Special Parent Information Network: Hawaii

Family Support with Child and Family Services
2026-03-25 09:00 - 10:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Zoom
Ohana Support Services, a program of Child and Family Services, invites you to join their virtual Nurturing Families Parent Support Groups in March.
The groups offered are voluntary, intended for support and enrichment purposes.

To join, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the Zoom link below.

For information and questions, please call 808-681-1438

Topic: Strength Within: Developing Self-Worth and Empowering Caregivers and Youth

Session #2
Wednesday March 25, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am
With Kawai
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99195606605?pwd=[REDACTED]

Hilo Footsteps to Transition
2026-03-25 13:00 - 18:00 | ARC of Hilo, 1099 Wainuenue Ave., Hilo, Hawaii, 96720
To register, click here
DATE: March 25, 2026
TIME: 1:00 – 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Arc of Hilo
Light Dinner, Giveaways, iPads, Gift Cards, Network with Vendors
It’s never too early or late to start planning! Footsteps to Transition is a FREE event for students with disabilities and their families to help make a successful transition from high school to adult life and independence. We hope you can join us for this AWESOME event!
Schedule:
1:00 – 4:00 pm: Open to network with vendors
4:00 pm: Welcome
4:10 – 5:00 pm: Speakers/Presentations
5:00 pm: Program Guide and BIG GIVEAWAYS
5:10 – 6:00 pm Open to network with vendors
Giveaways are available throughout and between presentations.
To learn more about statewide transition resources, visit: https://footstepstotransition.weebly.com/ or scan the QR code.

40th Annual SPIN Conference
2026-03-28 08:00 - 16:30 | UH Campus Center Ballroom
Join us for our 40th annual SPIN Conference “SPIN is 40 and Fabulous!”
More info and registration forms can be found here: https://spinconference.org/2026-spin-conference/

Parent Talk Cafe on Due Process
2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Parent Talk Café
A Learning Hub for Parents & Families
Topic: Preparing for Due Process Pro Se
(Pro Se is when parents file for due process without a lawyer)
Jasmine Williams will be our guest speaker, a former LDAH employee, a parent, a grandmother of children
With disabilities and a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities, She is known for her direct candor and passion for
Justice and equity. Her lived experience in advocacy, State Complaints and Pro Se Due Process will give parents the information
They need to make informed decisions
March 18, 2026 Part 1
April 15, 2026 Part 2
5pm to 6pm
@Parent Talk Café FB Private Group Follow us on Facebook @LDA Hawaii & Pacific PTI

If you are not a member of the Private Facebook Parent Talk Cafe page, click on this link https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HG7eDWy58/?mibextid=wwXIfr and answer a few questions. An administrator will admit you to the page. On the day and time of the event, go to the Parent Talk Cafe Page and you will see the live session. You will be able to interact and ask questions through the comments under the live stream.

LDAH Learning Labs: IDEA & Chapter 60
2026-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our Learning Labs. Building Leaders in Parents creates a community of voices. Be part of the solution for your child receiving specially designed instruction under IDEA

April 22, 2026 IDEA/Chapter 60: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 and Hawaii’s Rules & Regulations affecting a free appropriate public education for students who are eligible. It’s a Foundation. When families understand the law, they can confidently advocate, collaborate with schools and gain knowledge

We highly recommend bringing your spirit of learning and engagement to our Learning Labs.
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Zoom Platform
4 Ways to Register

Call our office at 808-536-9684
QR code on flyer
Register at our NEW Website events page https://www.ldahawaii.org/events.html
New LDAH App: From website, scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Install Our App”. We welcome feedback on our New LDAH App.

Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawai’I (“LDAH”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1968 by parents of children with learning disabilities to provide educational advocacy, training, and support to promote public awareness, remove barriers, and provide full opportunities for these children. Today, LDAH serves parents and families of children with any type of disability. Its primary purpose is to provide training, counseling, and advocacy services to help parents successfully navigate Hawaii’s special education system and obtain a free appropriate public education for their children as mandated by law. The goal of LDAH is to help families and schools to understand the IDEA and how to use it to benefit children with disabilities. We serve families of children of all ages (birth to 26) and all disabilities (physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional) by providing a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites

