GSAT Advisory Council General Membership Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology Self-Advocacy
Group poses for photo outside GSAT.
The GSAT Advisory Council held its general membership meeting on October 27, 2015. During this meeting, new officers were elected. The new officers and members of the council can be seen in the photo above. They are (Left to Right): Lou Mesa, Member at Large; Lee Perez, community member; Raymond Sayas, Guam Development Disabilities Council representative; Dawn Maka, Secretary; Roy Rosario, Member at Large; Lisa Ogo, Member at Large; Jennifer Vicente, Guam Legal Services Disability Law Center representative; (seated) Josephine Cortez, community member; Carla Torres, Guam System for Assistive Technology program coordinator, Barbara Johnson, Chairperson; Rudy Ignacio, Vice Chairperson.

Project Tinituhon & Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (Guam EHDI) Participate in Saturday Outreach Event at ​the Micronesia ​Mall

by Guam CEDDERS Tinituhon

Photo of Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate, sharing resources at an outreach event.
Terry Naptui, ​Guam CEDDERS Research Associate, shares parent resources on child development​ during the outreach event​. ​One of the activities of ​Project Tinituhon (Guam’s Early Childhood Comprehensive System Grant) ​is the production of resources on child development. For more information or resources on child development, contact Guam CEDDERS at 735-2466.
Photo of students getting information at Guam CEDDERS display table.
Jeffrey Pinaula, ​Guam CEDDERS Research Associate, talk​s​ to UOG students about the importance of early hearing screening and hearing development ​during the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fair ​held on October 17 at Micronesia Mall​. For more information about early hearing screening or early hearing development please contact Guam EHDI at 735-2433.
Photo of Terry Naputi, ​Guam CEDDERS Reseach Associate,​ assisting​ a parent complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaire​ (ASQ).
Terry Naputi, ​Guam CEDDERS Reseach Associate,​ assists​ a parent complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaire​ (ASQ) during the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fair ​held on October 17​​. ​The ASQ is a developmental screening tool that parents can complete to learn more about their child’s development.

GSAT Advisory Council Executive Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

Group posing for photo.
The GSAT Advisory Council Executive Committee held its meeting on October 15, 2015. Attending the meeting were (left to right) Kirsten Bamba, ASL Interpreter; Barbara Johnson, Member at Large; Carla Torres, AT & Special Project Coordinator; Dawn Maka, Vice Chairperson; Josephine Cortez, Secretary​; and Jessica Crisostomo.
Members of the GSAT Executive Committee check out the new Demo Center.​
Members of the GSAT Executive Committee check out the new Demo Center on October 15, 2015.​

GSAT Holds Training on using AT in the Workplace

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training Developmental Disabilities Guam Systems for Assistive Technology Information Dissemination Self-Advocacy

As part of the activities to commemorate “National Disability Employment Awareness Month,” Carla Torres, Guam CEDDERS Assistive Technology and Special Projects Coordinator, conducted a presentation on “Assistive Technology Utilization in the Workplace” on October 8. Attendees included individuals with disabilities, family members, and personnel from the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID). 

Speaker presenting to a large group around a conference table.
Various community members, including service providers, employers, and individuals with disabilities, listen to Carla Torres (standing), GSAT program coordinator talk about “Utilizing Assistive Technology in the Workplace.”
Three workshop participants trying out assistive technology devices.
Community members try the various communication devices on display at GSAT’s new AT Center.

NDEAM Proclamation Signing

by Guam CEDDERS Developmental Disabilities Information Dissemination Self-Advocacy
Large group poses for photo in Governor's conference room.
On September 29, 2015, Acting Governor Ray Tenorio signed a proclamation declaring October “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” The national theme this is year is “My Disability Is One Part of Who I Am.” The Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is leading the month-long celebration with a variety of training opportunities and celebratory activities for individuals with disabilities, employers, and service providers alike.

Project Kariñu hosts an Appreciation Event for Friends, Families, and Collaborators

by Guam CEDDERS Project Kariñu

Individual standing in front of participants seated in round tables in a Hotel Ballroom.
Dr. Suzanne Kaneshiro provides opening remarks during the “Recognizing, Regrouping, and Rejuvenating: Families, Friends, and Collaborators of Project Kariñu” appreciation event on September 25th at the Outrigger Guam Resort.
Over 40 individuals pose for a group photo in front of projector screen in Hotel.
Stakeholders involved with Project Kariñu since it’s inception and through it’s current phase gathered for a photo during the “Recognizing, Regrouping, Regrouping, and Rejuvenating: Families, Friends, and Collaborators of Project Kariñu” appreciation event on September 25th at the Outrigger Guam Resort.

Four Sisters Complete Strategic Planning Retreat

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Launch Project Bisita I Familia Project Kariñu Tinituhon

 

Group photo of 22 individuals
Staff from the Four Sisters (Project Tinituhon, Kariñu, Bisita, and Guam LAUNCH) pose for a photo at the completion of the Strategic Planning Retreat held on September 23 at the Outrigger Guam Resort.
Six people around table, one writing on large post-it paper on table.
Project Kariñu’s service delivery team provide input while Dr. Lilli Perez records the information during an activity on September 23 at the Outrigger Guam Resort.

PBIS Training Continues

by Guam CEDDERS PBIS
Photo of members of the elementary and secondary schools' attending a PBIS Training.
On September 16, 2015, Guam CEDDERS provided follow-up training on office discipline referrals (ODRs) data analysis to members of the elementary and secondary schools’ behavior teams. This activity is part of the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) technical assistance and training provided by Guam CEDDERS through a contract with the Guam Department of Education.

GSAT Helps Family Members Make Decisions about AT

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology Information Dissemination

Two individuals looking at assistive technology device. Two individuals looking at assistive technology device. Two individuals looking at assistive technology device.

Carla Torres, Assistive Technology and Special Project Program Coordinator, conducted a demonstration of the Garaventa Stair Trac on September 18 for Lee Edquilane, a resident of Hagatna.  Mr. Edquilane came to GSAT to check out options to help his mother, who is a wheelchair user, safely navigate over stairs.