Kūpuna Connections
(808) 755-3645
Aloha and call us! We love questions!
Digital Inclusion for Kauaʻi Kūpuna ~ Call us, we love questions (808) 755-3645
(808) 755-3645
Aloha and call us! We love questions!
DATES FOR APRIL, MAY & JUNE 2025
LIHUE
Lihue Piikoi Conference Room, 4444 Rice Street – Tuesday April 8, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Lihue Piikoi Conference Room, 4444 Rice Street – Tuesday May 20, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Lihue Public Library – Thursday June 12, 10am-12pm
LihuePublic Library – Wednesday June 18, 1pm-3pm
Lihue Public Library - Wednesday June 25, 2:00pm-4:00pm
KEKAHA
Kekaha Neighborhood Center - Tuesday June 17, 10am-12pm
Kekaha Neighborhood Center - Tuesday June 24, 10am-12pm
WAIMEA
Waimea Neighborhood Center - Tuesday June 17, 5pm-6:30pm
Waimea Neighborhood Center – Tuesday June 24, 5pm-6:30pm
HANAPEPE
Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church - Monday June 9, 10am-12pm
Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church - Monday June 23, 10am-12pm
KOLOA
Koloa Union Church - Wednesday June 25, 10am-12pm
KILAUEA
Kilauea Episcopal Church - Tuesday June 10, 1pm-3pm
TO REGISTER FOR ALL UPCOMING CLASSES
IN APRIL, MAY & JUNE - CLICK HERE
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE AGENCY ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS
If you need an ASL Interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact Agency on Elderly Affairs at 808-241-4470 or elderlyaffairs@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
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The Pacific Basin TeleHealth Resource Center is here to help you get connected. You can also call them at this number: (808) 956-2897
You can subscribe to County Council and other Webcast Meetings here...
Click here for the full HHC Meeting schedule and details including past meetings.
Prepare yourself for an Emergency or a Disaster through the Countyʻs emergency preparedness resources.
Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency
Ke'ena Ho'omalu Pōulia O Hawai'i
Sign up for Kauai County Alerts! In the event of an emergency or severe weather condition, an alert may be sent to the phone number provided by voice, SMS (text), and/or email.
During National Digital Inclusion Week, the first-ever Digital Equity Innovation Awards (DEIA) celebrated pioneers and advocates working to bridge Hawai‘i’s digital divide. Hosted by the Hawai‘i Broadband and Digital Equity Office, the event recognized leaders in broadband access and digital skills, including Ken Dickinson who accepted the award on behalf of Kūpuna Connections and the entire community that made the project possible. Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke praised the winners for their collective efforts stating, "Mahalo to the dedicated community champions who are paving the way to create a future that keeps us all connected for generations to come.”
Teaching Our Kūpuna How To Use Technology
Helping our Kūpuna get comfortable with technology.
Featured on the December 13, 2024 episode of The Hō'ike Weekly, hosted by Tricia Allen.
Official Award Recipients Videos
Introduction: Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, State of Hawai'i
The Awards for Kaua'i begin at minute 16:34
The Award for Kūpuna Connections begins at 25:46
Digital Inclusion Week - Celebrating Hawai'i's Digital Equity Innovation Awards, October 9, 2024
He aupuni palapala koʻu-Mine is the Kingdom of literacy (Kauikeaouli - 1824)
Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, State of Hawai'i, minute 4:30
Kaua'i Awards, Nate Prescott, minute 24:00
Kūpuna Connections Award, Ken Dickinson minute 30:30
Watch the recording, click here, of the July 31, in person meeting with Nate Prescott, County of Kauai Office of Economic Development on How'z Your Internet? Plus Technical Q&A with Ken for your computer, tablet or smart phone.
Watch the recording, click here, of the January 31, in person meeting with Johnny Yago, AEA Program Specialist, presenting about Healthy Aging programs. Plus Technical Q&A with Ken for your computer, tablet or smart phone.
Watch the recording, click here, of the December 21, in person meeting with Kealoha Takahashi, County Executive on Aging, Agency on Elderly Affairs, presenting the Area Plan, plus an introduction and overview of your website www.kupunaconnections.org and how to use it.