Include.

imagine.

inspire.

Empowering the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through programs rooted in Hawaiian teachings and community

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At Kākou Club members find belonging, friendship, inspiration, and support.

With activities based around four key Hawaiian teachings, it is a space to have fun, create, learn, and grow, while connecting to Hawai’i and our community.

Our programs are rooted in 4 key Hawaiian values

‘Imi Ola: To Seek Life

  • Achieving goals
  • Lifeskill lessons
  • Self-care & hygiene
  • Personal advocacy
  • Exercise
  • Hobby exploration

‘Aina: Connection to the Land

  • Nature walks
  • Beach days & cleanups
  • Lo’i & Cacao farm work
  • Gardening
  • Cooking with local foods
  • Plant medicine

Lokahi: Working as One

  • Volunteer service
  • Group exercises
  • Part time group jobs
  • Community events
  • Mindfullness
  • Learning empathy

Hula: Expression Through the Arts

  • Dance (hula)
  • Storytelling
  • Coloring & painting
  • Music & song (ukulele)
  • Craftmaking (leis, shells)

A space to grow and thrive

Kākou Club is geared toward adults aged 18 and up, with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Who are our members?

  • People ages 18+ living on O’ahu
  • Mobile with or without assistance
  • Able to self-feed and non-violent toward others

What do they enjoy?

  • Interacting with others, sharing and understanding feelings
  • Being creative, getting outside, continuing to learn
  • Increasing independence, working, and volunteering

What is the cost?

  • Currently we offer private payment plans
  • We hope to soon welcome the Medicaid Waiver program