At The Root Of It: How One Teen Grew An Idea Into Reality
15-year-old Nathan recently built raised garden beds for our adult program in Honolulu. Read more about how he and his Scout troop brought a sensory garden to life for ESH’s participants to enjoy.
Send a Message to Easterseals Hawaii Program Participants
In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, share a message of encouragement with Easterseals Hawaii’s Adult Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) participants as they pursue their goals and independence.
Turn up the Volume on Inclusion
Join us April 2 at Hawaii Theatre as Kawika Kahiapo and The Green headline Music for All, celebrating World Autism Acceptance Day and raising support for inclusive services statewide.
Easterseals Hawaii Announces New CEO
Patrick Klein, a lifelong Hawaii resident with deep ties to the local business and nonprofit community, was elevated to chief executive officer of Easterseals Hawaii
Matson Donates Gingerbread House Kits to Easterseals Hawaii Families
Published in Maui Now, Matson continued its decades-long partnership with Easterseals Hawaii by donating more than 300 gingerbread house kits, creating a sensory-friendly way for families to celebrate the holidays together.
The Power of Ohana: Lizann’s Career of Care and Connection
Lizann spent nearly 20 years with the Easterseals Hawaii team after a successful career in the hotel industry—only to discover that she had found her calling in community, friendship and inclusion.
The Art of Growth: How Nate Turned His Passion into Purpose
Nate is a young man who gained courage at Easterseals Hawaii, giving him the confidence to reach his goal of having a job he loves. Now, Nate has an even bigger dream to look forward to!
Understanding Medicaid: What It Means, From Washington, D.C. to Your Family
Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Rachel Liebert Lewis, explains the ins and outs of Medicaid and how it can affect the disability population on both a federal and state level.
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).

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