ABLE Information Session on Zoom
2024-11-18 09:00 - 10:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 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

LDAH Training: ABC's of Advocacy
2025-01-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our virtual workshops at the start of Year 2025. These sessions are for all families and professionals in the State of Hawaii.
January 8 ABC’s of Advocacy
January 22 IDEA and Chapter 60
January 29 Finding Common Ground for Optimal Teams
February 12 Parent as Collaborative Leaders
February 26 Measurable Goals
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm each day
Location: zoom platform
What to bring: your spirit of learning and engagement.
To register: call our office at 808-536-9684 or electronic link https://forms.gle/gzkVnMy44oKho3oL6
Upon registering, as a reminder you will receive two emails two weeks and two days prior to the scheduled event. If there are handouts for each workshop, we will send it prior to the workshop.

North Hawaii Footsteps to Transition Fair
2025-01-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Kahilu Town Hall Waimea, 67-1182 Lindsey Rd, Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
To register, click here
For more information on Footsteps to Transition, visit the website: https://footstepstotransition.weebly.com/

LDAH Small Group Sessions in HILO
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Easter Seals Hilo, 49 Kauulani Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for Small Group Sessions in Hilo! These sessions are for families who have concerns about their Individualized Education Program/504 plan and unsure of what direction to move forward with their next plan of action.
Date: Thursday January 16 & Thursday February 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm each day
Location: Easter Seals, 49 Kaiulani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
Venue: In Person
What to bring: the most current IEP and current evaluations for your child.
Families will receive individualized support from LDAH personnel while developing a plan of action to address their primary concerns for their child while networking with other parents. There is a limit of 3 families for each session, so sign up early!
To register: call our office at 808-536-9684
If families are calling LDAH for the first time, we will conduct an intake process, which takes about 30 minutes.

LDAH Training: IDEA and Chapter 60
2025-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our virtual workshops at the start of Year 2025. These sessions are for all families and professionals in the State of Hawaii.
January 22 IDEA and Chapter 60
January 29 Finding Common Ground for Optimal Teams
February 12 Parent as Collaborative Leaders
February 26 Measurable Goals
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm each day
Location: zoom platform
What to bring: your spirit of learning and engagement.
To register: call our office at 808-536-9684 or electronic link https://forms.gle/gzkVnMy44oKho3oL6
Upon registering, as a reminder you will receive two emails two weeks and two days prior to the scheduled event. If there are handouts for each workshop, we will send it prior to the workshop.

LDAH Training: Finding Common Ground
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our virtual workshops at the start of Year 2025. These sessions are for all families and professionals in the State of Hawaii.
January 29 Finding Common Ground for Optimal Teams
February 12 Parent as Collaborative Leaders
February 26 Measurable Goals
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm each day
Location: zoom platform
What to bring: your spirit of learning and engagement.
To register: call our office at 808-536-9684 or electronic link https://forms.gle/gzkVnMy44oKho3oL6
Upon registering, as a reminder you will receive two emails two weeks and two days prior to the scheduled event. If there are handouts for each workshop, we will send it prior to the workshop.

CCC Community Bridging Day
2025-02-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Kroc Center Hawaii, 91-3257 Kualakai Parkway, Ewa Beach, 96706, United States
To register, email: william.cadena@k12.hi.us

The Community Children’s Council hopes you are able to join us for this FREE Workshop that will be happening on Oahu.

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Salvation Army Kroc Center
Airfare Scholarships are available through Hilopaa.
Ground transportation is also being taken care of

Join us as we build a “strategy bridge” for each county which includes:
A plan to bring together partners to learn from each other and identify opportunities for collaboration and connection
Access to centralized information on programs, services, and supports for children with special needs
An advocacy toolkit to pitch the idea to county decision makers

Caregiver Engagement Webinar
2025-02-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
To register, click here

This is a friendly reminder that the Evidence-Based Services Committee will be presenting its next roundtable presentation entitled “Caregiver Engagement in Evidence-Based Services” and will take place next Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 3:00-4:30pm (HST) via Zoom Webinar. Please see the attached flyer for more information about this event. Please share widely with those you think may be interested!