Kauai Autism Family Dining Night
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:30
🧡 Kauai Autism Family Dining Night 🧡
We’re so excited to invite our Autism community to a special evening of connection, good food, and togetherness.
📍 Kalaheo Brick Oven Pizza
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
✨ Families can (at their own expense):
• Order off the menu
• Build your own pizza kits – $14 + tax
Includes:
• White dough
• Marinara sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
(Choose 2 toppings from a 4-topping selection)
•Pepperoni
•Mushrooms
•Olives
•Homemade Italian Sausage
💛 This is a closed event, created exclusively for our Autism community.
📲 Please RSVP by Friday, April 24, 2026, by 8:00 PM
📞 (808) 346-2481
📧 Bethevoiceautismkauai@outlook.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2371740533057729/about
Let’s bring awareness to Autism and create a space where our families feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
We look forward to seeing you there!

FREE Crucial Conversations Class
2026-05-01 08:30 - 16:30
Presented by the University of Hawaiʻi, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Maternal & Child
Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (MCH LEND) Program, in
partnership with Crucial Learning.

Do you support and advocate for children with disabilities and their family members in Hawaiʻi?
If so, please join our FREE training opportunities to develop communication skills for building,
strengthening, and maintaining important relationships.

Training 1: Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue [Displayed in a light blue box]
DATE: Friday, May 1, 2026
TIME: 8:30am to 4:30pm
LOCATION: UH West Oahu, A225

Develop conversational and relational skills for handling difficult conversations at work and at home.

Ideal for all people in all kinds of roles.

Training 2: Crucial Conversations for Accountability [Displayed in a light yellow box]
DATE: Friday, May 15, 2026
TIME: 8:30am to 4:30pm
LOCATION: UH West Oahu, A225

Develop conversational and relational skills for handling difficult conversations that involve holding people to commitments.

Ideal for people in supervisory roles (parents of teenagers too!).

How to Register [Displayed in a green-bordered box alongside a QR code]
Visit https://forms.gle/hnfnenCbb93u9mpF8 to save your spot.
For questions, email: mchlend@hawaii.edu

LDAH Learning Labs: Evaluations
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our Learning Labs. Building Leaders in Parents creates a community of voices. Be part of the solution for your child receiving specially designed instruction under IDEA

May 6, 2026 Understanding Evaluations: Having the right data to develop the IEP begins with the evaluation process.
May 13, 2026 Developing the IEP: An Individualized Education Program needs to be developed, reviewed, and revised. Understand the steps to this process.

We highly recommend bringing your spirit of learning and engagement to our Learning Labs.
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Zoom Platform
4 Ways to Register

Call our office at 808-536-9684
QR code on flyer
Register at our NEW Website events page https://www.ldahawaii.org/events.html
New LDAH App: From website, scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Install Our App”. We welcome feedback on our New LDAH App.

Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawai’I (“LDAH”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1968 by parents of children with learning disabilities to provide educational advocacy, training, and support to promote public awareness, remove barriers, and provide full opportunities for these children. Today, LDAH serves parents and families of children with any type of disability. Its primary purpose is to provide training, counseling, and advocacy services to help parents successfully navigate Hawaii’s special education system and obtain a free appropriate public education for their children as mandated by law. The goal of LDAH is to help families and schools to understand the IDEA and how to use it to benefit children with disabilities. We serve families of children of all ages (birth to 26) and all disabilities (physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional) by providing a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites.

Parenting Class: Supporting Keiki in Self-Regulation
2026-05-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Ohana Support Services, a program of Child and Family Services, invites you to join their virtual Nurturing Families Parent Support Groups in April.
The groups offered are voluntary, intended for support and enrichment purposes.

To join, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the Zoom link below.

For information and questions, please call 808-681-1438

Topic: Empathetic Guidance: Supporting Keiki in Self-Regulation with Verbal & Physical Redirection

Session #1:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am
With Char
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93911421049?pwd=[REDACTED]

Session #2
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 pm
With Sue
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97973816119?pwd=[REDACTED]

Topic: Understanding Stress & Problem Solving, Decision Making, Negotiation & Compromise

Session #1
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 pm
With Char
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93911421049?pwd=[REDACTED]

Session #2
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am
With Sue
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97973816119?pwd=[REDACTED]

Parent Class: Supporting Keiki in Self-Regulation
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Ohana Support Services, a program of Child and Family Services, invites you to join their virtual Nurturing Families Parent Support Groups in April.
The groups offered are voluntary, intended for support and enrichment purposes.

