Tips for a More Accessible Halloween
Easterseals Hawaii is helping families create a more inclusive Halloween where every keiki feels welcome. In a recent KHON2 segment, Board Member Tim Sakahara and Early Intervention Program Manager Iwalani Campman shared simple ways to make Halloween enjoyable and...
Inclusivity Key for People With Disabilities
Published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, this op-ed by Andrea Pettiford and Ella Aiwohi highlights Easterseals Hawaii’s decades-long commitment to inclusion, celebrating community and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Celebrate an Inclusive Halloween for All With Easterseals Hawaii
Easterseals Hawaii Board Member Tim Sakahara and Early Intervention Program Manager Iwalani Campman joined Hawaii News Now to share ways families can make Halloween more inclusive for people of all abilities.
Caring Comes Full Circle: A Kauai Family’s Story of Love and Support
Wayne, 52, lives on Kauai with his eldest sister, Ella, and participates in adult home and community-based services. Their family’s journey is one that mirrors what many other families have experienced, and one that isn’t talked about nearly enough. What happens when...
A Fun Halloween for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Let's make Halloween more inclusive These printable cards can be brought along with you while Trick-or-Treating to let others know that they are celebrating in the way that works for them! Halloween is a fun time for kids to dress up and explore their favorite...
What Autistic People Wished Neurotypical People Knew
Catalight’s Senior Research and Data Analyst Ben Pfingston, an autistic self-advocate, lists out things he wishes neurotypical people knew about the neurodiverse.
RISE and Shine with Easterseals Hawaii
RISE is a new program from Easterseals Hawaii, focusing on four pillars of care: respite, inclusion, support and empowerment. The program seeks to bridge gaps in community services for neurodiverse individuals and families. RISE will offer meaningful experiences that...
Step by Step: Learning Safety Skills as a Family
Learn how Alan and his family are strengthening their skills in communication – especially as it relates to safety.
Meet Angela: Bringing Heart, Healing, and Hope to Hilo Families
Angela is an Occupational Therapist with Easterseals Hawaii’s Hilo team, and she’s driven by passion in supporting the families in her community.
From Autism Mom to Board Chair: How a Non-Profit’s Impact Worked Both Ways
Easterseals Hawaii Board Chair, Danielle Yafuso, reflects on how her own journey with autism came full circle working with the non-profit health provider

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