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SUMMARY:Kauai Footsteps to Transition Fair
DESCRIPTION:To register for this FREE event\, click here\nYou are invited to attend the Kauai Footsteps to Transition fair on October 1st!  Join us as we “STEP” into transitions\, an educational afternoon filled with min-talks and resource tables to help students and their parents/guardians navigate their transition journey towards life and independence after high school. Students and self-advocates can work on advocacy during Q&A with Kauai County Council members and Legislators.\nTransition planning begins early!  This event is open to high school\, middle school and elementary students\, families\, teachers\, DOE staff and community partners and providers.\nDATE: Wednesday October 1\, 2025\nTIME: 2:00 – 5:00 pm\nWHERE: Kauai Convention Hall – 4191 Hardy St\, Lihue\, HI 96766\n\n\nResource Tables from local and state agencies\n\n\nMini Talk Sessions include topics on\n\n\nHousing\n\n\nEmployment\n\n\nHealth Transitions\n\n\nIEP Transitions\n\n\nAlternatives to Guardianship\n\n\n\n\nLegislator Q&A\n\n\nAwesome Door prizes and a FREE Bento Dinner!  If you pre-register\, you will receive 2 door prize tickets!\nFrom 5:00 – 6:00 pm\, a Q&A session will be held with our Kauai County Council Members.\nFor more information on transition from high school to adult life\, visit the Hawaii Footsteps to Transition Fair website: https://footstepstotransition.weebly.com/  to learn about health transitions\, age of majority when your child turns 18\, college and career opportunities and more! Don’t forget to download your island-specific  Footsteps to Transition workbook to help you get started in your teens transition out of high school.
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/kauai-footsteps-to-transition-fair-2/
LOCATION:Kauai Convention Hall\, 4191 Hardy St\, Lihue\, Hawaii\, 96766
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251010T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251010T120000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Snack Crafts for Deaf/HH/DB children
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nFamilies with young Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, or Deaf-Blind children—come join us for a spook-tacular time! Siblings welcome.We’ll be making fun\, creative Halloween-themed snacks together—no tricks\, just treats! Friday\, October 10\, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nComprehensive Services Center\, 1953 South Beretania St.\, Suite 5A\, Honolulu\, HI 96826
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/halloween-snack-crafts-for-deaf-hh-db-children/
LOCATION:Comprehensive Services Center\, 1953 Beretania Strette\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96826\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Comprehensive Services Center":MAILTO:admin@csc-hawaii.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251010T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
CREATED:20251003T221741Z
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SUMMARY:Dyslexia Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nBeyond the Deficit Lens: Understanding dyslexia\, building strengths\, and advocating for change. \nEmpowerment\, Togetherness and Advocacy for every family. \nThis workshop helps parents and caregivers gain practical knowledge about dyslexia and learn strength-based approaches to support their children. Build confidence\, celebrate your family’s unique strengths\, and discover effective ways to advocate for positive change – together. \nWhy attend? Learn how to spot signs of dyslexia early\, support your child’s learning journey and join a supportive community advocating for a brighter future for all keiki.
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/dyslexia-workshop/
LOCATION:Kaimuki Public Library\, 1041 Koko Head Avenue\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96816\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hawaii Branch of the International Dyslexia Association":MAILTO:mhiga.hi@dyslexia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T201648Z
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SUMMARY:Hilo Sensory Festival
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/hilo-sensory-festival/
ORGANIZER;CN="Autism Moms of Kona":MAILTO:jessica.c.thatcher@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251011T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
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UID:8529-1760187600-1760193000@spinhawaii.org
SUMMARY:Parents for Public Schools Talk Story
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here  \nParents for Public Schools Hawaii is inviting you to a FREE Family Luncheon and talk story for success for all children!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnyone is welcome to come without RSVPing\, but lunch may not be guaranteed.\n     PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: \n\n\n“Talk Story: The Road to Student Success & Building Grit” \nDr. Barbara Hong is an international advocate and educator with over 25 years of experience in transforming schools and improving student outcomes\, particularly for marginalized learners\, low-income\, students with disabilities\, and non-traditional groups. \n\n\n“Success for all our Students” panel discussion \n\n\nDr. Barbara Hong\, Dean for Postsecondary Transition Programs in Massachusetts \n\n\nSusan Rocco\, Co-coordinator Special Parent Information Network (SPIN) \n\n\nDebbie Kobayakawa\, Chair Ohana Task Force for SOHI\, HI State Council on Developmental Disabilities \n\n\nGordon Miyamoto\, Educational Specialist for Hawaii Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports\, Student Services Branch\, HIDOE
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/parents-for-public-schools-talk-story-2/
LOCATION:Windward Community College\, 45-720 Keaahala Rd. \, Kaneohe\, HI\, 96744\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251013T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
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UID:8532-1760344200-1760367600@spinhawaii.org
SUMMARY:IDEA Bootcamp for Parents
