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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM MCB HAWAII SEPTEMBER 2018

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EFMP Mainline Set your compass for success! See pages 2– 4 for an alphabetized list of resources, and (808) 257-0290 visit your EFMP Case Worker for even more resources available to your family! Program Manager This resource guide is not exhaustive, so, if you don’t see something you are looking for give us a call and let us help you find the supports you need! (808) 257-7773

Family Case Worker Early Intervention (808) 257-8894 Family Case Worker (808) 257-7782

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—An ocean of possibilities! AccesSurf’s “Day at the Beach” program is a free- monthly service provided by trained volunteers to introduce adaptive aquatic recreation using specialized surfboards, wave skis, and flotation devices for anyone with a physical or cognitive disability. All ages and abilities are welcome. For all programs offered visit: www.accessurf.org

American Diabetes Association Hawaii—If you are finding daily diabetes management to be a struggle, American Diabetes Association 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 cognitive disabilities make it difficult for them to successfully participate on mainstream soccer programs. Hawaiiayso.org/joomla/vip1

Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA)—With branch locations at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and U.S. Army Schofield Barracks/Wheeler Army Airfield, the ASYMCA provides innovative and quality social, educational, and recreational programs to meet the needs of military service members and their families in the state of Hawaii. www.asymca.org/honolulu-hi

Assistive Technology Center of Hawaii (ATRC)—A non-profit agency designed to educate individuals about assistive technology and link persons to specific technology that aids or improves daily living. www.atrc.org

Autism Society of Hawaii—The Autism Society of Hawaii serves children and adults on the autism disorder spectrum and works to develop opportunities for all those affected so that they can reach their highest potential. www.autismsocietyofhawaii.org

Base Library MCBH—Supports the educational, recreational, and lifelong learning needs of all Service members and their families. www.mccshawaii.com/library

Child & Youth Programs MCBH—Provides childcare services, information, referrals and assistance in locating appropriate, affordable and accessible childcare and recreational programs in the local area, both on and off base. http://mccshawaii.com/cyp/

City & County- Parks and Recreation Division—Committed to making all of its programs and leisure services accessible to everyone, including persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable modification, contact the Therapeutic Recreation 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 disabilities and mental health needs through collaborative partnerships. Fully supported collaborative partnerships require equal participation and shared responsibilities. www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/SupportForParents/Pages/CCC.aspx

Community Counseling MCBH—Counseling services available for individuals, couples, children, and families. Marines, Sailors attached to Marine Units, and Marine retirees and their families are eligible for services. Licensed and experienced counselors are here to assist with the challenges that can affect your emotional well being, relationships, family life and military readiness. Services are confidential, within the limits of the law, and counseling records are not kept permanently or part of your medical record. http://mccshawaii.com/ccp/

Page 3 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 Intervention— 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 exceptional, individualized, family-centered services to empower people with disabilities or special needs to achieve their goals and live independent, fulfilling lives. www.easterseals.com/ hawaii/

EFMP offices— Enrollment in the EFMP ensures a family member's documented medical and educational needs are considered during the assignment process. It also allows families to receive the support and assistance they need to navigate medical and educational systems. http://www.militaryonesource.mil/efmp/overview

Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii— The Epilepsy Foundation 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 communication, solve problems and set goals. Contact the FOCUS Project at (808) 257-7774 Bldg 219 `Ohana Military Communities/HUNT— Housing open to active duty service members stationed on X O`ahu who have one or more accompanying dependents. www.ohanamarinecorpscommunities.com

Hawaii Fi-Do—Dedicated to breed, raise and successfully train assistance dogs to provide physical, medical, and therapeutic support for people who face the daily challenges of life with a disability other than blindness. www.hawaiifido.org

Hawaii Adaptive Paddling Association (HAPA)—A non-profit organization that involves physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged individuals in the sport of Hawaiian Outrigger canoeing. www.hawaiiadaptivepaddline.org

Hawaii Disability Rights Center (HDRC)- The mission of the corporation is to protect and promote the human, civil and legal rights of individuals with disabilities through the provision of information and advocacy. http://hawaiidisabilityrights.org/

Hawaii International Dyslexia Association (HIDA)—Provides information and support to parents of struggling readers. www.dyslexia-hawaii.org

Hilopa'a—Family-to-Family Health Information- Are you receiving services from a Medicaid program? Do you have questions or concerns or maybe just need some help figuring things out? The Hawai‘i State Medicaid Ombudsman is here to help! http://www.hilopaa.org

HUGS—Serves families with children up to the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with any illness or disease that affects life expectancy. The organization 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 emotional and financial hardships of car- ing for a seriously ill child. www.hugslove.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)—is the leading global organization fund- ing type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D. hawaii.jdrf.org

Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawaii (LDAH)—The Parent Training & Information Center (PTI) for the state of Hawaii. LDAH’s mission is to enhance educational, work and life opportunities for children and youth with or at risk of disabilities by empowering them and their families through screening, identification,

information, training and mentoring, and by public outreach and advocacy. Page 4

L.I.N.K.S.—Informative courses that explain about military history and tradition, how to cope with a “PCS” (permanent change of station) 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. http://mccshawaii.com/L.I.N.K.S.

