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Digital Inclusion for Kauaʻi Kūpuna ~ Call us, we love questions (808) 755-3645
TRAINING SCHEDULE for OCT-NOV 2026
YOUR TOP 10 REQUESTS
based on the July student survey
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES
Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church-Monday October 26, 10am-12pm
Kekaha Neighborhood Center-Tuesday October 27, 10am-12pm
Waimea Neighborhood Center-Tuesday October 27, 5pm-6:30pm
Koloa Union Church-Wednesday October 28, 10am-12pm
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, Kapaa–Wednesday October 28, 2pm-4pm
High School Students may be available to helpPrinceville Public Library-Thursday October 29, 9:30am-11:30am
Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church-Monday November 2, 10am-12pm
Kilauea Episcopal Church-Tuesday November 3, 1pm-3pm
Koloa Union Church-Wednesday November 4, 10am-12pm
Lihue Piikoi Conference Room, 4444 Rice Street–Wed November 4, 2pm-4pm
High School Students may be available to help
Waimea Neighborhood Center-Thursday November 5, 9:30am-11:30am
PROVIDER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GYHKVBG
The Hawaiʻi State Executive Office on Aging and County Offices on Aging are seeking input from policy makers, service providers, and community organizations to better understand system-level challenges, service gaps, and barriers affecting support for kūpuna and caregivers.
CAREGIVER/KUPUNA SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPSPP58
The Hawaiʻi State Executive Office on Aging and County Offices on Aging are asking for your input to better understand the needs of older adults in Hawaiʻi.
Your responses will help improve programs and services for kūpuna and caregivers, and guide future planning at the state and county levels.
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness in Kauaʻi
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness in Kauaʻi
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
Get Ready Hawaiʻi
Get Ready Hawaiʻi
Sign up for a Kauaʻi County Alert
Sign up for a Kauaʻi County Alert
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.
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Safety Issues, Passwords, Pin Codes and Security
Safety Issues, Passwords, Pin Codes and Security
Ways to NEVER forget your password & learn how to make a SAFE one. Test a Password here
BUT DO NOT USE YOUR REAL ONE IN THE TEST
REPORT SCAMS AND FRAUD
REPORT SCAMS AND FRAUD
GET ONE ON ONE TECH HELP AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
Connect with your Doctor and Health Service Providers
Connect with your Doctor and Health Service Providers
The Pacific Basin TeleHealth Resource Center is here to help you get connected. You can also call them at this number: (808) 956-2897
Stay Informed about the News and make your voice heard through Civic Engagement
Stay Informed about the News and make your voice heard through Civic Engagement
You can subscribe to County Council and other Webcast Meetings here...
The Agency on Elderly Affairs
The Agency on Elderly Affairs
Hawaiian Homes Commission Regular Meetings
Hawaiian Homes Commission Regular Meetings
Click here for the full HHC Meeting schedule and details including past meetings.
What's Happening at the State Level
What's Happening at the State Level
Teaching Our Kūpuna How To Use Technology for Health & Safety
How to use Smart Devices and Bluetooth Devices to track your Health, Activity & Steps, Your Risk for Falling, Medications, Water Hydration and more.
Featured on the October 17, 2025 episode of The Hō'ike Weekly, hosted by Tricia Allen.
Help Your Kūpuna Stay Connected
Digital Skills for Seniors on Kauaʻi. Featured on the July 5, 2025 episode of The Hō'ike Weekly, hosted by Tricia Allen.
Teaching Our Kūpuna How To Avoid Online Scams - Starts at Minute 6:33
All about Phishing, Smishing and Vishing. Featured on the March 14, 2025 episode of The Hō'ike Weekly, hosted by Tricia Allen.
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.
Kūpuna Connections wins Hawai‘i's Digital Equity Innovation Award for Community Impact
Kūpuna Connections wins Hawai‘i's Digital Equity Innovation Award for Community Impact
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.”
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
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.
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