Special Parent Information Network: Hawaii

Maui: Fun Factory with the Autism Society of Hawaii
2024-07-28 08:30 - 10:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
To register, click here

Information

Join us for a sensory friendly Fun Factory morning!
Fun Factory will open 2 hours prior to general public opening, allowing our Autism ‘Ohana the opportunity to be themselves and enjoy a couple hours of game play!
Free for individuals on the spectrum, $5 for all others.
For questions please contact Shelby at: Shelbym@autismsocietyhi.org OR (808)342-0364

Location
70 East Kaahumanu Ave.
Unit A-13
Kahului, HI 96732 US

TACA Coffee Talk
2024-07-24 18:00 - 19:00
To register, click here

TACA Hawaii Coffee Talk – Back to School Tips

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Down to Earth Pearlridge (upstairs)
98-211 Pali Momi St.
Aiea, HI 96701

Back to school is an exciting time of year but for families living with autism it’s also a challenge. TACA is here to help! Whether you have questions about your child’s IEP, need tips for packing GFCF lunches or you want to brainstorm strategies for a positive school year this Coffee Talk is for you! Meet other parents on the autism journey, learn from their struggles as well as their successes to make this a year of growth for your child. An RSVP is required to attend this event.

Kona Sensory Festival
2024-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Kuleana Academy, 74-4820 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI, 96725, United States
An event sponsored by the Autism Moms of Kona

Parent Talk Cafe
2024-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here

FREE Behavior Conference - Open to All!
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-19 | Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96822, United States
To register, click here
To kick off the 2024-2025 school year, the Hawaii State Department of Education, Office of Student Support Services, is hosting “Ka Ulana ʻAna i ka Piko: In Weaving, You Begin at the Center,” a professional development opportunity focused on promoting positive student behavior and well-being. The conference and post-conference workshops will be held in person.
Dates
Tuesday, July 16 & Wednesday, July 17 (Main Conference Sessions).
Thursday, July 18 & Friday, July 19 (Post-Conference Workshops)
Time
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (registration check-in opens at 7am)
Location
Hawaii Convention Center
Student behavior and well-being are the results of interconnected factors that include systems for supporting teachers and staff, school and classroom environments, classroom rules and expectations, behavior management practices, curricular/instructional interventions, and their unique learning histories, strengths and needs, family support systems, and cultural backgrounds.
To embody the conference theme, “Ka Ulana ʻAna i ka Piko: In Weaving, You Begin at the Center,” conference participants will gain knowledge and resources about how to weave environmental factors together to help students develop and maintain appropriate behaviors, feel safe and supported in school, enjoy learning, and live up to their full potential. Participants will also gain a better understanding of how students may engage in challenging behavior as the result of their individual circumstances rather than inherent character flaws, promoting a more compassionate and restorative approach to responding to challenging behaviors that build positive relationships and lead to improved outcomes for all. The post-conference workshops will provide in-depth learning experiences on more specific behavior-related topics.
Session topics will include the Hawaii Multi-Tiered System of Support, Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, Applied Behavior Analysis, mental health, restorative practices/justice, etc. Our keynote speakers include Dr. Gregory Hanley, Dr. Pat Friman, and Warden Mark Patterson. Everyone is invited to attend and share with your networks. Please register at https://2024behaviorconference.sched.com/. Registration closes on June 28, 2024.
You may contact Joshua Hoppe at Joshua.Hoppe@k12.hi.us with any questions. Mahalo!

Hilo Autism Resource Fair & Ohana Day
2024-07-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Waiola Park Hilo, 799 Piilani St., Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
For more info, click here
Sunday July 14, 2024
10:00 – 2:00
Waiola Park in Hilo

LDAH IDEA Training
2024-07-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States

IDEA Training with LDAH
2024-07-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
To register, call LDAH at 808-536-9684

Sensory Movie: Despicable Me 4
2024-07-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Mililani Consolidated Theaters, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway Suite 173, Mililani, HI, 96789, United States
To register, click here
Join us while we lower the lights and sound for the perfect sensory sensitive movie experience for our special needs keiki.

Elf Jr. Sensory Show
2024-07-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Hawaii Theater, 1130 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
To register, click here
Kids can sing, dance, roam the theater, and swap seats as they enjoy the final dress rehearsal before the big opening. Experience the magic of “Papa Hawaii” in a relaxed and inclusive environment.

