Tag: disabled

  • Silver Lining of a COVID Cloud

    When we all closed our doors, fluffed our couch pillows and settled in for what we thought was only going to be a two-week lockdown, no one could have imagined where we would be in 2021. We’re here now and life has a breeze of normalcy amid the chaos. Zoom family celebrations or business meetings are regularly scheduled in our calendars, delivery drivers know our routines and we’ve become more okay with staying in.

    Supply and restaurant delivery are some of the conveniences the disabled and aged communities have needed for so long. Yet, seemingly overnight, these options are now available. Farmers markets are doing drive-by delivery, offices switched entirely to remote work and schools became “anywhere,” using distance learning.

    And along the way, members of the disabled and senior communities have found that they can get a break from sheltering in place and stay safe by taking a drive, using their auto adaptive equipment. During their solo drive, they can avoid the virus. Their vehicle becomes a safe haven, an escape and a silver lining in this dark pandemic cloud. So taking care of your vehicle is more important than ever to stay safe and healthy in 2021.

    SODERHOLM MOBILITY, INC.
    2044 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96819
    P: 808-834-1417 | F: 808-834-1070
    www.soderholmbus.com
    Soderholm Sales and Leasing Inc.
    PO Box 19010, Honolulu, HI 96817

    When we all closed our doors, fluffed our couch pillows and settled in for what we thought was only going to be a two-week lockdown, no one could have imagined where we would be in 2021. We’re here now and life has a breeze of normalcy amid the chaos. Zoom family celebrations or business meetings…

  • Using Hawaii Relay Conference Captioning

    Communication access is critical to stay connected for our health and overall quality of life. As we age, hearing loss may affect our lives, making it more difficult to understand what is happening during in-person meetings, community services, safety workshops and many other events. Struggling to hear and understand what is being said in our daily activities may cause us to feel a loss of independence and dignity, and may even cause us to withdraw socially.

    There’s a service available that can help you feel empowered and stay engaged with individuals or co-workers. Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) is a free* service available to Hawai‘i residents who are deaf or hard of hearing that enables them to actively participate in multiparty teleconference calls or web conferences. The service enables you to participate in teleconference calls or webinars by reading live captions through a web browser on your computer or mobile device. Saving a copy of the RCC transcript is one of the available options.

    If you or someone you know is challenged by group online discussions or meetings, encourage them to check out this innovative solution and help regain their confidence and independence.

    HAWAII CAPTEL®
    1-877-805-5845 (toll-free) | info@captel.com
    www.hawaiicaptel.com
    Relay Hawaii
    844-882-3160 | relayhawaii@sprint.com
    www.relayhawaii.com/rcc
    * Relay Hawaii Equipment Program (RHEP) provides equal access to all of Relay Hawaii’s services. RHEP provides specialized equipment to the deaf, hard of hearing or speech-disabled individuals who are unable to use a standard telephone at no cost.

    There’s a service available that can help you feel empowered and stay engaged with individuals or co-workers. Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) is a free* service available to Hawai‘i residents who are deaf or hard of hearing that enables them to actively participate in multiparty teleconference calls or web conferences. The service enables you to participate…