This event is free and registration is required.
We will be offering 1.5 Social Work continuing education contact hours through the National Association of Social Workers – Hawaiʻi Chapter (Approval number HI62792023-167).

An exciting update: Psychologists who are HPA members or HiBHC volunteers will also be offered free CE credits thanks to our co-sponsor HPA, with the support of the Hawai‘i Behavioral Health Connection (a program of HPA)!

Oahu Footsteps to Transition on Zoom
2025-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
To register, click here

Parent Training on IDEA
2025-02-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
To Register, click here
To fill out the Reimbursement Form, click here
IDEA Training for Parents PDF
The Hawaii State Department of Education, Monitoring and Compliance Branch is hosting a one-day, in-person, FREE training for Parents on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). A virtual option via Zoom is available. The training is only open to parents and parent information, advocacy, and training centers. Please refer to the attached PDF for complete details.
The training will be facilitated by Deusdedi Merced Esq., Special Education Solutions, LLC, the nation’s leading expert in IDEA compliance, training, and dispute resolution.
This training will provide

an overview of the trends on due process decisions specific to Hawaiʻi

notable decisions nationwide

discipline procedures

discuss the legal aspect of timely evaluations

how parents can be engaged in the process.

Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 South Beretania Street, 5th Floor, Honolulu, HI
Virtual: A Zoom link is provided on the registration form. (refer back to this email to open the registration link, below, and find the Zoom link to click on)
Click here to register.
Registration will close on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
Neighbor-Island participants will be reimbursed up to $300 for airfare and ground transportation.

You must attend the whole training day from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to be eligible for reimbursement.

Submit the following to Wendy Smith and Michelle Arakawa (see PDF for email links)

Complete this Reimbursement Form (do not change pre-filled sections)

Copy of your Driver’s License

Copy of your boarding passes

Transportation receipt(s)

Deadline to submit for reimbursement is Friday, February 28, 2025

For additional questions about this training and reimbursement, please contact Wendy Smith or Michelle Arakawa at 808-307-3600.

LDAH Training: Parents as Collaborative Leaders
2025-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our virtual workshops at the start of Year 2025. These sessions are for all families and professionals in the State of Hawaii.
February 12 Parent as Collaborative Leaders
February 26 Measurable Goals
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm each day
Location: zoom platform
What to bring: your spirit of learning and engagement.
To register: call our office at 808-536-9684 or electronic link https://forms.gle/gzkVnMy44oKho3oL6
Upon registering, as a reminder you will receive two emails two weeks and two days prior to the scheduled event. If there are handouts for each workshop, we will send it prior to the workshop.

Conference for Families of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
2025-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Koolau Ballrooms, 45-550 Kionaole Rd, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, United States
Hawaii Children’s Action Network and the Comprehensive Services Center present:

A Conference for Families with deaf or hard of hearing children.

DATE: Saturday March 29, 2025
TIME: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
LOCATION: Ko’olau Ballrooms, Kaneohe, Oahu

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7a9kPywSGWKqG_wtiCEsnPIhkpKCmnFI3MJRkHEw67E8Nug/viewform

Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am

Topics covered will include:

the uniqueness of parenting a child who is deaf/hard of hearing

early language acquisition and brain development

educational advocacy

developmental milestones (birth -5)

ideas for how to support your child’s development at home and in the community

Neighbor island transportation scholarships are available. Up to $600 per family, for air and ground travel.

Childcare is free with certified early childhood teachers and ASL-fluent adults. You must request on the registration form. Space is limited, please bring children only if necessary.

Parents may bring their child’s IFSP or IEP for questions or guidance.

