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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
SPIN
is co-sponsored by the Disability & Communication Access
Board and the Special Education Section of the Department of
Education. Services include a phone line for information referral
and support, a quarterly newsletter, an annual conference and
community workshops. Guiding SPIN is our Advisory Committee:
Ruth Akiona, Maggie Baxter, Mike Fahey, Amy Hogan, Laura Kealaiki,
Steve Laracuente, Donna McLanahan, Scott O'Brien, Christina Pilkington,
Millie Rogers, & Richele Thornburg
SPIN
919 Ala Moana Blvd., # 101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
PHONE
586-8126
Enterprise 5270
FAX
586-8129
E-MAIL
accesshi@aloha.net
WEB
www.spinhawaii.org
THE OCEAN
OF POTENTIALITY SUMMER CAMP
The Ocean of Potentiality, Science &
Technology Camp once again provided a
successful camping experience for 35 youth this past summer.
Thanks to the many volunteers and supporters, including Navy
and Marine personnel, campers with disabilities were able to
actively participate in in-depth and hands-on activities. Campers
explored the concepts and tools of measuring and observing weather,
learned about family values and the Hawaiian culture, tested
their ideas about wind with kites, bubbles and wind vanes, and
much more.
Mentoring and taking responsibility were also an important aspect
of the camp. Junior counselors (past campers who have been promoted)
formed a special support component for both campers and counselors.
They learned that everyone is called to give back some of what
they have received.
More camps are being planned for next year. Volunteers are needed!
If you are interested in participating as a camper or a volunteer,
please contact the Sea of Dreams Foundation at (808) 695-5877.
4th Annual
BUDDY WALK
The Buddy Walk celebrates October "National Down Syndrome
Awareness Month" and is sponsored by the National Down Syndrome
Society, Hawaii Down Syndrome Congress, schools and organizations.
The walk will be held on October 20, 2003 and begin at the Kakaako
Waterfront Park. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
and the walk starts at 11:00 a.m.
Brickwood Galuteria will be emceeing this fun-filled day. Bring
a dish to share and your own drinks and enjoy display booths
from local agencies, character appearances, Bocce Ball and other
fun games for the kids. If you can help, please call Cheryl at
672-6444.
The day's festivities will also include the presentation of awards
to individuals/organizations who have done outstanding work in
helping children with disabilities. Deadline for nominations
is October 1st. If your child has a talent they would like to
share at the Buddy Walk, contact Connie at 949-1999 or e-mail:
hawaiidownsyndrome.com.
Catholic
Family Charities
Na 'Ohana Pulama Program
Families of Light and NourishmentThere are many children in Hawaii
who for one reason or another, cannot live with their parents.
They may be having problems at school, at home and/or in the
community. These youth need someone to help them back on the
right track. They need support and guidance in a home setting.
If you have room in your home and your heart you can become an
"Ohana Pulama, a "family of light and nourishment".
For more information on foster parenting call 535-0101.
PO'OHALA
INFORMATION PROGRAM
The Po'ohala Council, a project of the
Developmental Disabilities Council, has created a new information
program that will provide basic information on services available
to support adults with developmental disabilities. Trained volunteers
will be able to assist families and individuals to identify service
needs, so they can make better decisions with core information
about financial support, employment training, medical and dental
care, housing, transportation, legal services, technology and
recreation, as well as their rights and responsibilities.
The speakers, using a unique visual aid, are available to go
to groups of families and other interested persons and give their
one-hour presentations as part of the regular meeting. A small
amount of money (stipend) is available for family members, consumers,
and volunteer advocates.
To arrange for a speaker for your group, call the Developmental
Disabilities Council Office at 808-586-8100 or e-mail: poohalaproject@netscape.net.
The Developmental Disabilities Council and the Po'ohala Council
offices are located at 919 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 113, Honolulu,
96814.
CAMA AAC
WORKSHOP
The Communication Aid Manufacturers Association
(CAMA) is sponsoring an assistive technology and augmentative/alternative
communication (AAC) workshop on October 7, 2002 at the Waikiki
Beach Marriott Resort (formerly the Hawaiian Regent Hotel). The
workshop is designed to help participants learn about the latest
in assistive technology innovations.
Pre-registration is $35 for families of direct consumers and
full-time students and $65 for professionals. On-site registration
is $90 for professionals.
Complete information and on-line registration is available at
www.aacproducts.org, or contact Chris Murin, Workshop Coordinator,
at 1-800-441-2262.
FAMILY
LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES
Easter Seals of Hawaii and Hawaii Families As Allies are conducting
2-day leadership academies for parents of children and adolescents
with special needs. Topics to be covered include an overview
of Felix, IDEA, 504, developing negotiation and communication
skills, the impact of emotional/behavioral disorders and coping
strategies, and more.
9/28-29 Easter Seals Hawaii 10/26-27 Hilo DOE Annex
12/7-8 Easter Seals Hawaii
For more information contact Nicole at 536-1015 or Yvonne at
487-0514, and in Hilo call Carmen at 933-0640.
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Exceptional Family Member Program Workshops
For locations and times call 655-2303.
9/4 Disability Awareness
9/16 Making Choices
9/18 How to be Your Best Advocate
9/19 Securing Support
9/23 Understanding Vocational Rehab Services
9/26 Section 504
9/30 Americans with Disabilities Act
9/30 IDEA & Chapter 56 - call LDAH at 536-9684
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AWARE Workshops
For locations and times call 536-9684
9/10, 10/2, Development of the IEP
10/8, 10/09
9/17 Development of the IEP-Part 2
9/24 Chapter 56
10/1, 10/3, Understanding Evaluations
10/10
10/7 IDEA/Chapter 56
10/19 IDEA (Kauai)
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9/21 Annual Foster Parent Care Conference Sheraton Waikiki
Call 263-0920, toll-free 877-775-4400
9/21 Sibshop Movie Night -Easter Seals
Hawaii
Contact Nicole at 526-1015
9/23 Pediatric Brain Injury Family Support
Meeting
Contact Helen at 277-0101
9/27 Island Skill Gathering Open House
(assistive technology demo, displays & more)
Call Wally at 732-4622
10/4 Leadership Symposium & Annual Early Childhood Conference
10/5 Contact Kathy at 942-4708 or haeyc@aloha.net
10/12 Beyond the Blues Festival- 'A Celebration
of Life'
Mental Health Association at 521-1846.
10/26 "Fostering Motivation, Hope & Resilience in Children
with Learning Difficulties"
Call 538-7007 or info@hibida.org
4/12 2003 SPIN Conference (UH Campus
Center)
Hungry
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