Community Integration Program. The Community Integration Program is a Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver for adults with developmental disabilities. In general, people who have a developmental disability are able to lead very productive lives in their community.
PunaluÊ»u Beach (also called Black Sand Beach) is a beach between PÄhala and NÄÊ»Älehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools. This volcanic activity is in the HawaiÊ»i Volcanoes National Park. Punalu Ê» u is frequented by endangered Hawksbill and Green turtles, which can often be seen basking on the black sand.
The result is a multi-hued shoreline where some great beaches can be found. Most of the Big Islandâs popular white sand beaches are found on the Kona/Kohala Coast. Black and green sand beaches are found primarily on the southern coast. Both Hilo and Kona offer excellent snorkeling beaches with gradually sloping ocean floors. As a rule of thumb, the west coast has calmer waters as it is protected from the winds by the mid-island mountains. Let us help you narrow down your search for the perfect beach destination on the Big Island of Hawaii.