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).
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.




