Guam Homeless Coalition receives the Neni Directory

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
Representatives receiving the 2016 Neni Directory from Guam CEDDERS.
Guam CEDDERS presented 600 copies of the 2016 Neni Directory to the Guam Homeless Coalition on January 27, 2016. Receiving the directory on behalf of the Coalition were representatives from Sanctuary Incorporated. Pictured from left to right, Sherry Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS; Tiffany Paulino, Sanctuary Incorporated; Eugene Anderson, Sanctuary Incorporated; and Ruth Leon Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS.

Promoting Self-Advocacy

by Guam CEDDERS Self-Advocacy
4 individuals sitting around a table.
2016 marks the 10 year anniversary of I Linå’lå-ta “Our Life’ newsletter. To commemorate this milestone, Guam CEDDERS met with Lynn and Andrew Tydingco to discuss the process of passing the torch of producing the newsletter to Self-Advocates in Action (SiñA) for years to come. Attending this initial meeting were (L-R, clockwise) Andrew Tydingco, SiñA Representative, Sherry Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS, Lynn Tydingco, SiñA Representative, and Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS.

Guam EHDI Hearing Screening Training

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Renee Koffend, AuD., CCC-AuD conducting a training to 3 GMH nurses.
Renee Koffend, AuD., CCC-AuD, Guam CEDDERS consultant, conducted hearing screening training on the AuDx device at the Guam Memorial Hospital Obstetrics Ward on Friday, January 22, 2016. Attending this training were (L-R), Michelle Censon (not pictured), Rosemary Bustamante, May Caligua, Emily Bejado, and Renee Koffend.

Guam EHDI Advisory Committee Meeting

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The Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project Advisory Committee held its quarterly meeting on December 14, 2015. Topics covered included updates from birth sites and Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) on the status of new born hearing screenings and intervention services for newborns that require hearing services. Committee Members also provided feedback and input about the various Guam EHDI activities and goals to ensure that all babies receive a hearing screening before discharge, diagnostic audiological evaluation before 3 months of age, and early intervention services by 6 months of age.
The Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project Advisory Committee held its quarterly meeting on December 14, 2015. Topics covered included updates from birth sites and Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) on the status of new born hearing screenings and intervention services for newborns that require hearing services. Committee Members also provided feedback and input about the various Guam EHDI activities and goals to ensure that all babies receive a hearing screening before discharge, diagnostic audiological evaluation before 3 months of age, and early intervention services by 6 months of age.

GEIS Personnel Attend Orientation & Mobility Workshop

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
Group sitting around a table engaging in a discussion.
Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant, conducted a workshop on Orientation and Mobility on January 13 for Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) social workers, teachers, service coordinators, and allied health personnel.

Ms. McNear was on island during the week of January 11-15, providing technical assistance and training to Special Education personnel under the Part B and Part C programs. This activity was facilitated by Guam CEDDERS through a contract with the Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education.

GSAT Conference and Fair Planning Committee Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
The GSAT Conference & Fair Committee held its 2nd meeting on January 12, 2016. Attending the meeting were (L-R), Carla Torres, GSAT Assistive Technology and Special Projects Coordinator; Rudy Ignacio, Vice Chairperson; Roy Rosario, Member at Large; Lisa Ogo, Member at Large; Raymond Sayas, Guam Development Disabilities Council representative; Jennifer Vicente, Guam Legal Services – Disability Law Center representative; Karen Taitano Primacio (partially hidden), Agency for Human Resources Development / Workforce Investment Act representative; and Ben Servino, Department of Integrated Services for Persons with Disabilities / Division of Vocational Rehabilitation & Division of Support Services representative; (front, L-R): Josephine Cortez; Jack Larimer, Guam Department of Education representative; and Lou Mesa, Member at Large. The Annual AT Conference is scheduled for March 4, and the Fair is scheduled for March 19, 2016.
The GSAT Conference & Fair Committee held its 2nd meeting on January 12, 2016. Attending the meeting were (L-R), Carla Torres, GSAT Assistive Technology and Special Projects Coordinator; Rudy Ignacio, Vice Chairperson; Roy Rosario, Member at Large; Lisa Ogo, Member at Large; Raymond Sayas, Guam Development Disabilities Council representative; Jennifer Vicente, Guam Legal Services – Disability Law Center representative; Karen Taitano Primacio (partially hidden), Agency for Human Resources Development / Workforce Investment Act representative; and Ben Servino, Department of Integrated Services for Persons with Disabilities / Division of Vocational Rehabilitation & Division of Support Services representative; (front, L-R): Josephine Cortez; Jack Larimer, Guam Department of Education representative; and Lou Mesa, Member at Large. The Annual AT Conference is scheduled for March 4, and the Fair is scheduled for March 19, 2016.

Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Evaluation Workgroup Meeting

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EHDI Evaluation Workgroup posing for a photo.
The Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Evaluation Workgroup consisting of Guam CEDDERS staff, and parent representatives met on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 to develop an evaluation plan for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Informational System (EHDI-IS). Attending the meeting from left to right were Elaine Eclavea, Consultant with Guam CEDDERS; Terry Naputi, Jeff Pinaula, Guam CEDDERS; Joyce Flores, Parent Representative; Ruth Leon Guerrero, Coleen Dela Cruz, Sherry Guerrero, Terrie Fejarang, JJ Mendiola, Guam CEDDERS; and Margaret Blaz, Consultant with Guam CEDDERS.

Guam Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
Guam ICC Meeting attendees listening to a presentation.
Front standing: Elaine Eclavea, Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (Guam CEDDERS) consultant, facilitated a short presentation to the Guam Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) members on the Guam Early Intervention System – Annual Performance Report (APR) and State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). The Guam ICC is the Advisory Council for the Guam Early Intervention System and consists of parents, early childhood agencies, child care centers, physicians, and other community partners. Guam CEDDERS through a subcontract with the Guam Department of Education, provides training and technical assistance for Guam Early Intervention System.