Special Parent Information Network: Hawaii

SPIN Conference
2022-10-22 09:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | On Your Computer
Please join us for our fall SPIN Conference on Saturday October 22nd on Zoom. The conference will be free and open to parents and caregivers raising a child with a disability and the caring professionals who work with them.

Register HERE: https://forms.gle/KtvG35zN52oSdQoq5

This year, out conference theme is “It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint”, highlighting the skills families need to raise a child with a disability. We originally planned to offer an in-person event, but were unable to secure a location this fall, so we pivoted to offering a virtual mini-conference on October 22nd. In the spring, we plan to resume our full in-person SPIN Conference and resource fair, and will continue the “Marathon” theme. So think of the fall and spring SPIN Conferences like one big marathon event! And when training for a marathon, we don’t jump into running the whole race at once, we work ourselves up to it with smaller races, to build our strength and resilience. Imagine our October conference as a “5K Fun Run”, as we learn new skills, build on what we know and prepare for “the big race” ahead of us. Raising a child with a disability, learning medical terms, and understanding the IEP process, all while keeping our family going is like running a marathon. It can be physically exhausting yet gratifying, emotionally challenging yet rewarding, and it can feel like you’re running alone, even when surrounded by people who love and support you. Our workshops this fall will build on your skills around “Self-Care”, because you are worth taking care of too, “Humor & Laughter” because laughter counteracts against stress, and “Building a Network of Supports” because as we move along on our child’s journey, their supports and needs will change as they do. We are excited about these workshops and hope you are too! These “soft skills” will help you on your marathon journey no matter if you are just starting out or a seasoned “runner” and we can’t wait for you to join us!

Halloween Dance Party for Teens
2022-10-22 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 93 N. Kainalu Dr., Kailua, 96734, United States
The Hawaii Autism Foundation is having a free evening Saturday Dance Party for Halloween for differently abled teens and youth — we have Ray the DJ, face or arm painting and light snacks & drinks.

They are asking for people to please register so they know how many to expect.

To register for this event, please click here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/WyobaHi

ABLE Account National Webinar
2022-10-27 08:00 - 09:00 | On Your Computer
Register here
Learn more about ABLE Accounts here
Learn more about Special Needs Planning here

NQD Halloween Maze
2022-10-28 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-29 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-30 16:00 - 22:00 | Mililani Town Center, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, 96789, United States

TACA Family Day
2022-10-29 08:30 - 10:30
To RSVP, click here

Abled Hawaii Artists
2022-10-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Puna Kai Shopping Center, 15-2714 Pahoa Village Rd., Pahoa, Hawaii, United States
Contact: ahaarts808@gmail.com
Mar Ortaleza: 808-895-5353

Autism Society of Hawaii Halloween event
2022-10-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Ala Moana Beach Park – McCoy Pavilion, HI, 96814, United States
Saturday, October 29 from 4:00 – 5:30pm at Ala Moana Beach Park Picnic Area 25.
For more information call 808-427-6522

Hawaii Epilepsy Education Conference
2022-11-05 08:30 - 12:30 | Aloha Tower Marketplace, 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
*Free to attend
*Free onsite parking with validation
*Refreshments provided
*2.5 Social Work Continuing Education Contact Hours – FREE
Link to Register: https://www.epilepsyhawaii.org/hawaii-epilepsy-education-conference/

NQD Artist Academy
2022-11-12 09:00 - 10:30 | On Your Computer
To register, click here
After a bit of a hiatus, NQDʻs favorite comic book artist Pandesal Brad, is back to share his love for drawing with your child/ren. This weekend, we will host a zoom drawing session where Brad will share his iPad screen and allow participants to trace his steps while he draws out popular comic book characters.

Love your child’s artwork? bring it by project kapa where your child can turn their artwork into shirts, hats, coffee mugs, etc.

