AccesSurf Canoe Day
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
To Register, click here

Kona Traveling Mini Conference
2024-10-02 14:00 - 18:00 | HI
To register, click here
For more info, contact LDAH at 808-536-9684
Location: West Hawaii Civic Center
74- Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua-Kona

Maui Traveling Mini Conference with LDAH
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | HI

Hoomana Parent Support Mtg.
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | On Your Computer
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 of Oahu. Beyond that, we provide relevant information and resources to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities wherever you reside in the state.
Learn more about us on our Ho’omana Website HERE.

Our family support meetings will be held on Monday evenings. This meeting is accessible via zoom from the comfort of your own surroundings. This year we will have community meet ups at group suggested locations. Get connected with us and enjoy a great year, exploring the community, meeting families of children with disabilities and attending family forward events.

So please join us for our first meeting of the new school year!
Monday October 7, 2024

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Zoom
Remember to RSVP HERE today and we will send the link the day of the meeting.

Talk Story Session:

The new school year is a few weeks in, how is it going?

Learn from others how to navigate new schedules and environments.

2024 Hoomana Group Support Meetings

October 2023

First Monday 10/07/24

November 2023

First Monday 11/4/24

December 2023

First Monday 12/2/24

Early Childhood Conference
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-11 | Moanalua High School – Cafeteria, 2825 Ala Ilima Street, Honolulu, HI, 96818, United States
To register, click here
This FREE event will be open to parents, teachers and community members!

Molokai TMC
2024-10-14 08:00 - 17:00 | HI

Molokai Traveling Mini Conference with LDAH
2024-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | HI

Easter Seals Lifespan of Services Seminar
2024-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | On Your Computer
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Center on Disability Studies’ upcoming Partner Seminar, “Providing a Lifespan of Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Delays and Disabilities”. This is a free Partner Seminar webinar taking place via zoom on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm HST.
Participants will learn about Easterseals Hawaii’s services, current research and individualized family and client support, and new technology and program designs.
Register to reserve your spot now by going to the following link: https://go.hawaii.edu/E6a or signing up via the QR code in our flyer. And feel free to share our flyer and information with your own networks!

Stakeholder Input Meeting for Alternative Assessments
2024-10-18 08:30 - 16:00 | Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
The Assessment Section would like to extend their invitation to the forthcoming Hawaii State Alternate Assessment (HSA-Alt) Stakeholder Committee meeting where the accessibility experts at the state and complex area level, teachers for the HSA-Alt eligible students, special education advocates, parents of children with significant cognitive disabilities, and community members review and provide feedback on the ongoing HSA-Alt program and future development. Your input and expertise are greatly appreciated and we believe your participation will contribute significantly to the success of the meeting.
In-person meeting Friday, October 18.2024 from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Alamoana Hotel.
The committee will review and provide feedback on the development of the HSA-Alt program which includes:

New HSA-Alt Decision-Making Tool,
HSA-Alt 1 % Participation Action Plan,
HSA-Alt Shortened Test Proposal, and
Pilot HSA-Alt Classroom Embedded Assessment.

If you would like to participate in the HSA-Alt Stakeholder Committee, please register using the link https://tinyurl.com/24-Alt-stakeholder no later than Friday, October 4th.
All non-Department employees will receive a stipend of $194.01 per day. All participants will need to bring a computer or mobile device that can connect to the internet wirelessly for the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Hwa Hee Sohn, Test Development Specialist, Assessment Section, at 808-307-3636 or via email at Hwa_Hee.Sohn@k12.hi.us.

We appreciate your attendance.

Best Buddies Transition & Work Readiness
2024-10-18 18:00 - 19:30 | UH Lab School, 1776 University Ave., Honolulu, HI, United States

Care Mapping Workshop - East Hawaii
2024-10-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Keaau High School Library, 16-725 Keaau Pahoa Rd., Keaau, HI, 96749, United States
To register, click here
Please join the Department of Education, Hilopaa and LEND for a Care Mapping workshop!

What is Care Mapping? It is a process which guides and supports the ability of families and care professionals to work together to achieve the best possible health and educational outcomes. It shows the needs and supports required for a child with a disability in a visual “map” that you create in real-time. It is very helpful in determining your child’s needs and required services. It can help to create appropriate care plans, improve your child’s life, and even assist in advocacy.
In a nutshell: it will show you where your child is receiving supports and where the gaps are.

Kauai Footsteps to Transition Fair
2024-10-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Kauai Veteran’s Center, 3215 Kapule Hwy., Lihue, HI, 96766, United States

Oral Health Training for Families of DD/ID
2024-10-25 10:00 - 14:30, 2024-11-01 10:00 - 14:30 | Waimano Hale Campus, 2201 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, HI, 96782, United States
The Hawaii Oral Health Coalition, Hawaii Dental Service Foundation, and the Department of Health have developed an oral health training program to address the specific needs of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
This FREE training is designed for caregivers, non-dental providers, and families who support those with developmental and intellectual disabilities of any age.
The training will take place on October 25th and November 1st, 2024, with two sessions offered on each day at the DOH DDD Waimano Hale facility.
Refer to the attached training flyer for details.
Seating is limited to 22 participants per session, so early registration is recommended.
Register via:
Email: andrew.tseu@doh.hawaii.gov
Phone: 808-832-5710
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Andrew Tseu.
Thank you,
Andrew
ANDREW TSEU, DDS, JD
Chief | Developmental Disabilities Division / Hospital & Community Dental Services Branch
Hawai’i State Department of Health | Ka ‘Oihana Olakino
1700 Lanakila Ave., #203 | Honolulu, HI 96817
Office: (808) 832-5715 | Fax: (808) 832-5722
andrew.tseu@doh.hawaii.gov

