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Fa‘afetai tele lava to the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation for inviting OPAD to take part in today’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration! Our team conducted an outreach at the event, where we had the opportunity to meet students from various schools, along with faculty members and agents who stopped by our booth. We shared information about OPAD’s programs and advocacy services, raising awareness about disability rights, accessibility, and equal

Our Office of Protection & Advocacy was honored to attend the Annual Disaster Resilience Summit in American Samoa. The summit was a successful gathering that focused on building stronger communities, enhancing preparedness, and working together to ensure resilience for our islands. Special acknowledgment to our team members Aitofi, Raymond, and Serita for representing OPAD at this important event

What an inspiring and meaningful experience! All the students of BYU had the opportunity to share their stories and learn from each other in a special community presentation titled "What Mothers Shared: Understanding the Journey of Raising a Child with a Disability in American Samoa." It was truly touching to see the way we connected through our culture, stories, and shared challenges. Grateful for this platform to raise awareness, foster understanding, and celebrate the str

This past Friday, OPAD Outreach had an incredible time engaging with our community at the local market. We were able to connect, share resources, and spread awareness about our initiatives. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported our mission!

Thank You for a Successful First Session of the Year, DD Advisory Council 2025! On May 7, 2025, we kicked off our first meeting of the year for the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Advisory Council , an important step as we continue to work together to create a more inclusive and supportive community. We are grateful for everyone's participation, insights, and dedication. Your involvement is vital as we move forward in shaping positive change and new opportunities. Here’s to a

Today, the Office of Protection and Advocacy (OPAD) had the privilege of participating in the career fair at Tautalatasi Tuato'o Alofau Elementary School! We were honored to connect with students and share the important work we do to promote and protect the rights of individuals in our community. It was a fantastic opportunity to inspire young minds about careers in advocacy and support. A heartfelt thank you to the school for inviting us and to all the students for their ent

Today, we had an amazing ASL training session led by the talented Dana Love-ili! It was a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved, and we couldn’t have done it without the fantastic turnout from all departments. A huge thank you to everyone who participated! Our Director, Dora Ah Sue, appreciates all the hard work and enthusiasm shown today. This was just the first session, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for tomorrow! Check out some of the great moments we c