Teen Gaming Group Online
2024-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here
Next Session: June 30
1:00 – 4:00 pm

Maui Autism Resource Fair
2024-06-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Malama Pono Maui Clinic, 41 E Lipoa Street Unit 29, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
For more information, click here
June 30, 2024
10:00 – 2:00
Malama Pono Autism Clinic

Hilo: Talk Story: Sensory
2024-06-29 08:30 - 23:30 | Waiakea High School, 155 West Kawili St, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States

Sensory Film: Inside Out
2024-06-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96816, United States
To register, click here
Saturday June 22 @ 9:30 am
Kahala Consolodated Theaters
Keiki with Autism FREE
Adults must attend with children $17.50 per ticket
for more info: https://www.autismsocietyhi.org/

CCCOhana Mapping
2024-06-22 09:00 - 14:00
Please RSVP to Willie Cadena. Click here to RSVP.

Parent Talk Cafe with LDAH
2024-06-19 18:00 - 19:00 | On Your Computer
To register for a Zoom link, call LDAH at 808-536-9684

FREE White House Webinar Celebrating the Olmstead Act
2024-06-18 07:30 - 09:00 | On Your Computer
To register for this FREE event, click here
What is the Olmstead Act?
A 1999 US Supreme Court decision giving people with disabilities the right to live in the community and receive services, instead of being in institutions. That nobody should be forcibly removed from society and they should be able to make decisions for themselves.
Watch a short video here
This Tuesday, 18 June 2024, NACDD (National Association of Councils for Developmental Disabilities) and State DD Councils will play an integral role in The White House’s 25th Anniversary Olmstead Act celebration. A dozen DD Councils will be represented at the event in-person, and three council members will be speakers. NACDD will be there to represent all of the Councils. And, most importantly, people with IDD are centered at the event – holding six of the 11 speaking elements of the event.
This celebration will be open for the public to attend virtually. Our National Council has been working closely with the White House on the event. We ask that you all please get this out to your networks. We want as many people as possible to attend, not only our DD council or disability circles. This is not about politics, and it is not just for ‘people who do disability stuff’. Olmstead is all about community, and we hope to get all sorts of members of the community to attend. Real people will be talking about their real lives, and we want everyone to understand what Olmstead is and means to us, and – because having people with disabilities living in the community is good for the WHOLE community – we want people outside of disability circles to understand that Olmstead is good for them too. Please, tell you family, friends, neighbors to attend this event.
Again, it takes place this Tuesday, 18 June at 7:45am Hawaii Time.
It would be wonderful for the White House to see that Hawaii, the NACDD and the DD Councils can really turn out the folks! We want them to see that we can get people to show up for what matters to us. Please help us make this happen!
You MUST register for this White House event in order to attend virtually.

Kualoa Ranch Hike with NQD
2024-06-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Kualoa Ranch, 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy,, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, United States

UCP Parent/Caregiver Resource Pau Hana Series
2024-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | On Your Computer

AccesSurf Day at the Beach
2024-06-08 09:30 - 13:30 | White Plains Beach, Ewa Beach, HI, 96706, United States

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program
2024-06-08 09:00 - 11:00 | UH Manoa
Download a Registration Form here

Read to Me Conference
2024-06-06 08:00 - 13:30 | On Your Computer
Register here
It’s that time of year again – Read To Me International Foundation’s Annual June Conference! Please mark your calendars, save the date, and share the free virtual Conference. The event is geared towards pre-k and elementary school educators, parents/caregivers, and non-profit organizations! Please feel free to share the flyer if you’d like to!
Swag Bag: Each attendee* that participates throughout the whole Conference and completes the survey will receive a swag bag, which includes a book chosen by each keynote, a journal, and resources. *Attendees must reside in the state of Hawaiʻi.
Register Today: Spaces and supplies are limited, so please make sure you reserve your spot today by registering here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcemsqjorGtPsXazG644vr88VeLS2nnA2.
Featured Keynote Speakers: This year, we are featuring International Author Mem Fox and National Author Barney Saltzberg as our keynotes.
Other Speakers: Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke will kick off with a pre-recorded welcome. In addition, we have Lauren Padesky, HIDOE Office of Curriculum & Instructional Design, and Stacie Kaneshige from the Hawaiʻi State Library as confirmed Concurrent Session Speakers.
Derek Kurisu from KTA Superstores will be reading a story during the Lunchtime Read Aloud segment.
We will share more details on additional Concurrent Session Speakers by June 1st, so stay tuned!
Zoom Links and Zoom Reminders: Please note that registration email reminders will come from no-reply@zoom.us and not from Read To Me International Foundation, so please add no-reply@zoom.us to your contact list.