Hilo Traveling Mini Conference with LDAH
2024-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | HI

Oahu Care Mapping
2024-10-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States

Lanai Traveling Mini Conference with LDAH
2024-11-02 11:00 - 13:30 | HI

Health Relationships Classes
2024-11-05 09:00 - 13:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here
Visit the website here: https://hpp.koka.org/

Equitable Access Symposium
2024-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Nelha Hale Iako, 73-970 Makako Bay Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
To register for in-person, click here
To register for Facebook Live, click here
This event is FREE but you must register!

Oahu Traveling Mini Conference with LDAH
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Hawaii Tokai International College, 91-971 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI, 96707, United States

ABLE Information Session on Zoom
2024-11-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Click here to register
9:00 am Hawaii Time
Watch the webinar and ask questions about how ABLE accounts, what they are and how they work.

Conflict Resolution Workshop
2024-11-19 09:00 - 13:30 | Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
To register, click here
Conflict Resolution Flyer 11.19.24-1
The Community Children’s Council Office (CCC) is offering a Free Workshop on The Art of Conflict Resolution and Finding Agreement. See attached flyer and information below to register for this free workshop. Parking and lunch included.
The Art of Conflict Resolution and Finding Agreement registration form
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 9 am to 1:30 PM
Location: Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 S. Beretania Street
Our presenter will be Tracey S. Wiltgen, Esq, of the Mediation Center of the Pacific.
Her bio is attached for your reference.
For more information on the Mediation Center of the Pacific, click the link below.
Mediation Center of the Pacific

Healthy Relationships Workshop
2024-11-19 16:00 - 2024-11-21 18:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here
To visit the website, click here

Learning Disabilities Workshop
2024-11-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
To register, click here
We would like to invite you to our November Speaker Session sponsored by the Inclusive Gifted Education Center at the Pacific Inclusive Research and Resources
Let’s Talk About Learning Disabilities: Definitions and Manifestations
Wednesday, November 20
11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Hawaiian Standard Time)
on Zoom
This presentation aims to provide an overview of learning disabilities, focusing on their definitions, key characteristics, and how they manifest in various educational and life settings. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities, explore common misconceptions, and learn about effective strategies for support and intervention. Ideal for anyone interested in fostering an inclusive environment for all learners.
This month’s session will feature:
Dr. Kiriko Takahashi, Interim Director, Center on Disability Studies (CDS), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is a learning disabilities specialist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adults across the lifespan. Her research interests are diverse and includes topics on transition of students with disabilities in the STEM pipeline, culturally responsive curriculum and teaching, inclusive education, Universal Design for Learning, and use of assistive technology. She is also the Director of the Pacific Basin University Center for Excellence and supports communities across the Pacific region.
Register to reserve your spot today!
Please feel free to share this email and attached flyer with anyone who would be interested in attending.
For more information about this session, please contact Jerrik Feliciano at Jerrik@hawaii.edu
We hope to see you there!

LDAH Training: Understanding Evaluations
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
To register, click here
Understanding the Evaluation Process
Saturday November 23, 2024
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LDAH Training: Review Evaluations with LDAH
2024-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
To register, click here
Review Evaluations with LDAH
In person training: 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu
Wednesday December 4, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 pm

Special Olympics Makahiki Inclusion Event
2024-12-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Special Olympics Hawaii Sports Complex, 91-610 Maunakapu Street, Ewa Beach, HI, 96706, United States
For more information, email Nip Ho at program@sohawaii.org
To download a PDF of the flyer, click here
To download a PDF of the Registration Form, click here

Deaf Santa
2024-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Pearlridge
“Deaf Santa and the Santa Experience”
Please join us to chat with Deaf Santa in ASL and watch his performers as they wish you the merriest of holidays.
DATE: Thursday December 12, 2024
TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE: Pearlridge Center in the former Inspiration Furniture Store, below the movie theaters in Wai Makai (Downtown)
Celebrating 32 Years at Pearlridge Center!
Happy Holidays from all of at:
Pearlridge Center, the ASL-related programs at Kapiolani Community College, Hawaii Department of Education Office of Student Support Services, Relay Hawaii, the Comprehensive Services Center and Southwest Airlines.
For more information, email Deaf Santa’s Coordinating Elves:
Jan Fried: jfreid@hawaii.edu
Carole Duran: carol.duran@k12.hi.us

LDAH Training: Organizing Your Documents
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
To register, click here
Organizing Your Documents, in person training
Saturday December 14, 2024
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LDAH Training: Preparing for the IEP
2024-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
To register, click here
In person Training
Preparing for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting
Wednesday December 18, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 pm
