Connect the Dots

Helpful Links Regal Theaters   Maui Tropical Plantation Dolphin Quest MaxiAids A Dark Room AppleVis Choice Of Games GoalBall [...]Read More... from Episode 7: Social Activities

In this episode, we interview members of the blind community. Guests: Amy Downard (Teacher for the Visually Impaired), Sherry Tanna (Parent of a child who is visually impaired) Creta Mizutani (Student who is blind). Hawaiian Words Used Throughout the interview, some Hawaiian words were used. For those not familiar, here are the meanings Mahalo – [...]Read More... from Episode 6: Interviews

In this episode, we talk about our experiences at Guide Dogs of Hawaii’s annual Student Led Conference. [...]Read More... from Episode 5: Student Led Conference

In this episode, We share our experiences and the things we have gained from our time at Enchanted Hills Camp. http://lighthouse-sf.org/enchanted-hills/about-enchanted-hills/ [...]Read More... from Episode 4: Experiences at Enchanted Hills Camp

History of GDH Quarantine exclusion for guide dogs Where to get a guide dog. Support offered by GDH for guide dogs? Other programs Get Ahead with Technology Program (GAP) Seniors Harnessing Independence and Empowerment (SHINE) Future of GDH Individuals Striving toward Equal Employment ive Director’s Vision [...]Read More... from Episode 3: Guide Dogs of Hawaii Services

Giving Directions Don’t point to things or say over there Use precise locational language using hard directions or clock face Clock face position Try to use sounds and locations, the sound is very important to visually impaired people! Social Interaction Talk to visually impaired and blind people directly if you need to address them instead [...]Read More... from Episode 2 Pet Peeves

Introduction Karl (Host) High School Senior Goal: Study International Relations at UC Irvine Onkar Senior at University of Hawaii West O’ahu Major: Cyber Security Kaili University of Hawaii @ Manoa Major: Computer Science Goals Connect Visually Impaired and youth that are blind Inform parents an teachers of youth that are blind about opportunities and resources [...]Read More...