Infinite Worlds
[Nā Honua Mau Loa]
In advancing our mission, we have identified the strategic goal to establish an effective socio-ecological system and community model that is focused on providing compassionate, exemplary, and sustainable lifetime support for individuals experiencing developmental disability. To achieve this goal, 'Apoākea will engage in a number of projects directed at:
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Identifying and developing necessary services for affected individuals over the course of a lifetime;
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Identifying and developing gap areas of potential service that are often overlooked;
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Identifying and developing live-work-play communities/environments that are most conducive to lifestyle commonalities of affected individuals;
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Providing workforce development for affected individuals;
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Advocating for systems which will see the individual beyond the diagnosis and truly address their individual needs and interests.
Autism Awareness
We are a Native Hawaiian and persons with autism led organization. We are focused on vastly improving the State's awareness, acceptance, and support for individuals on the spectrum and their families. We are also focused on elevating conversations involving awareness and issues of disparity involving indigenous people on the autism spectrum.
Live-Work-Play Communities
We are conceptualizing communities and environments which will be most optimal for Neurodiverse individuals at varied levels of independence, focusing on quality of life through socio-economic empowerment.
Membership Resources
Infinite Worlds membership offers resources, support, critical advocacy, and special opportunities. Membership is open to individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions AND their caregivers, providers, SPED teachers, and other support individuals.
*** Click to JOIN our Infinite Worlds FB Group (private) ***
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Hawaiʻi Emergency Response Registry [H.E.R.R.]
In 2023, ʻApoākea prepared this registry as a free and voluntary service establishing a community-based resource intended to provide hope, peace of mind, and more appropriate support for our most vulnerable individuals and families in times of crisis. *click to access H.E.R.R. form*