Hawai'i & Pacific Deaf-Blind Project

Hawai'i & Pacific Deaf-Blind Project Providing technical assistance to deaf-blind keiki, their families and teams across Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin.

🌿 Big Island Family Zoo Day 🌿Join Hands & Voices Hawaiʻi, in collaboration with CSC, for a family day at Panaʻewa Rainfo...
06/11/2026

🌿 Big Island Family Zoo Day 🌿

Join Hands & Voices Hawaiʻi, in collaboration with CSC, for a family day at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens!

Families with deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind children are invited to meet other families, explore the zoo, learn ASL animal signs, enjoy an ASL story read aloud, and spend time together at the playground.

Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 10 AM–1 PM
Location: Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

ASL interpreters will be on site.

Please bring your own lunch and meet us at the front gate under the Hands & Voices banner.

Schedule:
10:00 AM — Introductions
10:15–11:30 AM — Zoo tour and ASL animal signs
11:30 AM–12:00 PM — ASL story read aloud
12:00–1:00 PM — Brown bag lunch and playground time

Zoo admission is required.

For questions, contact Hands & Voices:
[email protected]
808-679-1370

Big Island point of contact: Makaela
808-430-4354

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A colorful rainforest-themed event flyer for “Big Island Family Zoo Day” at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens. The design has lush green tropical leaves, vines, and flowers around the edges, with two bright parrots perched near the top. The center includes a wooden sign with the zoo name, followed by the event date, Monday, July 6, 2026, and time, 10 AM–1 PM. Small icons highlight that the event is for families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children, ASL interpreters will be on site, families should bring their own lunch, and attendees should meet at the front gate under the Hands & Voices banner. At the bottom are rainforest animals, including a frog and gecko, with a note that zoo admission is required.

Sharing some reminders: 🗳️ 2026 Hawaii Election RemindersThe Hawaii Office of Elections is reminding voters to prepare f...
06/04/2026

Sharing some reminders:

🗳️ 2026 Hawaii Election Reminders
The Hawaii Office of Elections is reminding voters to prepare for the 2026 elections. Hawaii is a vote-by-mail state, and registered voters will automatically receive a ballot by mail for each election.

Key reminders:
✅ Make sure your voter registration and mailing address are up to date.
✅ Sign up for ballot notifications by text, email, or phone.
✅ Review your ballot carefully and remember to sign the return envelope.
✅ Return your ballot by mail or ballot drop box before the deadline.
✅ Ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.
✅ Accessible voting options and assistance are available for voters who need support.

For more information, visit Hawaii Office of Elections or call (808) 453-VOTE (8683).

Image Description: A flyer from the Hawaii Office of Elections listing six important reminders for the 2026 Primary and General Elections, including voter registration, ballot tracking, signing and returning ballots, election deadlines, and accessible voting resources. Icons accompany each reminder for easy reference.

The Hawaiʻi Association of the Blind invites individuals who are blind or deaf-blind to participate in a special Holohol...
06/01/2026

The Hawaiʻi Association of the Blind invites individuals who are blind or deaf-blind to participate in a special Holoholo experience at Nā Mea Kūpono Learning Center in Waialua. This unique hands-on cultural learning opportunity will allow participants to explore a traditional Hawaiian wetland taro patch, learn about Hawaiian culture and native plants, and gain exposure to Hawaiian language in an interactive outdoor setting.

Participants should be prepared for a working day in the loʻi (taro patch), with extra clothes, a towel, and reef walker shoes recommended.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Nā Mea Kūpono Learning Center, Waialua
Handi-Van transportation pick-up and drop-off will be available at the event location.

RSVP by June 12 to Kira Swearingen or Kalina Takushi at (808) 554-3423. Space may be limited. Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. Please visit: nameakupono.org for more information and an audio video introduction.

Image Description: Green taro plants in a Hawaiian loʻi (taro patch) with event information.

Join the Listen to Me!® Hawaiʻi Family Conference, September 5–7, 2026 at Lehua Elementary in Pearl City! Families with ...
04/28/2026

Join the Listen to Me!® Hawaiʻi Family Conference, September 5–7, 2026 at Lehua Elementary in Pearl City! Families with children ages 0–5 who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited to a weekend of learning, support, and connection. Parents will gain strategies to support listening and spoken language, children will participate in fun learning activities, and siblings can join engaging group activities too. Conference includes presentations, family support, daily lunch, and optional lodging support for eligible families. Only 18 slots available — apply by July 1, 2026! Learn more and apply at bakerinstituteforchildren.org.

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Three flyer images in soft purple and gold tones promoting the Listen to Me!® Hawaiʻi Family Conference. Images include photos of families and children, conference details, a sample agenda for parents, children, and siblings, and a FAQ page with application information and QR codes.