To join, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the Zoom link below.

For information and questions, please call 808-681-1438

Topic: Empathetic Guidance: Supporting Keiki in Self-Regulation with Verbal & Physical Redirection

Session #2
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 pm
With Sue
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97973816119?pwd=[REDACTED]

Topic: Understanding Stress & Problem Solving, Decision Making, Negotiation & Compromise

Session #1
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 pm
With Char
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93911421049?pwd=[REDACTED]

Session #2
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am
With Sue
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97973816119?pwd=[REDACTED]

LDAH Learning Labs: Developing the IEP
2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our Learning Labs. Building Leaders in Parents creates a community of voices. Be part of the solution for your child receiving specially designed instruction under IDEA

May 13, 2026 Developing the IEP: An Individualized Education Program needs to be developed, reviewed, and revised. Understand the steps to this process.

We highly recommend bringing your spirit of learning and engagement to our Learning Labs.
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Zoom Platform
4 Ways to Register

Call our office at 808-536-9684
QR code on flyer
Register at our NEW Website events page https://www.ldahawaii.org/events.html
New LDAH App: From website, scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Install Our App”. We welcome feedback on our New LDAH App.

Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawai’I (“LDAH”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1968 by parents of children with learning disabilities to provide educational advocacy, training, and support to promote public awareness, remove barriers, and provide full opportunities for these children. Today, LDAH serves parents and families of children with any type of disability. Its primary purpose is to provide training, counseling, and advocacy services to help parents successfully navigate Hawaii’s special education system and obtain a free appropriate public education for their children as mandated by law. The goal of LDAH is to help families and schools to understand the IDEA and how to use it to benefit children with disabilities. We serve families of children of all ages (birth to 26) and all disabilities (physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional) by providing a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites.

FREE Crucial Conversations Class
2026-05-15 08:30 - 16:30
Presented by the University of Hawaiʻi, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Maternal & Child
Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (MCH LEND) Program, in
partnership with Crucial Learning.

Do you support and advocate for children with disabilities and their family members in Hawaiʻi?
If so, please join our FREE training opportunities to develop communication skills for building,
strengthening, and maintaining important relationships.

Crucial Conversations for Accountability [Displayed in a light yellow box]
DATE: Friday, May 15, 2026
TIME: 8:30am to 4:30pm
LOCATION: UH West Oahu, A225

Develop conversational and relational skills for handling difficult conversations that involve holding people to commitments.

Ideal for people in supervisory roles (parents of teenagers too!).

How to Register [Displayed in a green-bordered box alongside a QR code]
Visit https://forms.gle/hnfnenCbb93u9mpF8 to save your spot.
For questions, email: mchlend@hawaii.edu

Parent Class: Understanding Stress & Problem Solving
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Ohana Support Services, a program of Child and Family Services, invites you to join their virtual Nurturing Families Parent Support Groups in April.
The groups offered are voluntary, intended for support and enrichment purposes.

To join, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the Zoom link below.

For information and questions, please call 808-681-1438

Topic: Understanding Stress & Problem Solving, Decision Making, Negotiation & Compromise

Session #1
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 pm
With Char
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93911421049?pwd=[REDACTED]

Session #2
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am
With Sue
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97973816119?pwd=[REDACTED]

LDAH Parent Talk Cafe: Letter Writing
2026-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Parent Talk Café
A Learning Hub for Parents & Families
Topic: Letter Writing
Learn how to write effective letters, where to begin and what to do if you don’t get a response Communicate your concerns, keep good documentation, and be an accountable IEP Team Member
Join us @Parent Talk Café FB Private Group(Only Parents Group)
May 20, 2026, Wednesday 5pm to 6pm
If you are not a member of the Private Facebook Parent Talk Cafe page, click on this link https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DyTTZfxp2/ and answer a few questions. An administrator will admit you to the page. On the day and time of the event, go to the Parent Talk Cafe Page and you will see the live session. You will be able to interact and ask questions through the comments under the live stream
Follow us on Facebook @LDA Hawaii & Pacific PTI

Hilo Pottery Painting for Moms
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00
Because motherhood looks different here—and that deserves to be celebrated, supported, and seen. 💕 Join us for a special Mother’s Day celebration made just for our Aloha Mind mama community 🌸 We’re slowing down, getting creative, and filling our cups (literally and figuratively) with a relaxing morning of pottery painting.
🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Hilo Bay Pottery
Come as you are, connect with other amazing moms, and create something beautiful to take home. Pieces range from $20+ (pay for your own).
Bring your favorite snack/pupu if you’d like to share!
📲 RSVP required to Shy at (808) 333-4440
We can’t wait to spend this time with you 🤍

