First Guam EHDI Evaluation Work Group Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Research and Evaluation
On May 12, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant (left), facilitated the first Evaluation Work Group meeting under the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project. The purpose of the workgroup is to gather input for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention – Information System (EHDI-IS) Evaluation Plan from its stakeholders. During the meeting, an overview of the system was provided and agreements were established regarding evaluation activities, events, and timelines. Pictured (L-R): Elaine Eclavea; Guam CEDDERS Staff – Christina Jung, Marie Wusstig, Terrie Fejarang, JJ Mendiola, Jenika Ballesta; Eileen Pascua, Sagua Managu; Leah Malanum, Sagua Managu. Not pictured: Joyce Tejeresas, Parent; Eufemia Local, Parent; and Michael Fejeran, Parent.

Disability Summit Planning Committee Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS CEDDERS CORE

Members of the Disability Summit Planning Committee gather after meeting to discuss details for the upcoming Disability Summit scheduled for May 30, 2017. (Seated L-R) Eufemia P. Local; and Joyce Tejeresas, Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Committee Vice Chair. (Second row, L-R) Marie Libria, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC); Mary Kidd, Guam CEDDERS Consultant; and Carol Cabiles, Guam Legal Services Corporation – Disability Law Center. (Back row, L-R) Leone Rohr, Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council Chairperson, Parents Empowering Parents (PEP); and Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director.
(Clockwise, L-R) Eufemia P. Local; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director; Marie Libria, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC); Joyce Tejeresas, Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Committee Vice Chair; Leone Rohr, Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council Chairperson, Parents Empowering Parents (PEP); and Carol Cabiles, Guam Legal Services Corporation – Disability Law Center, focus on one of the proposed sessions of the agenda for the upcoming Disability Summit on May 30.

Guam EHDI and GMHA Nursing Supervisors Review the Initial Hearing Screening Form and Newborn Hearing Screening Protocol

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Guam EHDI and GMHA Nursing Supervisors met in May to review the initial hearing screening form and newborn hearing screening protocol. (Left to Right: Valerie Meno, Labor and Delivery, Nursing Supervisor; Marie Wusstig, Guam EHDI; Ma. Victoria Guiao, OB Ward Nursing Supervisor; Avelina “Bing” Opena, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nursing Supervisor and Ruth Sabangan Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Nursing Supervisor.)

Donna McNear, Vision Instruction (VI) Consultant, Provided Technical Assistance to the Palau Department of Education

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance

Donna McNear, Vision Instruction (VI) Consultant, provided technical assistance to the Palau Department of Education on May 1-2 and to the Guam DOE on May 4-10.

Donna met with Darlene Taimanglo, Guam Teacher of Visionally Impaired to discuss teaching strategies on May 10.
Donna met with Madilde Gresham, a parent of a child with a VI on May 10.

Guam CEDDERS Participated in the UOG Social Work Department’s Practicum Fair

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Model Services
Guam CEDDERS participated in the UOG Social Work Department’s Practicum Fair held on Friday, May 5. The purpose of the Fair was to allow the 30 Social Work students, who will be seniors next year, an opportunity to learn more about the range of community services providing social services supports and programs, for possible practicum placement for Academic Year 2017-18. Seated (L-R) are: Chelsea Resurreccion, Social Work Student; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS; and Tanya Simer, SW student.

Website & Document Accessibility Training

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Community Services: Training Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

Website and Document Accessibility Training Logos

Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: GSAT House 19, Dean Circle, University of Guam

Seating is limited.
Must be registered to attend.

To register or to request for reasonable accommodations, please call Sherry Guerrero at 735-2477, or email sherry.guerrero@guamcedders.org

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This activity is supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Grant No. 90DD0014-03-00, and the Administration on Community Living, Grant No. 1701GUSGAT, and facilitated by the University of Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (Guam CEDDERS). The University of Guam is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Guam CEDDERS and GSAT Staff Attend the PEP Island-Wide Conference on Disabilities

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
Leah Abelon (standing right), GSAT Center Coordinator, and Christina Jung (standing left), Guam CEDDERS Research Associate, presented information on the Akudi Loan Program during the PEP Island-wide Conference on Disabilities at Hotel Nikko Guam on April 29. The Akudi Loan Program assists persons with disabilities and their families, in purchasing assistive technology devices and services.

GSAT Advisory Council General Membership Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
The GSAT Advisory Council held its General Membership meeting on April 18. (Standing; L-R): Christina Jung, CEDDERS Research Associate; Lee Perez; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Kirsten Bamba, Sign Language Interpreter; Rosanne Ada, GDDC Director; Phyllis Topasna, GDOL/AJC Representative; Lou Mesa, Secretary; Naomi Sanchez, GLSC-DLC Representative; Nichol Napoleon, GDOE Representative; Jude Ogo; Jeff Warfield, DISID/DVR,DSS Representative; Barbara Johnson, Vice Chairperson; Dawn Maka, Member at Large. (Sitting; L-R) Tom Manglona; Victor Tuquero; Josephine Cortez, Member at Large; and Rudy Ignacio, Chairperson.

GSAT Staff Attend the 10th Annual Autism Awareness Fair

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
The Guam System for Assistive Technology participated in the 10th Annual Autism Awareness Fair held on April 8 at the Agana Shopping Center. Pictured (L-R): Sylvia Duenas, GCC Human Services Practicum Student; Honorable Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Guam Congresswoman; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; and John Guiao, GSAT Office Assistant.