For questions or more info, contact Jennifer Clark
Email: Jennifer.Clark.dhh@gmail.com
or call 808-679-1370

LDAH Small Group Session in Hilo
2025-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Easter Seals Hilo, 49 Kauulani Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States

Play Date for Parents of D/HH/DB Children
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | HI
Register by pointing your camera on the QR code

Valentine Dance
2025-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Anthony of Padua Church Kailua, 148 A Makawao St., Kailua, HI, 96734, United States
To register, click here
The Hawaii Autism Foundation is hosting a free Valentine’s Day dance coming up on Sat, Feb 22nd. All are welcome!
DATE: Saturday February 22, 2025
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
LOCATION: St. Anthony’s Church, 148 Makawao St. (corner of Makawao & N. Kalaheo Ave.)

Come enjoy:

FREE Admission

Photo Booth

Pizza & Snacks

Music by DJ Ray

Meet New Friends

Mahalo for your support and let me know if you have any questions.
Sarah Sheppard
director@hawaiiautismfoundation.org
Director
Hawaii Autism Foundation
https://hawaiiautismfoundation.org/

LDAH Training: Measurable Goals
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – for our virtual workshops at the start of Year 2025. These sessions are for all families and professionals in the State of Hawaii.
February 26 Measurable Goals
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm each day
Location: zoom platform
What to bring: your spirit of learning and engagement.
To register: call our office at 808-536-9684 or electronic link https://forms.gle/gzkVnMy44oKho3oL6
Upon registering, as a reminder you will receive two emails two weeks and two days prior to the scheduled event. If there are handouts for each workshop, we will send it prior to the workshop.

Maui Footsteps to Transition Resource Fair
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:00 | UH Maui College, 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, Hawaii, 96732, United States

Day at the Capitol
2025-03-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Hawaii State Capital, 415 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
To register, click here

The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities (DD Councl) presents the 2025 Day at the Capitol!

A great opportunity to meet your legislators at the Capitol! Discuss disability-related issues/concerns, and meet with other concerned citizens.

DATE: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
WHERE: Hawaii State Capitol – meet in the basement Auditorium

Register for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-day-at-the-capitol-2025-tickets-1115945897219?aff=oddtdtcreator

Deadline to register is February 14, 2025

Activities include:

Welcome & Orientation

Meet with Legislators

Learn about the Public Access Room

Issues we will be discussing include:

Advocacy

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Early Intervention

Education

Emergency Preparedness

Employment

Health Care

Housing

Self-Determination

Transportation

For more information, or to volunteer for this event, please contact Zosimo Arista, 808-586-8169

LDAH Virtual Learning Lab: IDEA
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
To register, click here
Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawaii (LDAH) is offering virtual learning labs for parents.
Building Leaders in Parents creates a community of voices. Be part of the solution for your child receiving specially designed instruction under IDEA.
All learning labs are from 5:00 – 6:00 pm on Zoom.
March 12: IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – The Foundation
April 9: Evaluations – Understanding the Evaluation Process – The Frame
April 23: PLAAPF – Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance – The Engine
Here is the registration link
https://forms.gle/HAFozzzRG1kctXok6
or call 808-536-9684

Hilo Footsteps to Transition - In person
2025-03-25 04:30 - 19:00 | ARC of Hilo, 1099 Wainuenue Ave., Hilo, Hawaii, 96720
To Register, click here

The Department of Education, Hilo-Waiakea and Kau-Kea’au-Pahoa Complex Areas, would like to invite you to their in-person Footsteps to Transition Fair, to help families and youth with disabilities think about, plan and prepare for life after high school. Come learn from knowledgeable presentations and meet local community organizations that can help in the transition from high school to adult life.

WHAT: Footsteps to Transition Fair
DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
TIME: 4:30 – 7:30 pm
WHERE: Arc of Hilo, 1099 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

REGISTER by March 10
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUWpfwo7FltYfZ6eW-3XTGYKuuIvLBi2ec8N4ReLQVMBbttA/viewform

For more information about Footsteps to Transition events happening in your area, and to learn more about transition resources, visit: https://footstepstotransition.weebly.com/

LDAH Virtual Learning Lab: Evaluations
2025-04-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
