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4 NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Hawai‘i Association For Behavior Analysis Helps People In Windward, Statewide
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to applied behavior anal- ysis across Hawai‘i. The nonprofit professional or- ganization and its board of directors, committee chairs and committee members are all volunteers dedicated to the mission of HABA: to educate, advocate for and support providers and con- sumers of applied behavior analysis.
to build sustainable, high quality relationships with its members, stakeholders and community at-large,” Ho‘ohuli-McKinney says.
ceived her master’s in ex- ceptional student education/ applied behavior analysis specialization from Univer- sity of West Florida. Her re- cent professional preferenc- es include parent education and training and direct care staff training.
As a professional organi- zation, HABA is primarily funded by membership fees and events.
“I’m committed to the dissemination and ethical implementation of behav- ior analysis throughout Ha- wai‘i nei,” she says.
“Whether it’s provid- ing access to training and networking opportunities, resources for our members and the families they work with or engaging in legis- lative efforts, HABA seeks
It holds an annual con- vention, and yearly mem- bership fees are $25 for a full/affiliate membership and $15 for a student mem- bership. HABA is an affili- ate chapter of the associa- tion for behavior analysis international and was estab- lished on Aug. 29, 2011.
The two parent representatives on the Hawai‘i Association for Behavior Analysis board were Jari Sugano (left) and Kāne‘ohe resident Linda Elento. PHOTO COURTESY LINDA ELENTO
Although there are HABA members in other states, the organization focuses pri- marily on the events related
As of this month, HABA features 488 members, in- cluding 347 full-time and 54 student members.
Ho‘ohuli-McKinney ex- plains that the greatest ac- complishment for HABA this year was the passing of the state licensure law re- lating to Behavior Analysis HRS Chapter 465D.
Joining in the state Department of Education and Kaiser Permanente panel were (from left) Alysha Kim, Joshua Hoppe, Joshua Fouts and Victoria Roberts.
are grateful for the contin- ued support, guidance and advocacy from the HABA, ABAI chapter affiliates and supporters in Hawai‘i,” she notes.
“This was a collective effort of past and present board members, and we
Kāne‘ohe resident and parent Linda Elento says, “HABA educated our leg- islators, who passed Ha- wai‘i’s insurance law, opening the door for my youngest son who was born with developmental disabil- ities. HABA helps to make life easier for himself and those around him.”
Members of the Hawai‘i Association for Behavior Analysis board, which held an in-person convention at Ko‘olau Ballrooms, include (from left) Roxanne Bristol, Deborah Ho‘ohuli-McKinney, Debbi Krekel, McKenna Conner, Sally McKeever, Sara Dinkelo and Ashley Hogan. PHOTOS COURTESY HAWAI’I ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
Participants listen during a session of the recent Hawai’i Association for Behavior Analysis convention, which was held at the Ko‘olau Ballrooms in Kāne‘ohe.
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