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content and think of a story you want to share, submit your ar cle or featured
story, person, or event to EFMP and we may publish it in the next edi on.
EFMP Mainline
(808) 257-0290
SEPTEMBER 2015
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Set your compass for success! See pages 2– 4 for an alphabetized list of resources, and
visit your EFMP Case Worker for even more resources available to your family!
“Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when thought of as a
Program Manager
scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.”- Jimmy Buffett
(808) 257-7773
Early Intervention
Family Case Worker
(808) 257-8894
Family Case Worker
(808) 257-7782
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AccessSurf—An ocean of possibili es! AccesSurf’s “Day at the Beach” program is
a free monthly service provided by trained volunteers to introduce adap ve
aqua c recrea on using specialized sur oards, wave skis, and flota on devices for anyone with a
physical or cogni ve disability. All ages and abili es are welcome. For all programs offered visit:
www.accessurf.org
American Diabetes Associa on Hawaii—If you are finding daily diabetes management to be a
struggle, American Diabetes Associa on can help. For an overview of programs, visit:
www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/honolulu-hawaii
—The mission of the AYSO VIP program is to provide a quality soccer experience for
individuals whose physical or cogni ve disabili es make it difficult for them to successfully par cipate on mainstream soccer programs. Hawaiiayso.org/joomla/vip1
Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA)—With branch loca ons at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,
Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and U.S. Army Schofield Barracks/Wheeler Army Airfield, the ASYMCA
provides innova ve and quality social, educa onal, and recrea onal programs to meet the needs of
military service members and their families in the state of Hawaii. www.asymca.org/honolulu-hi
Assis ve Technology Center of Hawaii (ATRC)—A non-profit agency designed to
educate individuals about assis ve technology and link persons to specific
technology that aids or improves daily living. www.atrc.org
Au sm Society of Hawaii—The Au sm Society of Hawaii serves children and adults on the au sm
disorder spectrum and works to develop opportuni es for all those affected so that they can reach
their highest poten al. www.au smsocietyo awaii.org
Base Library MCBH—Supports the educa onal, recrea onal, and lifelong learning needs of all
Service members and their families. www.mccshawaii.com/library
Child & Youth Programs MCBH—Provides childcare informa on, referrals and assistance in
loca ng appropriate, affordable and accessible childcare and recrea onal programs in the local area,
both on and off base. h p://mccshawaii.com/cyp/
City & County- Parks and Recrea on Division—Commi ed to making all of its programs and
leisure services accessible to everyone, including persons with disabili es. To request a reasonable
modifica on, contact the Therapeu c Recrea on Unit 808-768-3027 V/T. www.honolulu.gov/parks/
dprtru.html
Community Children's Counsel (CCC)—The Community Children’s Councils serve children and
families including those with disabili es and mental health needs through collabora ve partnerships.
Fully supported collabora ve partnerships require equal par cipa on and shared responsibili es.
www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/SupportForParents/Pages/CCC.aspx
Community Counseling MCBH—Available to provide individual, couples,
children, and family counseling for Marines, Sailors a ached to Marine Units,
Marine re rees and their families. Licensed and experienced counselors are
here to assist with the challenges that can affect your emo onal well being, rela onships, family life
and military readiness. Services are confiden al, within the limits of the law, and counseling records
are not kept permanently or part of your medical record. h p://mccshawaii.com/ccp/
Dance for Focus—A dance movement class designed for ages 4-7 years who may need extra supports in the class
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or who may desire a smaller group size to accommodate learning style/needs. h p://mccshawaii.com/lessons/
Down Syndrome Ohana/Poli's Place—Families joined together to support all individuals with Down syndrome
in the home, school, and community life. Join our ohana today! www.dsohawaii.com
Early Interven on— A federal and state-mandated program that provides services to support the development
of infant and toddlers from birth to three years of age. www.health.hawaii.goc/eis
Easter Seals - Hawaii—Provides excep onal, individualized, family-centered services to empower people with
disabili es or special needs to achieve their goals and live independent, fulfilling lives. www.easterseals.com/
hawaii/
EFMP offices (Army, Navy, Air Force)— Enrollment in the EFMP ensures a family member's documented
medical and educa onal needs are considered during the assignment process. It also allows families to receive
the support and assistance they need to navigate medical and educa onal systems.
h p://www.militaryonesource.mil/efmp/overview
Epilepsy Founda on of Hawaii— The Epilepsy Founda on of Hawaii’s mission is to increase public awareness
of epilepsy and help our friends and family with seizures be safe and be part of our community.