Postponed Event After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone the event in order to ensure the strongest poss...
04/15/2026

Postponed Event

After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone the event in order to ensure the strongest possible experience for all attendees. We are committed to bringing this workshop to you and will announce confirmed dates as soon as they are available. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your patience and continued support. Mahalo.

🌱 Learning, Language, and Community 🌱On Saturday, April 4th, CSC's Gisella Tomita and Jennifer Clark flew to Maui to hos...
04/14/2026

🌱 Learning, Language, and Community 🌱

On Saturday, April 4th, CSC's Gisella Tomita and Jennifer Clark flew to Maui to host a beautiful day with families of deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind children at Homestead Bakery at Maui Bees and Kihei Elementary!

Families explored the garden through hands-on experiential learning. Children picked flowers, touched plants, and met animals while building language in real time. 🌼🐓

We also enjoyed interactive storytime with Gisella, where children helped create name-signs for characters and stayed fully engaged in the story.
Parents learned simple ways to support language at home, including:
• how to read with your child using sign
• how to gain and keep attention
• how to make reading fun and interactive

In the afternoon, families joined a workshop on language acquisition and brain development, and gained a better understanding of how hearing loss impacts development.

Most importantly, families connected. They shared experiences, asked questions, and supported each other. 💛

Special mahalo to Kathryn Adamski for being our tour guide and showing us around the farm.

Join CSC for the Deaf-Blind Lunch Bunch on Saturday, April 25 from 11AM–1PM in Honolulu. This welcoming gathering is for...
04/14/2026

Join CSC for the Deaf-Blind Lunch Bunch on Saturday, April 25 from 11AM–1PM in Honolulu.

This welcoming gathering is for adults with combined vision and hearing loss to connect, share a meal, and learn together. Activities include discussing AI apps for information gathering, enjoying a potluck lunch, and receiving CSC updates. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share if they can. For those using Handivan can be dropped off at Starts Plaza in front of KFC.

To sign up, contact Roz at (808) 369-0499 or [email protected].

📚 Making Literacy Accessible WorkshopJoin us for a hands-on, practical workshop focused on supporting learners with comp...
04/03/2026

📚 Making Literacy Accessible Workshop

Join us for a hands-on, practical workshop focused on supporting learners with complex needs.

🗓 April 30 & May 1, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Outrigger Reef, Diamond Head Ballroom

Register: bit.ly/043026workshop or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4q0r00o77FGHMWvpPXjPE2eAsVk_J_5XC9qLODKhhMeyNxA/viewform

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A light blue flyer with the title “Making Literacy Accessible.” A smiling cartoon book appears on the left. Text reads: “Simple, practical ways to teach students with complex needs.” Logos from University of Hawaiʻi CDS, HPDBP, CSC, and DOE appear at the bottom with tropical leaf accents.

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Header reads “This workshop is for:” followed by a checklist: Teachers, Therapists, Early Intervention Providers, Parents & Caregivers. On the right are illustrations of a teacher holding flashcards and a caregiver reading to a child. Bottom text says: “ANYONE supporting learners with complex needs.”

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Header reads “You’ll learn how to support:” followed by bullet points: Shared reading, Emergent writing, Story listening, Alphabet learning, Phonemic awareness. Bottom text says: “+ real tools you can use tomorrow.”

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Event details: “April 30 & May 1, 2026, 8:30am – 4:00pm.” Location: Outrigger Reef, Diamond Head Ballroom. Cost listed as $200 Professional and $100 Parent. Includes note about scholarships for parents of deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind children. A registration link and QR code are shown.

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Title: “Meet Dr. Caroline Musselwhite.” Includes a headshot of a smiling woman with long red hair. Text highlights: 50+ years of experience, literacy and assistive technology expert, clear steps, real examples, practical tools. Ends with: “We hope you’ll join us!”

Renewing your HOLO disability bus pass? Here’s what you need to know:First-time applicants must apply in person at the K...
04/02/2026

Renewing your HOLO disability bus pass? Here’s what you need to know:

First-time applicants must apply in person at the Kalihi Transit Center to get a photo ID. If you already have a HOLO card with a photo, renewals can be done by phone only with credit card payment (not available online). Be sure to renew on or after the 20th of the month before your pass expires.

Call the HOLO Card Office at (808) 768-4656 to renew. Have your HOLO card ready when you call.

🚐🚌 Did you know? Transportation training is available!The Handi-Van and City Bus offer training to help you feel more co...
04/02/2026

🚐🚌 Did you know? Transportation training is available!

The Handi-Van and City Bus offer training to help you feel more confident using public transportation. You can schedule time to practice on an empty vehicle, learn how to board safely, and get familiar with different bus and van setups.

Training is available through Oahu Transit Services. Call or email to schedule your session and get prepared for your future travel needs!

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