunday of the month Family Support Meeting for families with children who are deaf or have any degree of hearing loss 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Kapiolani Hospital, Conference rm A, 2nd Floor

 

For more information call Amanda at 384-8936.
3rd Tuesday of the month Ko'olauloa CCC Parent Support Group Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., HCIL Hauula Office

FREE

Sponsored by the Ko'olauloa CCC

For more information contact the CCCO at 586-5363.
3rd Wednesday of the month Leeward CCC Parent Support Group 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Kapolei Police Station

FREE

Sponsored by the Leeward CCC

For more information contact Janice at 672-6265 or 382-5878.
3rd Thursday of the month ADD/ADHD Support Group Meeting 9:00 a.m. - Schofield Barracks ACS Sponsored by EFMP Contact Janet at 655-1442.
3rd Thursday of the month Autism/PDD Family Support Group 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Easter Seals Conference Room, Lihue Sponsored by Kauai Autism/PDD Family Support Group Contact Kim at 332-0362 or Zaida at 742-9258 or e-mail to KauaiAutismSupportGroup@hotmail.com
4th Wednesday of the month Waianae Parent Group Meeting 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

FREE

Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies

For more information ccall Gloria at 692-8232.
4th Thursday of the month East Honolulu CCC Dad's Group

 

7:30 - 9:30 p.m, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Kaimuki Christian Church @ the Keiki House

FREE

Sponsored by the East Honolulu CCC

For more information contact the CCCO @ 1-800-437-8641
4th Thursday of the month Leeward Foster Parent Support Group 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.- Waianae District Park Playground

FREE

Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies

For more information call Gloria at 692-8232.
4th Saturday of the month Autism/PDD Family Support Group Monthly Meetings 9-10:30 a.m., Cameron Center Conference Room #2, 95 Mahalani Street, Kahului Sponsored by Autism Bridges and the Mental Health Association of Maui

For specific dates contact Sing at 572-8070 or e-mail autismbridges@hawaii.rr.com

Last Thursday of the month Community Children's Council of Maui- Parent Support Group 5:00 - 6 :30 p.m., 155 S. Puunene Ave. McDonald's

FREE

Sponsored by CCC of Maui

For more information call 276-5992 or email kulaskies@msn.com

Last Thursday of the month West Honolulu Community Children's Council - Parent Support Group 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Susanna Wesley Community Center

FREE

Sponsored by the West Honolulu CCC

For more information call Jonni @ 832-3792 or Lynn @ 733-9180.
Monthly West Hawaii Parent Group Meeting Time & location subject to change

FREE

Sponsored by Kona CCC & Hawaii Families As Allies

For more information call Debra Extor at 322-9567 or email dav.extor@hawaiiantel.net
8/7 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - Legal Services for Children (Waianae)

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
8/9 On Land, On Sand, and in the Sea - Working Together for Beach Access 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Haleiwa Ali'i Beach Park, Haleiwa Surf Center

Free, sponsored by C&C of Honolulu, DPR, Accessurf

For more information call the Therapeutic Recreation Unit at 768-3027.
8/10 Fashion' Ability: An Incusive Fashion Show for a Diverse World 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Waterfront at Aloha Tower

Free, sponsored by International Special Needs Institution

For more information call 1-888-542-8555 or e-mail to isniindia@aol.co.uk.
8/11-13 International Conference on Diverse Abilities & Innovative Supports 2008 Dole Cannery Ballroom - Oahu

 

Sponsored CRA

For more information call 1-888-542-8555 or

www.lifelibertyandthepursuitof.com or e-mail to lifelibertyandthepursuitof@craconferences.com

lifelibertyandthepursuitof@craconferences.com

8/14 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - McDonalds, Windward City Shopping Center

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
8/19 & 20 Brighter Futures: Improving Transitions for Young Adults Who are Deaf & Hard of Hearing Conference Ala Moana Hotel

Sponsored by STRIDE Hawaii

For more information call Lynn at 592-5902 or e-mail to stride.hawaii@gmail.com.
8/20 The Law: IDEA & Chapter 56 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Kapolei Police Station

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
8/20 What is a Learning Disability? 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Kapolei Police Station

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
8/21 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - LDAH office

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
8/23 "All About Inclusion" Mini-Conference 8:30 a.m. -12:00 noon - Dole Cannery, Lanai Ballroom

Sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25. Seating is limited.
8/26 So We Don't Agree: Dispute Resolution 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Hale Na'au Pono

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
8/27 P-3 Principal's Partnerships for Transition Summit 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Hilton Hawaiian Village

$45, sponsored by Haeyc

For more information call Mike at 531-5502 or e-mail mfahey@goodbeginnings.org.
8/28 Small Group Sessions (limited to 4 parents, agree to maintain confidentiality) 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. - LDAH office

Free, sponsored by LDAH/Hawaii Parent Training & Information Center

For more information call Mary at 536-9684, ext. 25.
8/28 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Training 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - DOH, State Laboratories Div., Waimano Home Road

Free, sponsored by DOH, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Division

For more information and to reserve your seat, call Catherine Sorenson at 733-9018 or email to catherine.sorensen@doh.hawaii.gov.

Additional support networks:

For information on the regular and support group meeting schedule of the Community Children's Council in your area, call the Community Children's Council Office at 586-5363 (Oahu) or 1-800-437-8641.

If you have questions about any of the events posted, e-mail SPIN or give us a call at 586-8126 (Neighbor Islands can call toll-free by dialing the following exchange numbers, then 6-8126:

Kauai - 274-3141; Hawaii - 974-4000; Maui - 984-2400; Molokai & Lanai - 1-800-468-4644