www.epilepsyhawaii.org/
FOCUS— FOCUS Resiliency Training provides families and couples the skills needed to improve communica on,
solve problems and set goals. Contact the FOCUS Project at (808) 257-7774
Forest City Housing— Housing open to ac ve duty service members
sta oned on O'ahu who have one or more accompanying
dependents. www.fcmarineshawaii.com
Hawaii Fi-Do—Dedicated to breed, raise and successfully train assistance dogs to provide physical, medical, and
therapeu c support for people who face the daily challenges of life with a disability other than blindness.
www.hawaiifido.org
Hawaii Adap ve Paddling Associa on (HAPA)—A non-profit organiza on that involves physically, mentally,
and emo onally challenged individuals in the sport of Hawaiian Outrigger canoeing.
www.hawaiiadap vepaddline.org
Hawaii Disability Resource Center (HDRC)- The mission of the corpora on is to protect and promote the
human, civil and legal rights of individuals with disabili es through the provision of informa on and advocacy.
h p://hawaiidisabilityrights.org/
Hawaii Interna onal Dyslexia Associa on (HIDA)—Provides informa on and support to parents of
struggling readers. www.dyslexia-hawaii.org
Hilopa'a—Family-to-Family Health Informa on- Are you receiving services from a Medicaid program? Do you
have ques ons or concerns or maybe just need some help figuring things out? The Hawai‘i State Medicaid
Ombudsman is here to help! h p://www.hilopaa.org
HUGS—Serves families with children up to the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with any illness or disease
that could rob a child of his or her life. The organiza on is the only one of its kind in the state that provides programs designed to improve the quality of life for families as they deal with the emo onal and financial hardships
of caring for a seriously ill child. www.hugslove.org
Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda on (JDRF)—is the leading global organiza on
funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of
T1D from people’s lives un l we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide
spectrum of partners and is the only organiza on with the scien fic resources, policy influence, and a working
plan to be er treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D. hawaii.jdrf.org
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Learning Disability Associa on of Hawaii (LDAH)—The Parent Training & Informa on Center (PTI) for the state of Hawaii.
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LDAH’s mission is to enhance educa onal, work and life opportuni es for children and youth with or at risk of disabili es by empowering them
and their families through screening, iden fica on, informa on, training and mentoring, and by public outreach and advocacy.
L.I.N.K.S.—Informa ve courses that explain a li le bit about military history and tradi on, how to cope with a “PCS” (permanent change of
sta on) move, and how to find and make use of the resources the base offers to families. There are different courses specifically designed for
kids, teens, marines, and spouses. h p://mccshawaii.com/L.I.N.K.S.
Make a Wish Founda on—Every 37 minutes Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening
medical condi on in the United States and its territories. “We believe that a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one
belief guides us in everything we do. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve.” www.hawaii.wish.org
New Parent Support Program MCBH—A professional team of social workers and nurses who focus on providing one-on-one support for
new parents. The program helps parents, including expec ng parents, develop the skills they need to provide a nurturing environment for
their children. h p://mccshawaii.com/npsp
Online Military OneSource—Your search stops here – click around for answers to the military life ques ons you didn't even know to ask.
Military OneSource is your central hub and go-to-place for the military community. www.militaryonesource.mil
School Liaison Program MCBH— The School Liaison can help answer ques ons related to the Hawaii Department of Educa on
(DOE), Private Schools, and or Home Schooling and provides current informa on on educa onal services to help families make the best
educa onal decisions for their children. mccshawaii.com/slp
Semper Fit MCBH—The Semper Fitness Center staff are commi ed to promo ng wellness and fitness for Marines, Sailors and authorized
patrons. www.mccshawaii.com/semperfit
Special Olympics Hawaii—Providing year-round sports training and athle c compe
on in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and
adults in Hawaii with intellectual and/or developmental disabili es. www.specialolympicshawaii.org
Special Parent Informa on Network (SPIN)—A parent to parent organiza on in Hawaii that provides informa on, support and referral to
parents of children and young adults with disabili es and the professionals who serve them. www.spinhawaii.org
Surfer's Healing-To enrich the lives of people living with au sm by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.
h p://www.surfershealing.org/
Tails of Aloha—Tails of Aloha is an all volunteer Animal Assisted Therapy
Organiza on whose teams work with hospitals, nursing homes, hospices,
school, and to private homes. Some dogs are R.E.A.D. cer fied.
www.Tailsofaloha.com
Therapeu c Horsemanship - Manawale`a— Manawale`a is a nonprofit licensed riding center located at Da Ranch in Waimanalo, `Oahu, Hawai'i. www.Manawalea.org
TRICARE Extended Health Care Op on (ECHO)—Provides financial
assistance to beneficiaries with special needs for an integrated set of
services and supplies such as Au sm Care Demonstra on for ABA services,
Speech Language Pathology, and other therapies. h p://www.tricare.mil/
Plans/SpecialPrograms/ECHO.aspx?sc_database=web
Youth Ac vi es MCBH—Kulia Youth Ac vi es at Kaneohe Bay is a chartered member organiza on of the Boys and Girls Club of America. Programs are offered to youth 10-17 years of age. h p://mccshawaii.com/
youthac vi es
“There’s a treasure hidden in every moment.
