 Contact Information
Gretchen Lawson, President/CEO
P.O. Box 127
Kealakekua, HI 96750
Phone: (808) 323-2626
E-mail: gretchen@arcofkona.org |
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Agency Mission Statement:
The Arc of Kona is a private non-profit charitable organization for persons with disabilities, their advocares and families. We believe that people with disabilities are as individuals in their needs, abilities and gifts as any other cross section of society. The Arc of Kona is committed to helping persons with disabilities achieve the fullest possible independence and participation in society according to their wishes.
Funded Program:
Life Skills Training: This program enables people with disabilities to acquire necessary skill sets in the area of basic Life Skills that will enable them to participate more fully in their respective communities. The program is designed to assess the current level of life skill's knowledge in individual core areas, and work each participant to develop or increase those skills to a level of competency measurable by the Brigance assessment tool and other data collection tools.
Client Outcome Story: Greg is a man in his mid forties who has been struggling with obesity and diabetes. He entered our Life Skills training with a goal to lose weight and to gain an understanding of how his food intake and exercises related to his weight and overall health. We developed an exercise program for Greg and combined with nutritional support, Greg has made a significant health turnaround. To date he has lost 30 pounds, is maintaining that weight loss, and is no longer required to take his medication for diabetes.
