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.

📚 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!

Our Art in the Park – Oʻahu gathering was truly a beautiful reminder of what happens when families come together in a sp...
03/19/2026

Our Art in the Park – Oʻahu gathering was truly a beautiful reminder of what happens when families come together in a space filled with creativity, connection, and joy.

Families enjoyed a hands-on art station where keiki explored their creativity using a variety of materials—colorful pipe cleaners, paints, and craft tools. It was wonderful to see teamwork and imagination come to life as participants carefully created their own unique projects.

One of the sweetest moments was seeing our keiki proudly holding up their finished pieces—handmade pinwheels and art creations—smiling with such pride and confidence. These are the moments that stay with us.

We also had the blessing of gathering as a community, capturing a special group photo that reflects the heart of this event—families supporting one another, children of all abilities included, and a shared sense of belonging. From laughter to quiet moments of connection, it was a day well spent.

Mahalo to all of the families who came out, participated, and made this event so meaningful. Your presence continues to strengthen our community in the most special way.

We look forward to seeing you at our next gathering! KAUAI we're coming to you on March 23rd. Register now! 🌺 https://bit.ly/hpdbpcoffeecake

👉 REGISTER HERE:https://bit.ly/hpdbpcoffeecake orhttps://bit.ly/CSChawaiiWe have several family friendly events coming u...
02/24/2026

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://bit.ly/hpdbpcoffeecake or
https://bit.ly/CSChawaii

We have several family friendly events coming up for families with children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind. Please join us and feel free to share with other families.

💡 February 28, 2026 | 10–11 am (Zoom)
Assistive Technology in the Home
Learn about common assistive technology devices for the home environment with Tracy Kashiwa. Presented in ASL with an interpreter. We will explore tools such as flashing doorbells, smoke detectors with strobe lights, bed shakers, video phones, captioning, and more.
Register for Zoom link above.

🎨 March 1, 2026 | 10 am–12 pm
Art in the Park
Moanalua Valley Neighborhood Park
Coffee Cake and Play Dates 2026

Join us for a relaxed morning in the park with craft options and connection time for parents. Bring your own lunch and enjoy time together in a welcoming outdoor space. Registration preferred but not required.

🌺 March 23, 2026 | 5–7 pm
Kauai Family Connection and Support Night
Wilcox Elementary Library

An evening of connection and support for families with children ages 0–18.
• Practice ASL with a Deaf Mentor
• Bring your child’s IFSP or IEP for guidance
• Explore assistive technology and communication tools
• Receive parent-to-parent emotional support
• Ask questions about services and next steps
• Complete intakes and sign up for resources
• For youth 14+, learn about DVR services and Deaf Youth Leadership Camp

Whether you are new to services or have been navigating the system for years, this space is for you. Please register using the link above.

💛 May 23, 2026 | 10 am–1 pm
Morning of Pampering for Parents of Deaf-Blind Children
at CSC

A calm and welcoming Coffee Cake and Play Date focused on self-care and connection. Parents will enjoy simple hands-on pampering activities such as making a scented exfoliant, hand massages, movement activities, and connecting with other parents.

Potluck. Please bring a dish to share.
Separate activities for children will be available on site.
Registration required. Deadline to register: March 1, 2026.

02/24/2026

Community Event Announcement:

🌺 Join Us to Honor Dorothy “Dot” Casterline 🌺

Dorothy “Dot” Casterline was a Deaf teacher from Hawaiʻi and co-author of an important American Sign Language dictionary. Her work helped shape how ASL is studied and taught today.

🎤 Guest Speaker: Pamela Decker-Wright, Gallaudet University
📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍 Hawaiʻi School for the Deaf and the Blind

Refreshments and ASL interpreters provided.
All are welcome to celebrate Deaf culture, ASL, and community.

CAPTIFY MYVU CAPTION GLASSES Available to demo at CSCWe are excited to share that Captify Myvu Caption Glasses (Version ...
02/23/2026

CAPTIFY MYVU CAPTION GLASSES
Available to demo at CSC

We are excited to share that Captify Myvu Caption Glasses (Version 1) are now available to try at the Comprehensive Service Center.