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nThe Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (Department)\, Monitoring and Compliance Branch\, is hosting a one-day training for parents of students with disabilities whose children are currently receiving special education services through the Department or suspect that their children may have an educational disability. Parent training information centers that support parents of students with disabilities\, as well as educational advocates\, may attend. This training is not for licensed attorneys who appear before the IDEA hearing officers of the Office of Dispute Resolution. The training\, led by Deusdedi Merced\, Esq. of Special Education Solutions\, LLC\, a nationally recognized expert in special education law\, is designed to strengthen understanding and support effective implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 60. \nDate: Monday\, October 13\, 2025 \nTime: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm \nLocation: Windward Community College\, Hale ʻĀkoakoa Atrium\, Room 101 \nVirtual Option Available: Participants may attend via Zoom. \n\n\n https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84436323654 \n\n\nMeeting ID: 844 3632 3654 \n\n\nRegistration:  Click here to register\, or see the flyer for a QR code and clickable link \nQuestions? Contact the Monitoring and Compliance Branch at (808) 307-3600.\n\nReimbursement for Neighbor Island Travel\nIf you are travelling from a neighbor island\, the Monitoring and Compliance Branch will reimburse for airfare and ground transportation up to $300. You must attend the whole day training from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to be eligible for reimbursement.\n\nTo 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 Wendy Smith at wendy.smith@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. \nDeadline to submit your reimbursement request is Friday\, October 24\, 2025.\nShould you have any questions\, please contact Wendy Smith and Aleena Ashton at\n(808) 307-3600.
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/idea-bootcamp-for-parents/
LOCATION:Windward Community College\, 45-720 Keaahala Rd. \, Kaneohe\, HI\, 96744\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251014T100000
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SUMMARY:Ohana Support Services Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nFor a PDF\, click here \nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94343898498?pwd=piESgWM0yQDj9c6tEnv0aM5orrkQLn.1  \n 
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/ohana-support-services-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Child & Family Service":MAILTO:rlsoon@cfs-hawaii.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251015T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251015T180000
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SUMMARY:LDAH Learning Labs: Goals & Objectives
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nPlease join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – Building Leaders in Parents creates a community of voices.  Be part of the solution for your child receiving specially designed instruction under IDEA. \n     Our Guest Presenter Dr. Tierney Barcarse Hawaii Department of Education Special Education District Education Specialist  will be presenting on the following topics: \n\nOctober 15   Goals and Objectives: Learn How Goals and Objectives are derived from the Eligibility Determination\, calculating appropriate goals\, data collection/reporting\,\n\n                 and how to communicate/ask questions about measurable goals. \n\nOctober 22   What is specially designed instruction(SDI) \, why is it important\, how is it calculated in the IEP\, and how to communicate with the Team about SDI\n\nWe highly recommend bringing your spirit of learning and engagement to our Learning Labs \nTime: 5:00 pm – 6:00pm \nLocation: Zoom Platform \nTo register:  call our office at 808-536-9684\, QR code on flyer  or  this registration link: https://forms.gle/z1hWY5Yz8mPFnoDV8
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/ldah-learning-labs-goals-objectives/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251016T170000
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Haunted House
DESCRIPTION:Join Never Quit Dreaming for an awesome sensory-friendly haunted house “Mo’o Forest”.\nSensory Friendly House:\nDATES: October 25 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\n        October 26 from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm\nGeneral Public House:\nDATES: October 25 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm\n        October 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm\n        October 31 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm\nLOCATION: Mililani Town Center (Old Straub Clinic)\n95-1249 Meheula Parkway\nCOST: $10 per person
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/sensory-friendly-haunted-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
CREATED:20250909T180728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T180728Z
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SUMMARY:North Hawaii Transition Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a full day of resources that help students with disabilities\, and their families\, as we prepare them for life after high school. You will have the opportunity to speak with parent support groups\, resources in planning for healthcare\, education and employment\, along with learning about self-determination and advocacy skills. There will be guest speakers\, student spotlights and activities for students as well.\nTransition planning begins early!  This event is open to high school\, middle school and elementary students\, families\, teachers\, DOE staff and community partners and providers across the island of Hawaii.\nRegistration opens at 8:45 and we will be providing a FREE LUNCH while supplies last\, provided by one of our fabulous sponsors! Walk-ins are welcome\, but if you can pre-register\, it will help us plan for food and supplies.\nTo pre-register\, click here\nFor more information about the fair and the resource tables\, click here\nDATE: Saturday October 18\, 2025\nTIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nWHERE: Mana Christian Ohana – 67-1182 Lindsey Rd\, Waimea\, HI 96743\nFor more information on transition from high school to adult life\, visit the Hawaii Footsteps to Transition Fair website: https://footstepstotransition.weebly.com/  to learn about health transitions\, age of majority when your child turns 18\, college and career opportunities and more! Don’t forget to download your island-specific  Footsteps to Transition workbook to help you get started in your teens transition out of high school.
