#Intellectual Disabilities

La‘akea Village kicks off ‘ambitious’ 4-year goal to build homes for adults with developmental disabilities

La’akea Village has wanted to build housing since it was created in 2000 but hasn’t had the capacity to carry out a project until now, the head of the organization said.

Displaced by storm damage, over 100 Kula Hospital patients cope with separation between Maui, O‘ahu facilities

Eight of the nine residents at Kula Hospital’s Hale Makamae, a facility for developmentally disabled individuals, had to be moved off island.

Laʻakea Village Hosts annual Fall Family Festival and Fundraiser in Pāʻia, Oct. 18

Laʻakea Village invites the Maui community to join in the celebration of their Annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 639 Baldwin Ave., Pāʻia, Maui 96779. This fun-filled community fundraiser promises a day of connection, creativity, and entertainment in support of Laʻakea Village’s programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Maui Mall Village hosting island’s inaugural Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Maui Mall Village will host the island’s inaugural Best Buddies International Friendship Walk on Saturday, May 7.

Special Olympics Hawaiʻi’s Paradise Plunge Fundraiser Returns with a Splash

Following the success of Special Olympics Hawaii’s first Paradise Plunge, the fundraiser returns to make waves this summer for its second event.

Maui officers climb roofs for annual Cop on Top campaign

More than 33 law enforcement officers are camping atop Safeway stores statewide as they attempt to raise funds for Special Olympic athletes. Maui officers are stationed at stores in Kahului, Kihei and Lahaina.  There are also 11 sites set up on Oahu, one on Kauai and two on Hawaii Island. Members at each store have […]