Embracing Community and Culture: Kauila Haumea’s Journey with Full Life In the vibrant community of Hilo, Kauila Haumea stands as a beacon of resilience and cultural pride. Despite facing the challenges of isolation during the pandemic, Kauila’s spirit remained unyielded. His journey with Full Life, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, has […]

Introduction from John Randerson – Full Life Finance Director I love numbers and my day begins with Sudoku puzzles before I even think about coffee. So, living most of my working life as an accountant is not surprising.  I started accounting long before personal computers and most small businesses had hand-written ledgers.

Approximately 40 Big Island residents attended the Hawaii State Capitol on March 7th to participate in the Developmental Disabilities Council “Day at the Capital” event. The DD council provided travel scholarships for 11 Full Life self-advocates and 6 Full Life advocates including parents and Direct Support Professionals to attend. Full Life’s Board President, Franz Weber, […]

In a celebration of dedication and compassionate care, Vince Zamora stands out as a pillar of the Full Life community, having devoted 14 years to enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. This prestigious accolade is awarded by ANCOR, a national nonprofit association representing over 1600 community providers of services to people with disabilities.

During the 9th Annual East Hawaii Island Disability Legislative Forum on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Full Life and Abled Hawai‘i Artists presented the Mana I Ka Leo – Power of the Voice Award to Jesse Floyd, Program Specialist for the Hawai‘i State Council on Developmental Disabilities on Hawai‘i Island for the past 11 years. Presenting.

Hawai‘i County celebrates a renaissance of inclusion in the arts on Saturday, October 29th 2022, with Abled Hawai‘i Artists (AHA) 15th annual art festival, held at the Puna Kai Shopping Center in Pahoa, 10am to 3pm! #renaissanceofinclusion   An “event within the event”, join us and celebrate creativity and dance through a Halloween themed FLASHMOB, while […]

Hawai‘i County celebrates a renaissance of inclusion in the arts on Saturday, October 7th 2023, with Abled Hawai‘i Artists (AHA) 16th annual art festival, held at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo, 10am to 3pm! AHA promotes disability awareness and pride by celebrating the spectrum of creativity, while promoting inclusive entrepreneurship in the arts.   […]

Full Life Hawai’i sponsors the Abled Hawai’i Artists (AHA) 14th Annual Art Festival, celebrating the spectrum of creativity and promoting the exploration of inclusive entrepreneurship in the arts! Saturday, December 4, 2021 10am-4pm, at Hawaiian Paradise Park 15-1963 4th Ave/Makuʻu, keaʻau 96749 Join us for a day of unique artists sharing their passion in showing […]

Full Life ‘ohana celebrated Halloween with a virtual party on Friday, October 29, 2021. Staff, participants and family members enjoyed fun Halloween themed and dance music, with DJ Denise- Enjoy this short video! Have a happy and safe Halloween, 2021!

Join Full Life as we support our participants, family and Direct Support Professionals meet with our local legislators! 2021 Hilo Legislative Forum  October 27th, 1pm – 3pm AND 2021 Kona Legislative Forum  October 28th, 1pm – 3pm Click on the event images below to go to the Facebook event page.

Employment Service Coordinator – Disabilities (Hilo)  Full Life is seeking a full-time Employment Specialists to join our dynamic team at a flourishing non-profit organization on Hawaii Island. The employment specialist will train and supervise staff and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the following activities: 1) on-going job coaching services to include on-the-job work skills […]

Program Coordinator -Developmental Disabilities (Kona and West Hawaii) Full Life is seeking one Full Time Program Coordinator/Service Supervisor responsible for supervision of Direct Support Workers who work one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes, communities and workplaces. The Program Coordinator ensures that service delivery meets standards of quality and all internal and external regulations. […]

GOT ART?  Pua Na Pua inclusive art classes continue from September 3rd to October 29th, with Danielle B., our fabulous art instructor! Through a County of Hawai’i nonprofit grant, and continued collaboration with Donkey Mill Art Center, Full Life artists explore the spectrum of their creativity through various art mediums! For more information, contact us […]

Through a generous grant from Hawai’i Island United Way (HIUW), Full Life was able to purchase emergency kits consisting of some or all of the following items (depending on need) for 47 people with developmental disabilities. Kits included Water Jugs, 14 day supply of non-perishable food, can opener, first aid kit, radio, flashlight, batteries, soap, […]

  SHARE: Join Our Email List Aloha Full Life ‘Ohana- Yesterday, Governor Ige proclaimed it mandatory for residents to “stay in place” except for work in essential businesses or operations. Per the attached Governor’s Proclamation: “all persons within the State of Hawaiʻi are ordered to stay at home or in their place of residence except as […]

All Full Life Employees, contractors, participants and family members: This information was adapted from a State of Hawai‘i DOH memo received on 3/13/2020. We are currently in communication with DOH-DDD in requesting flexibility in order to maintain Waiver Service compliance and keep everyone safe. The situation is rapidly changing […]

Aloha Supporters of Inclusion in the Arts- You’re invited to FREE inclusive puppet making workshops at East Hawai’i Cultural Center, during the week of Monday, January 6th to the 9th, followed by a community #puppets4peace parade! Monday and Wednesday puppet making workshops are from 2pm to 5pm; Tuesday and Thursday is from 10am to 12:30pm. […]

Full Life Hawai’i: Individualized and Island-wide; Celebrating 20 Years, in 2020! Full Life believes that every person, regardless of ability, deserves to lead a happy, fulfilled and self-determined life based on their own individual strengths, preferences and dreams. At Full Life Hawai’i, we are inspired by the people we support, and we want to share […]

Full Life sponsors Abled Hawai’i Artists 12th Annual Art Festival on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Prince Kuhio Plaza 10am-3pm. Join us for the largest celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Hawai’i!  Abled Hawai’i Artists (#AHA2019) celebrate diverse abilities and promotes employment in the arts!  Our Full Life artists from all over […]