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/north-hawaii-transition-fair/
LOCATION:Mana Christian Ohana Hall\, 67-1182 Lindsey Road\, Kamuela\, HI\, 96743\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
CREATED:20251007T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T181909Z
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SUMMARY:Ohana Support Services Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92278721210?pwd=uX1Zfp4U5cuhfemlwurCODzRtTCbgo.1 \nPDF of the flyer
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/ohana-support-services-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Child & Family Service":MAILTO:rlsoon@cfs-hawaii.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
CREATED:20251003T210044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T210044Z
UID:8537-1761152400-1761156000@spinhawaii.org
SUMMARY:LDAH Learning Lab: Specially Designed Instruction
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nPlease join LDAH – Leadership in Disabilities and Achievement Hawaii – Building Leaders in Parents creates a community of voices.  Be part of the solution for your child receiving specially designed instruction under IDEA. \n     Our Guest Presenter Dr. Tierney Barcarse Hawaii Department of Education Special Education District Education Specialist  will be presenting on the following topics: \n\nOctober 22   What is specially designed instruction(SDI) \, why is it important\, how is it calculated in the IEP\, and how to communicate with the Team about SDI\n\nWe highly recommend bringing your spirit of learning and engagement to our Learning Labs \nTime: 5:00 pm – 6:00pm \nLocation: Zoom Platform \nTo register:  call our office at 808-536-9684
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/ldah-learning-lab-specially-designed-instruction/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210213Z
UID:8559-1761328800-1761337800@spinhawaii.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Sign up and more info here https://www.kakouclub.org/events/halloweenstars \nHalloween Under the Stars – open to families and kids of all ages \nJoin Kākou Club for a special Halloween-themed evening to connect and learn about the stars\, moon\, & planets! We’ll be gathering at Kahala Beach Park to talk story\, share food\, and explore the night sky with the help of a professional astronomer from Stargazers of Hawai’i. \n\n\nDate: Friday October 24th\n\n\nTime: 6:00  – 8:30 pm\n\n\nWhere: Kahala Community Park\n\n\nAddress:  4495 Pāhoa Ave\, Honolulu\, HI 96816\n\n\nThis event is geared toward people with disabilities\, but all are welcome\n\n\nCost: $10 donation (per person or per family\, all funds go toward Kākou Club program operations\, we are strictly run by volunteers)
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/halloween-under-the-stars/
ORGANIZER;CN="Kakou Club":MAILTO:ssheppard@kakouclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
CREATED:20250828T211259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T211259Z
UID:8461-1761386400-1761408000@spinhawaii.org
SUMMARY:Deaf Safari Day at the Honolulu Zoo
DESCRIPTION:To register and for more info: click here \nAn opportunity to bring community members together to collect resources/information for those who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, DeafBlind and/or have Speech Disabilities. \nWhen:\nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025 \nTime:\n10:00 am to 4:00 pm \nWhere:\nHonolulu Zoo\n151 Kapahulu Avenue\nHonolulu\, HI 96815 (Stage Lawn) \nGet Your Complimentary Tickets for the Event!\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Tickets will be on a first-come\, first-service basis. \n\nComplimentary tickets are for individuals or family members of individuals who are Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, or Speech Disabled.\nLimit 4 tickets per family; while supplies last. (Can purchase additional tickets at the gate)\nDeadline to reserve tickets is\nOctober 14\, 2025.
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/deaf-safari-day-at-the-honolulu-zoo/
LOCATION:Honolulu Zoo\, 151 Kapahulu Ave.\, Honolulu\, Hawaii\, 96815
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251027T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251027T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T100138
CREATED:20251007T182122Z
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UID:8554-1761555600-1761559200@spinhawaii.org
SUMMARY:Ohana Support Services Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94343898498?pwd=piESgWM0yQDj9c6tEnv0aM5orrkQLn.1 \nFor a PDF\, click here
URL:https://spinhawaii.org/events/ohana-support-services-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Child & Family Service":MAILTO:rlsoon@cfs-hawaii.org
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