Date: November 12, 2022
Time: 9am – 10:30am
Location: Zoom
Cost” $10 per person/ family

SEAC Meeting
2022-11-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-09 09:00 - 12:00
9:00 am – 12:00 pm In-person/Virtual
Open to the public. In-person meetings held at
Office of Student Support Annex 475 22nd Ave.,
Honolulu. Zoom meeting ID 964 3914 1539.
For more info, call 586-8126 or visit their
website at www.seac-hawaii.org/meetings
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires that each state establish and maintain an advisory panel for the purpose of advising the State special education staff regarding the education of all eligible children with disabilities. In Hawaii that advisory panel is the Special Education Advisory Council or SEAC.
SEAC is made up of a diverse group of individuals with expertise on all aspects affecting special education and related issues. Membership includes a majority of parents of children with disabilities aged 26 or younger and persons with disabilities. Other members include teachers, administrators, university professors, juvenile and adult corrections program administrators, private and charter school representatives, representatives from the Department of Heath and the Department of Human Services, representatives for children who are in foster care or who are currently without a residence, and representatives from the community. All members serve on a volunteer basis.

Beyond the Moment Youth Conference
2022-11-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Neal S. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
To register, click here

NQD Kualoa Ranch Secret Island
2022-12-03 09:00 - 14:00

LDAH Marathon Training
2023-01-28 09:30 - 14:30 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States

Footsteps to Transition Fair
2023-02-04 08:30 - 12:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here
You can still join us on Saturday, even if you forgot to register, visit the Footsteps website (linked above) Saturday morning for a zoom link.

LDAH IDEA Marathon Training on Maui
2023-02-04 09:00 - 14:00

Financial Planning Workshop
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00

HI Autism Foundation: Valentines Dance Party
2023-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Anthony of Padua Church Kailua, 148 A Makawao St., Kailua, HI, 96734, United States

Play Group for D/HH Children
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00

Webinar: SSI & ABLE Accounts
2023-02-22 08:00 - 10:00 | On Your Computer
To register, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J9JBwcLFThKx3AxwbgINjg?timezone_id=Pacific%2FHonolulu
Webinar: February 22, 2023 | 8:00 AM HST
NAST and the ABLE Network are hosting the upcoming Social Security Benefits and ABLE Accounts webinar on February 22, 2023, at 1pm ET via the NAST Zoom platform.
You are invited to attend this special webinar to hear ABLE state program administrators and Social Security Administration (SSA) experts discuss topics including:
● General information about the benefits of owning an ABLE Account
● The relationship between ABLE Accounts and Social Security Disability Benefits
● Understanding the ABLE-related information that must be provided to SSA
● Resources on SSA benefits and ABLE Accounts
This session will be a great opportunity to learn how you can make the most of SSA benefits with your ABLE account. Register today to save your spot and receive further information.

DD Council Day at the Capitol
2023-03-02 08:00 - 14:00 | Hawaii State Capital, 415 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States

Kauai Train Ride
2023-04-30 10:00 - 12:00
Be the Voice! Kauai Train Ride at Kilohana
Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 10am
Adults $10 Children $8 (attached flyer)

RSVP through the Eventbrite link to ensure we have an accurate head count.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kilohana-train-ride-tickets-584153608167
If you have any question, do not hesitate to reach out!
Shana Cruz| Parent Advocate

E: Bethevoiceautismkauai@outlook.com

F: 808.346.2481

LDAH Parent Forum on Bullying
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States

LDAH Parent Forum on Bullying
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui Street, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Join us on Saturday May 13th as we host a Parent Forum to share advocacy tools & strategies to influence change.

HABA Parent Lunch
2023-05-24 11:00 - 13:00
One of the most common questions parents of newly diagnosed children with Autism have is about Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Hawaii Association of Behavior Analysis (HABA) is having an intimate luncheon on Wednesday, May 24th for parents who are new to ABA or parents who can contribute their insights on the ABA experience. HABA will also be creating a resource for new to autism and ABA later this year!

When: Wed., May 24th from 11-1 PM
Where: Gyotaku Restaurant
1824 South King Street

RSVP by May 17th to Lily Petit at (808) 594-8565 (text is best), or email: celebrating.awetism@outlook.com

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CSC on Maui
2023-06-01 17:00 - 19:00
Attention Maui families with deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind children! Please register to join us to meet on June 1, 2023 from 5-7 pm at Kihei Elementary, MEO Classroom B. We will discuss resources, network, and sign you up for support services. We will also be joined by special guests from Maui’s Deaf community who will teach ASL. Light dinner provided.
Register now: https://bit.ly/hpdbpcoffeecake

Inclusive Canoe Race
2023-06-04 09:00 - 15:00

Sensory Friendly Movie: Spiderman
2023-06-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Consolidated Theater Mililani, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Mililani, HI, 96789, United States