Oahu: Special Needs Planning Seminar
2024-05-04 10:30 - 14:30 | Neal S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Link to Register – click here

Hoomana Virtual Transition Night
2024-04-22 17:00 - 19:30 | On Your Computer
To RSVP, click here

Maui Footsteps to Transition Fair
2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Maui High School, 660 Lono Ave., Kahului, HI, 96732, United States
To register, click here
Or visit the Footsteps to Transition website

Pro Se Training for Parents
2024-04-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
To register, click here
For a Zoom link, click here
For the Reimbursement form, click here
Training for Unrepresented Parents (Pro Se) under IDEA
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (Department), Monitoring and Compliance Branch is hosting a
one-day training for Unrepresented Parents (Pro Se) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA). A virtual option via Zoom is available, click here.
The training will be facilitated by Special Education Solutions, LLC, the nation’s leading expert in IDEA
compliance, training, and dispute resolution. The training will provide an overview of special education law,
the hearing process, and pro se parents. The training is only open to parents, non-attorney advocates, and
parent training information centers.
• Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96814, Hibiscus Ballroom II,
2nd Floor
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast will be provided
• Lunch: On your own
Registration for Training
Register here
Registration will close on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Inter-Island Participants (Airfare and Ground Transportation Reimbursement)
The Monitoring and Compliance Branch will reimburse you up to $300 for the following:
• Airfare
• Ground Transportation
You must attend the whole training day from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to be eligible for reimbursement.
Reimbursement Request
To request reimbursement from the Monitoring and Compliance Branch, please complete the Supplier
Information section on the Reimbursement Form with a copy of your Driver’s License, boarding passes, and
transportation receipt(s) and submit it to Angela Wong at angela.wong@k12.hi.us and Mel Dela Rama
at mel.dela_rama@k12.hi.us. The School/Office Information and Administrator’s Authorization sections have
been completed by the Monitoring and Compliance Branch. Please do not change these sections.
The deadline to submit your reimbursement request is Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Should you have any questions, please contact Angela Wong and Mel Dela Rama at (808) 307-3600.

SPIN Conference
2024-04-06 08:30 - 15:30 | UH Campus Center Ballroom
To download a registration form, click here
Grab your water-wings and beach blankets and join us for the SPIN Conference on Saturday April 6, 2024 at UH Manoa Campus Center! This year, we’re diving into the theme “Ocean of Possibilities!” Whether you dip your toes into an informative workshop, or take the plunge into the resource fair, there’s a tidal wave of fun at the SPIN Conference!
For our neighbor island ohana, SPIN Airfare Scholarships are still available, and we have extended the deadline to apply to March 20th. Don’t delay, apply today!
We are now accepting applications for our SPIN Awards! Shine a spotlight on a special person who has been a lighthouse in your child’s education, or who is championing for a safer and more inclusive “IDEA Ocean” experience for all students. Deadline to submit your nominations is March 12th.
If you need assistance with the registration fees, we have scholarships available, thanks to our kind-hearted donors. Write “Scholarship Request” on the payment line, and we’ll work our mermaid magic to accommodate your request.
So, what are you wading for? Swim over to www.SPINconference.org or click on the QR code on the flyer, to download your registration, airfare and SPIN Award forms today, then snail-mail or email them to the addresses below. We’re going to have a shell of a time!

ABLE Accounts Overview & Information
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:00
To register, contact karen.glasser@unitedcerebralpalsyhawaii.org

Day at the Capitol
2024-03-07 08:00 - 14:00 | Hawaii State Capital, 415 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
To register, click here
To receive a bento lunch, you must register for this free event.

Hoomana Parent Support Group
2024-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event, United States
Aloha Families, Friends and Newcomers!

In case you are new to Ho’omana, we are a parent led, parent run support group for families. We are designed to support parents with a child on the Autism Spectrum in the Windward District.

Learn more about us on our Ho’omana Website HERE.

Wherever you reside in the state come join us and you’ll enjoy information and resources relevant to parents that have a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

OUR SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

(RSVP now and receive an email reminder with zoom link)

MARCH 2024
Join us on Monday, 03/04/24 from 6-7:30p for our monthly Talk Story support group meeting. To register for this support group RSVP HERE

We look forward to seeing all of you and also to meeting new families who may be coming for the first time!

Debbie & Kahea
Ho’omana Parent Support Group Facilitators
Follow us on Instagram @HoomanaGroup
