ʻIke Insider

As we welcome the month of September—a time when many cultures celebrate transitions, harvests, and renewed energy—we are excited to share announcements for the upcoming Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability 2026, to be held in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. With the theme “Unbreakable Threads: Communities of Resilience and Continuity,” this conference honors the deep and enduring connections that hold our communities together, even through the most trying times. Like the strong, unseen fibers in a traditional Hawaiian lei, these unbreakable threads represent the relationships, stories, and shared knowledge that make our communities whole. Please find attached important updates and opportunities related to the conference. We hope you’ll join us in weaving a collective future rooted in strength, aloha, and continuity.