Shylalyn Gacusana | Founder
shyla@alohaminds.org
808-333-4440
www.alohaminds.org

Parent Class: Understanding Stress & Problem Solving
2026-05-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Ohana Support Services, a program of Child and Family Services, invites you to join their virtual Nurturing Families Parent Support Groups in April.
The groups offered are voluntary, intended for support and enrichment purposes.

To join, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the Zoom link below.

For information and questions, please call 808-681-1438

Topic: Understanding Stress & Problem Solving, Decision Making, Negotiation & Compromise

Session #2
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am
With Sue
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97973816119?pwd=[REDACTED]

Kauai Family Get Together
2026-06-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Lydgate Park, Leho Drive, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
The Kauai Children with Special Health Needs Program will be having a Family Get Together on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at Lydgate Beach Park-large pavilion that was rescheduled from the Kona low storms in March.
This is a great opportunity for parents of children with health needs, intellectual or developmental disabilities to get together and network. We will have resources, light lunch and activities for children and the parents to participate in. Please share this with any families who have a child with a special health need/DD/ID ages 0-21.
Below is the registration link or scan the QR Code on the flyer. For more information, please contact us at 808-241-3376.
Registration Link : https://forms.gle/8SnhZEroczQGgGD1A

DATE: Wednesday June 10
TIME: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Lydgate Park – Large Pavilion
RSVP by June 1
Email: taryn.chow@doh.hawaii.gov or call 808-241-3376

Light lunch provided

Connect with families

Build friendships

Fun activities

Community resources

LDAH Learning Lab: Transitions
2026-06-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our Learning Labs. Building Leaders in Parents creates a community of voices. Be part of the solution for your child receiving specially designed instruction under IDEA.
June 10, 2026 Navigating Transitions: Prepare, Plan, Execute when your child transitions from early intervention, middle school, high school & beyond
June 24, 2026 Beyond the Wiggles: Understanding ADHD: Know the facts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the support needed when a child is diagnosed
We highly recommend bringing your spirit of learning and engagement to our Learning Labs.
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Zoom Platform
4 Ways to Register
Call our office at 808-536-9684
QR code on flyer
Register at our NEW Website events page https://www.ldahawaii.org/events.html
New LDAH App: From website, scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Install Our App”. We welcome feedback on our New LDAH App.

Parent Training Workshop
2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Ohana Support Services, a program of Child and Family Services, invites you to join their virtual Nurturing Families Parent Support Groups in June.
The groups offered are voluntary, intended for support and enrichment purposes.

To join, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the Zoom link below.

For information and questions, please call 808-681-1438

Topic: Praising Your Keiki: Cultivating Positive Reinforcement & Encouragement

Session #1
Friday, June 12, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 am
With Trudy
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93639663257?pwd=[REDACTED]

Session #2
Sunday, June 21, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 pm
With Janel
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99124485412?pwd=[REDACTED]

Parent Training Workshop
2026-06-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Ohana Support Services, a program of Child and Family Services, invites you to join their virtual Nurturing Families Parent Support Groups in June.
The groups offered are voluntary, intended for support and enrichment purposes.

To join, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the Zoom link below.

For information and questions, please call 808-681-1438

Topic: Praising Your Keiki: Cultivating Positive Reinforcement & Encouragement

Session #2
Sunday, June 21, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 pm
With Janel
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99124485412?pwd=[REDACTED]

LDAH Learning Labs: Understanding ADHD
2026-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our Learning Labs. Building Leaders in Parents creates a community of voices. Be part of the solution for your child receiving specially designed instruction under IDEA.
June 24, 2026 Beyond the Wiggles: Understanding ADHD: Know the facts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the support needed when a child is diagnosed
We highly recommend bringing your spirit of learning and engagement to our Learning Labs.
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Zoom Platform
4 Ways to Register
Call our office at 808-536-9684
QR code on flyer
Register at our NEW Website events page https://www.ldahawaii.org/events.html
New LDAH App: From website, scroll down to the very bottom and click on “Install Our App”. We welcome feedback on our New LDAH App.