The joy of life is finding it!”–Katrina Mayer
Every Mon/Wed or Tues/Fri—Poli’s Place Playgroup
www.keikiokaaina.orgprogramspolis_place.htm
3097 Kalihi St., Honolulu 9AM—11AM
808-843-2502
Ongoing (Mon/Thurs)—Learning Disabili es Associa on of
Hawaii (LDAH) Small Group Sessions. For parents of
children with disabili es who have concerns with their
child’s IEP. For mes and loca ons, call LDAH at 5369684.
Ongoing— Story Time at the MCBH Library. Thursdays from 910AM, for children ages 3-5; Tuesdays from 9-9:30AM
for children ages 1-2. Call 254-7624 for more
informa on. h p://mccshawaii.com/library/
Sept 5—Access Surf; A Day at the Beach at White Plains Beach
from 9AM-1PM; adap ve surfing, shoreline floata on
& swimming for any person with a disability. Call
808-236-4200 for more informa on
Sept 7— Labor Day Holiday– EFMP office is closed
Sept 7— JBPHH– Free Labor day Concert– Armed Forces
Entertainment presents Shinedown at Ward Field
JBPHH at 5 pm (gates open at 3 PM). Come early for
the pre-concert party with STAR 101.9 from 3-5 PM
Sept 8—Windward Community Children’s Council
Mee ng at Windward Health Office conference room,
6PM-7:30PM. The Community Children’s Council serve
children and families including those with disabili es
& mental health needs through collabora ve
partnerships. Contact Teo Jaquith at 586-5363 for
more informa on
Sept 8— Reading Challenges: Dyslexia– Presented by The
Hawaii Branch of the Interna onal Dyslexia
Associa on at the Aina Haina Public Library from
6:30-7:30. A presenta on about language-based
reading difficul es such as dyslexia, common red
flags/symptoms, how these affect learning, and a brief
overview of the teaching and interven on strategies
that work best for learners who are struggling to read.
Sept 11 & 25—Mind, Body, Fitness for parents & caregivers
of people on the Au sm Spectrum at Kapiolani Park
(Area 28) across from the Diamond Head Tennis
Center at 9 AM. Contact Sarah Beppu from Au sm
Society at sarah.beppu@gmail.com
Sept 18– EFMP office will be closed from 1100AM-1PM.
Sept 19– Group Art at the Epilepsy Founda on of Hawaii
Office at Ward Warehouse, Suite 2550 at 10AM.
Keiki and young adults ages 4 & older are welcome
for this monthly program focusing on self-expression
& fostering a be er understanding of epilepsy
through art. Call (808)528-3058 for more
informa on & to RSVP
Sept 19—Hawaii Adap ve Paddling Associa on
(www.hawaiiadap vepaddling.com)
Kailua Beach park 10AM—1PM. Par cipants can
enjoy a day at the beach with canoes, paddles, safety
equipment, boogie boards, beach toys, & free lunch
is provided. No cost to par cipate, please visit
HAPA website for info & waiver form.
Sept 22—Coffee Hour**
MCB Hawaii Starbucks 8:30AM—9:30AM
Opportunity to support and network with other
EFMP families and receive informa on on
programs and services pertaining to EFMP.
Sept 23—Keeping Your Cool (For the Ladies), presented by
the FOCUS Program, 10AM-12PM. Take some me
to cool off from the heat of life! This skill building
group provides an opportunity to meet other women
and learn skills in emo onal regula on and
communica on. RSVP by Sept 18 to
Christle Kamakaala at 257-7774,
ckamakaala@focusproject.org
**All abili es welcome, please contact the EFMP office
(808-257-0290) for more informa on on how we can help
accommodate your EFM at this event.
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Families to use the newsle er as a general guideline. Every
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effort has been made to ensure that the informa on above is current as
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of date of publica on. For specific program informa on, please contact
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the agency directly.
DD Form 2792-1 (Educational EFMP Summary)
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MCBUL 1754 (Changes to Respite Program)
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