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ABOUT US

Brian's Story

                                                                                                                           “At three and a half years old, Brian was excelling in school. He knew the names of all of his peers, teachers, ABCs, colors, and numbers. He could dress himself and was no longer wearing diapers. Then, without any warning, he started experiencing seizures. Within a few days he was incontinent, and no longer knew his peers or teachers’ names. Colors, numbers, ABCs were all unrecognizable to him. He was scared and frustrated. He could no longer express his feelings and his communication was now limited. Brian has “regressive autism spectrum disorder (ASD)”. For every two steps forward, he goes one step back. Brian will never be able to live on his own, care for himself, shop for his own food or clothing, to live without 24-hour support.”

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Mission Statement

  • To Honor, Preserve, Perpetuate and support the education and personal development of adult individuals living with autism on the island of Maui.

 

  • Dedicated to providing a residential village where autistic adults can live, learn, work and play side-by-side in a harmonious and caring environment that is emotionally and physically safe.

 

  • Supporting adults with Autism while supporting the ‘Aina by building a fully sustainable residential community where autistic adults can live, learn, work and play side-by-side in a harmonious and caring environment that is emotionally and physically safe.

OUR TEAM

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Project Direcctor/Farm Manager

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Horticulturalist

Cultural Consultant

OUR BOARD

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Jan Ornelas

Katie Ornelas

Christina Aguilar-Songn’e

Founder and President

Secretary

Treasurer

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