What if every young adult with intellectual disabilities in the U.S. thought of college as an option?

Use these resources to spread the word that it’s important that we all #Think Higher. #Think College. ➡️ thinkhighered.net

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on May 1st!

Celebrating #PacRim2024 Scholarship Recipients buff.ly/4aQhxCO

✔️Betty Gaoteote, American Samoa
✔️Jen Ham, California, USA
✔️Dr. Alexandra Stribing, New Jersey, USA
✔️Karen Jeynes, South Africa
✔️Dr. Sabrina Ali Jamal-Eddine, Illinois, USA
✔️Māhealani Ahia, Hawaiʻi, USA

Fostering Community #PacRim2024 Mahalo to this year's sponsors and exhibitors!! Read more about this year's highlights at buff.ly/4aQhxCO

Event Highlights - 2024 Hawaiʻi Summit on Employment First buff.ly/3JbvXRV

The event drew an enthusiastic crowd on Feb 29 as the #PacRim2024 post-event provided inspiration & training for participants aimed at increasing sustainable jobs for those w/ disabilities.

REMINDER Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making virtual seminar. Registration available at buff.ly/3J3I6rZ

Presenter Che Silvert
Thursday, April 11th, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm HST, via Zoom

Wellness Matters Programs buff.ly/43W7cD4

Wellness is critical to overall wellbeing for all individuals & can be even more important for IWD as it offers opportunities to not only engage in physical activities but also to socialize w/ peers they may not have otherwise

14 Years Later - Project Hoʻokuʻi's Impact on Hawaiʻi's Students. Read more at go.hawaii.edu/nLH

Learn more about:
✔️Project Hoʻokuʻi III: Na Kumu Alakaʻi
✔️Project Hoʻokuʻi IV: ʻOhana Lōkahi
✔️Project Hoʻokuʻi V: Kūlia i ka Nuʻu
✔️Project Hoʻokui VI: E Hoʻomau

Join us in welcoming visiting scholar Yin Yue. Read more at go.hawaii.edu/ELn

Applications due tomorrow - Sunday, April 7, 2024. Read more at go.hawaii.edu/MLn

RELEASE 2023 CDS Annual Report. Read more at go.hawaii.edu/nu4

Seeking stories, photos, and CDS throwbacks for the new CDS Legacy Wall Project. Read more at buff.ly/49vRCze

NEW VIDEO Neurodiversity and Creating an Inclusive Culture with Joshua Crafford. Learn more at buff.ly/3TtZKdz

Explore the vital role neurodiversity plays in enhancing the success of organizations, academics and communities.

Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making
Presenter Che Silvert
Thursday, April 11th, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm HST, via Zoom.
Register at buff.ly/3J3I6rZ.

2024 Day at the Capitol Highlights go.hawaii.edu/nLw

✔️Hawaii ABLE Savings Program
✔️Social Services
✔️Equity
✔️Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity
✔️Office of Elections
✔️Peer Support Specialist
#DDawareness2024 #DDAM2024 #AWorldofOpportunities #DevelopmentalDisabilities

Register for SPIN's 4/6 conference & learn more buff.ly/3PAWSKw.

Check CDS'ers
✔️ Emergency/Disaster Prep - Genesis Leong; Dr. Okamoto; Dr. Toma; and Bathey Fong.
✔️ Social Stories for Children & Youth w/ Autism - Maya Matheis
✔️ Self Care for Everyone - Benji Whitenack

Summer Camp apps due April 7th. Learn more in the latest CDS newsletter article at buff.ly/3PxrQ6h
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This summer, four summer camps will be offered in different locations throughout the state for incoming 7th to 9th graders, while all high schoolers are welcome to apply!!

NAFSCE Reframing Academy Training w/ Hawaiʻi Statewide Family Engagement Center self-paced open until Sept 30, 2024. Read newsletter article for more info at buff.ly/3x8747a

#FamilyEngagement #NAFSCE #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment

Featured Artist Annie Moriyasu buff.ly/3TtZKdz

In celebration of the new year, we feature power, strength, courage good luck and protection through Make Art Change Lives Founder’s signature Chinese-Hawaiian 'hapa' dragons!! #Disability Art #Art #Disability #Art GivesVoice

Featured #PacRim2024 Presentation

Huli ka Papa: Enhancing Native Hawaiian Students’ Success in Higher Education Through the #FlippedClassroom Model
Kenika Lorenzo-Elarco & Tatum Kauka
Tue, Feb 27, 12:30–2:00pm

#StudentSuccess #NativeHawaiian #STEM pacrim.coe.hawaii.edu/schedule-2024/