National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii
Affiliate, Divisions, and Chapters

Here's the directions to Debbie Gabe's place:
pool party will be at the Rec Center at Aikahi Gardens. It's a townhouse complex off of Kaneohi Bay Drive, between Aikahi Park Shopping Center and H3. It's across the street from the Marine Base and the Kailua Sewage Plant. It is on the #56 bus line. The rec center is on Noke Street, which is the front street of the complex, running parallel to Kaneohe Bay Drive. On the #56 bus, ask the driver to let you off at the 3rd entrance to the Aikahi Gardens complex, right by the #3 sign on the corner. Actually, what I've done for others coming to visit me by bus is when they transfer to the #56, to call my cell at 754 2793 and then I can estimate what time they will be arriving at the stop. Then I can meet them at the stop and show them where the rec center is. It's not hard to get to, it's near the stop. It's just confusing to explain.
Debbie's cell: 754-2793

National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii
Exciting News in Honor of Louis Braille's Birthday Save the date! The Louis Braille Commemerative Coin Launch is scheduled for March 26, 2009.
for national information and happenings, visit NFB - braille.org You can Listen to the Launch of the Louis Braille Coin held on March 26, 2009 There are 293 different ways to make change FOR a dollar. Do you know ONE way YOU can make change WITH a dollar? Purchase a Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar and $10 will be donated to the National Federation of the Blind to help stop the Braille literacy crisis in America. Make change with a dollar and change what it means to be blind. Thank you for all of your help in making this campaign a success. Link to purchase coins To find out about events in Hawai'I, please contact Charlene Ota at (808) 224-1896 (cell) e-mail Charlene
NFB of Hawaii, Honolulu chapter
Aloha All, On Monday the 25th of May, the Honolulu Chapter of the NFB of Hawaii is going to have a Memorial Day Potluck pool party at Deborah Gabe's home. All NFB Chapters, Divisions, friends Ho'Opono Staff and Students are invited.
For all parents and teachers of blind and visually-impaired children: There is a new parents' group starting for all parents of blind and visually impaired children on the third Wednesday of most months during the final half hour of the Honolulu Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind monthly meetings. For more information on either the chapter meeting, the parents' group meetings, or the state annual convention, please call Debbie Gabe at 754 2793 (cell) or 254 3186 (home).
for further information contact: President, virgil Stinnett (808) 722-4243 (cell) E-mail: Virgil Stinnet
NFB of Hawai`i, Anuenue (Rainbow) Chapter
The National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii Anuenue (Rainbow) hold its regular meetings on the third Saturdays of the month.
The Next meeting will be held on: Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009 time: 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M. Place: Waipahu Civic Center        94-275 Mokuola Street. DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Ewa bound on Farrington you would make a right on Mokuola (Jack In The Box will be on the corner). Pass the first street light and make a right into the first parking lot driveway (Waipahu Public Library should be on right side). Drive toward the rear and make a left into the rear parking lot. for those travelling by TheBus there is a bus stop across the street. Help is available by calling Charlene 224-1896 (cell) or Leann Lujan 220-181 (cell) and someone will help you cross the street.
Please call Charlene or Leann if you are interested in ordering lunch.
For more information about the Anuenue chapter, Contact: Charlene Ota Phone: (808) 224-1896 (cell) E-mail: Charlene Ota
Kauai Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii
The Kauai chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii hold its meetings regularly on the first Thursday of the Month. Meeting Place will change from time to time so check here for meeting location.
On July 2, 2009, we will be meeting at the 2nd floor conference room in the State Building at 10:00 AM. The guest speaker will be Ann Barnes of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. Lunch will be from Kentucky Fried Chicken. Come join us and learn about the future of energy on Kauai.
For more information about the Kauai chapter, contact Ulu Breen: Phone: (808) 335-6149, PO Box 3767 Lihue, Hawaii 96766
For E-mail contact: Kauai NFB
NFB of Hawaii, Island of Hawaii Chapter
The NFB of Hawaii, Island of Hawaii Chapter meets every third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am
The location is at:      Aging and Disability Resource Center      1055 Kinoole Street      Hilo, HI 96720
for more information contact: Dr. Ron Wagner-Wright at: 8 0 8 8 9 6 6 6 1 1 or by e-mail Doctor Ron

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