These smart glasses display real-time captions directly in your field of vision, helping you follow conversations more easily in meetings, appointments, classes, and everyday interactions.

Interested in trying them?

📞 Please call Kamille for an appointment: (808) 447-2044 (ASL) or (808) 369-0499 voice.

Appointments are required so we can provide a one-on-one demo and answer your questions.

Mahalo to Carolyn Pang for generously donating the glasses so our community can experience this technology.

Come see how caption glasses can support communication access.

Workshop : (ASL video to follow)Ka Mana o Ka Wāhine: Hawaiian Women in Historical and Contemporary FrameworksFacilitated...
02/23/2026

Workshop : (ASL video to follow)
Ka Mana o Ka Wāhine: Hawaiian Women in Historical and Contemporary Frameworks
Facilitated by University of Hawaiʻi - Mānoa graduate Brigitte “Gigi” Leilani Axelrode.

This workshop will be presented in English with ASL interpretation provided by Comprehensive Service Center, with fiscal support from Hawaiʻi Interpreting Services and Disability Communication Access Board. Additional support is provided by Māhū Mix and Hercules Interpreting. CEUs are processed through Arizona RID.

This virtual workshop explores how military occupation and political history shape life in Hawaiʻi today—whether as Indigenous Kānaka or as members of Pasifika diaspora, plantation communities, transplants, or the military. Gigi (she/they), who holds a Master’s in Political Science with a certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, will guide participants through facilitated discussion, journal prompts, and short presentations grounded in lived experience as a Kānaka ʻŌiwi wahine.

Registration:
Please register using the provided link. Payment is encouraged via Venmo: .

Sliding scale tickets ($5–$20):
For Deaf, hard-of-hearing, students, and the general community. If you cannot afford tickets, you can still attend, as no one will be turned away. We just ask that you spread the word.

CEUs for ASL interpreters:
HRID/Region V members: $20
Non-members: $40
Membership + Workshop Option: $60 (valid through July)

Mahalo for sharing and supporting this important learning opportunity.

FREE Hearing Loss Sensitivity TrainingHow confident are you when communicating with someone who is Deaf or Hard of Heari...
02/15/2026

FREE Hearing Loss Sensitivity Training

How confident are you when communicating with someone who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing?

Join us for an interactive, skills-based training designed to build real-world communication strategies and cultural awareness.

📅 March 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (HST)
💻 Live on Zoom

Presented by Corina Gutierrez in ASL with voice interpreters.

You will learn:
✔ What Deaf culture is and why it matters
✔ Practical communication strategies that work
✔ Common mistakes to avoid
✔ Technology tools that improve access

Ideal for professionals, service providers, educators, and anyone who wants to communicate with confidence and respect.

🔗 Register here: www.bit.ly/CSChawaii

Free. Virtual. Practical.

🌺 Kauai Family Connection and Support Night 🌺For families with deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind children ages 0–18.J...
02/15/2026

🌺 Kauai Family Connection and Support Night 🌺

For families with deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind children ages 0–18.

Join us for an evening of connection, guidance, and support — all in one place.

🗓 Monday 3/23/26
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Wilcox Elementary Library

Families can:
✨ Learn and practice ASL with a Deaf Mentor
✨ Bring your child’s IFSP or IEP for guidance with our Early Childhood Specialist
✨ Explore assistive technology and communication tools
✨ Receive parent-to-parent emotional support
✨ Ask questions about services and next steps
✨ Complete intakes and sign up for resources
✨ For ages 14+, learn about DVR services and Deaf Youth Leadership Camp

Whether you are new to services or have been navigating the system for years, this space is for you.

🔗 Please register today: https://bit.ly/CSChawaii

Parents, Do you have questions or worries about your deaf/hard of hearing child's IFSP or IEP? Join us for this informat...
11/10/2025

Parents,
Do you have questions or worries about your deaf/hard of hearing child's IFSP or IEP?
Join us for this informative talk story to get the answers you need!

Sign up at the link or email jenniferclark@csc-hawaii.org.

Address

1410 Lower Campus Road 171F
Honolulu, HI
96822

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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