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January 2012 Events


 DATE EVENT TIME & PLACE COST CONTACTS
Monthly Parent Group Meetings Locations and times vary Sponsored by the Community Children's Councils For more information, call the CCCO at 586-5363 (Oahu) or 1-800-437-8641 for the nearest support group meeting in your area.
Monthly Parent Group Meetings Locations and times vary Sponsored by Hawaii Families As Allies For more information, callHFAA at 487-8785 for the nearest support group meeting in your area.
Weekly Thursday Evening I-REC (Inclusive Recreation) for teens and young adults with disabilities 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Silversword Cafe, Chaminade University Teens and young adults with special needs talk story and share a meal with college students - meal fee For more information, call Barbara at 739-4609 or bstreet@chaminade.edu or 358-4292.
Monthly Special Needs Support Groups (Autism, Down Syndrome, SHARE) 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Schofield Barracks (includes dinner) Sponsored by Army EFMP For more information, call 655-4777.
2nd Monday of the Month Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) Parent Support Group 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Kaimuki Christian Church, 2nd Floor Sanctuary Free, Sponsored by TACA For more information, call Debbie Zimmerman at 387-6338 or email to debbie.zimmerman@tacanow.org
1/5 Free Screening: The Asperger's Difference 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Kaimuki Christian Church, 2nd Floor Sanctuary Sponsoredy by TACA. Screening followed by a Question & Answer session with film maker, Jamey Wolff and Noah For more information, contact Debbie at Debbie.Zimmerman@tacanow.org.
1/12 Enhancing Outcomes for Individuals w/Co-Occuring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness 9:00 am. - 4:00 p.m., Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii, Hilo Free, Sponsored by DOH, DDD Register by January 6, at http://enhancingoutcomesbigisland. eventbrite.com
1/13 Enhancing Outcomes for Individuals w/Co-Occuring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness 9:00 am. - 4:00 p.m., Imiloa Keauhou Beach Resort, Kailua-Kona Free, Sponsored by DOH, DDD Register by January 6, at http://enhancingoutcomesbigisland. eventbrite.com
1/15 IEPs - presented by Rosie Rowe, LDAH 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Keiki O Ka Aina Free, Sponsored by Down Syndrome Ohana RSVP by January 11 to dsoh@keikiokaaina.org or mmccomas@hawaii.rr.com.
1/21 Behavioral Approaches fo Reducing Agression and Depression 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. - 100 Alakea, 9th floor Free, Sponsored by Alakai Na Keiki RSVP your attendance to alakaiinc@aol.com or call Michelle at 523-7771.
1/24 PHOCUSED Rally 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - State Capitol Rotunda Free, Sponsored by Protecting Hawaii's Ohana, Children, Under Served, Elderly and Disabled For information, call 521-7462 or email to admin@phocused-hawaii.org
1/21 & 28 Camp Cool 2012 (an interactive computer exploration camp for children with disabilities and their siblings/friends) 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m - ATRC, 414 Kuwili St. #104 $10 Refundable deposit, sponsored by ATRC For more information, contact Jodi Asato at 532-7111 or email jodi@atrc.org.
1/25 IDEA/Chapter 60 workshop 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.- Waianae High School Career & Community Center (CCC Room) Free, sponsored by Waianae CCC, LDAH For more information, call LDAH at 536-9684.
1/27 Positive Supports for Challenging Behaviors (basics on ABC logs, data collection and PBS)

Aging Disability Resource Center - Hilo

Free, sponsored by CARE Hawaii For more information, call 791-6091 or email to bianca.mordasini@carehawaii.com.
1/28 National Trends in IDEA 2004: A Case Law Review presented by Art Cernosia, Esq. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union conference room- Oahu Free, sponsored by LDAH Seating is limited so call LDAH at 536-9684.
1/28 Making Dance Accessible to Everyone 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - the ArtSmith, Chinatown Free, sponsored by National Dance Week HI & Housing Project 360 Seating is limited so call Nikki at nikkigeez44@hotmail.com or call 808-218-3270.
1/28 Transitioning Kauai Style - Transitioning, Guardianship, Transfer of Rights 8:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m. - Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Cafeteria Free, sponsored by Kauai DDC For more information, call Brende at 274-3883, x239.
1/29 Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii presents -10th Annual Keiki Obstacle Course Ride 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -Kapiolani Community College Free, sponsored by EFH- free helmets to the first 25 who sign up For more information, call EFH at 528-3058 or 866-528-3058.

If you have questions about any of the events posted, e-mail SPIN or give us a call at 586-8126 (Neighbor Islands can call toll-free by dialing the following exchange numbers, then 6-8126:

Kauai - 274-3141; Hawaii - 974-4000; Maui - 984-2400; Molokai & Lanai - 1-800-468-4644