Make a Wish Foundation—Every 37 minutes Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition 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 expecting parents, develop the skills they need to provide a nurturing environment for their children. http://mccshawaii.com/npsp

Online Military OneSource—Your search stops here – click around for answers to the military life questions 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 questions related to the Hawaii Department of Education (DOE), Private Schools, and or Home Schooling and provides current information on educational services to help families make the best educational decisions for their children. mccshawaii.com/slp

Semper Fit MCBH—The Semper Fitness Center staff are committed to promoting wellness and fitness for Marines, Sailors and authorized patrons, to include youth sports. www.mccshawaii.com/semperfit

Special Olympics Hawaii—Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults in Hawaii with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. www.specialolympicshawaii.org

Special Parent Information Network (SPIN)—A parent to parent organization in Hawaii that provides information, support and referral to parents of children and young adults with disabilities and the professionals who serve them. www.spinhawaii.org

Surfer's Healing-To enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. http://www.surfershealing.org/

Tails of Aloha—Tails of Aloha is an all volunteer Animal Assisted Therapy Organization whose teams work with hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, school, and even to private homes. Some dogs are R.E.A.D. certified. www.Tailsofaloha.com

Therapeutic Horsemanship - Manawaleà— Manawaleà is a non- profit licensed riding center located at Da Ranch in Waimanalo, Oàhu, Ha- wai'i. www.Manawalea.org

TRICARE Extended Health Care Option (ECHO)—Provides assistance to beneficiaries with special needs for an integrated set of services and sup- plies such as Autism Care Demonstration for ABA services, Speech Language Pathology, and other therapies. http://www.tricare.mil/Plans/ SpecialPrograms/ECHO.aspx?sc_database=web

“There’s a treasure hidden in every moment. The joy of life is finding it!”–Katrina Mayer

Ongoing— Story Time at the MCBH Library. Thursdays from 9- sports. This training will be held in bldg. 219, EFMP 10AM, for children ages 3-5; Tuesdays from 9-9:30AM Offices from 11:30am-12:30pm. RSVP to 808-257- for children ages 1-2. Call 254-7624 for more 0290 information. http://mccshawaii.com/library/ Sept 20– EFMP’s latest quarterly training, Service Animals. Sept 1—Access Surf; A Day at the Beach at White Plains Beach We will teach you the difference between the various from 9AM-1PM; adaptive surfing, shoreline floatation types of service, therapy and emotional support ani- & swimming for any person with a disability. Call mals, as well as an overview of the laws. Contact 808-236-4200 for more information EFMP for more information 808-257-0290 Sept 3— Labor Day Holiday– EFMP office is closed Sept 21– Sunset Flightline 5k. A rare opportunity to run along Sept 5— Marine and Family Programs Outreach at Manana. the flightline at MCBH. See the Mokapu peninsula EFMP will be at the Manana Community Center from from a whole new perspective while enjoying a beau- 2-4PM. Stop by for resources and to talk to EFMP! tiful sunset on the bay. Registration available at: Sept 7– 101 Days of Summer Health and Wellness Fair. http://www.active.com/kaneohe-bay-hi/running/ Located at the Mokapu Mall from 11:00am-1:00pm. distance-running-races/sunset-flightline-5k-2016 Sept 8– Special Olympics Hawaii Young Athletes Program at Sept 22– 5th Annual Ko’olina Children’s Film & Music Festi- Kaiser High School. Get more info. here: http:// val. The event will feature interactive video and mu- www.specialolympicshawaii.org/events.html sic activities, live stage performances, family-friendly movies from Disney•PIXAR and a sunset finale fea- Sept 11— The Power of Independence Through Assistive ture film on the beach. For more info: Technology, 9AM– 3PM. Presenters will discuss & www.koolinachildrensfestival.com demonstrate AT for the workplace, for the academic environment, and for home. Cost is $35 for family & Sept 25—Coffee Hour. Building 219 courtyard near the Lava college students. Java cart at 8:30AM—9:30AM. Opportunity to support and network with other EFMP families and re- Email [email protected] for ceive information on programs and services pertain- registration form or for more info. ing to EFMP. Sept 13—EFMP at Camp Smith (By appointment– call 257-0290 to schedule.) 12PM-3PM. Sept 27—EFMP at Camp Smith (By appointment– Sept 15—Hawaii Adaptive Paddling Association call 257-0290 to schedule.) 12PM-3PM. (www.hawaiiadaptivepaddling.com) Sept 29— 72nd Annual Aloha Festivals Floral parade. A col- Kailua Beach park 10AM—1PM. Participants can orful equestrian procession of pā‘ū (long-skirted) enjoy a day at the beach with canoes, paddles, safety riders, exquisite floats with cascades of Hawaiian equipment, boogie boards, beach toys, & free lunch flowers, hula hālau, marching bands and dignitaries is provided. No cost to participate, please visit will enliven Kalākaua Avenue. Begins at 9am. HAPA website for info & waiver form. **All abilities welcome, please contact the EFMP office Sept 18– Recreation Inclusion. Learn about opportunities and (808-257-0290) for more information on how we can help strategies for your EFM to participate in recreational accommodate your EFM at this event.

Exceptional Family Member Program MCBH EFMP does not endorse any one agency listed and we BDG 219, MCBH encourage Families to use the newsletter as a general guideline. Every 808-257-2090 effort has been made to ensure that the information above is current as Hours of Operation M-F 0730—1630 of date of publication. For specific program information, please contact DD Form 2792 (Medical EFMP Enrollment) www.mcchawaii.com/efmp the agency directly. DD Form 2792-1 (Educational EFMP Summary) www.facebook.com/efmphawaii MCBUL 1754 (Changes to Respite Program) Instagram: @EFMPHawaii Above documents can be found on EFMP webpage