PEP Stomping: A Day of Fun for Families of Children with Disabilities

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

Parents Empowering Parents PEP Stomping with Kerry Cutting.

Parents Empowering Parents: A Disability Organization

PEP Stomping with KERRY CUTTING
A Day of Fun for Families of Children with Disabilities

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016

THIS MONTH’S LOCATION IS: ASAN BEACH PARK
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PEP wants YOU to come out for hiking and outdoor fun! Load up your car with your own snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sun screen for PEP Stomping EVERY LAST SATURDAY AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION EACH MONTH! Show up and have fun with PEP volunteer Kerry Cutting. Hikes are family- and kid-friendly.

Are you joining us?
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT PEP TODAY!
PHONE: (671) 685-7371 (PEP1)
EMAIL: peptrainingworks@gmail.com
WEB: PEPTalkDisabilities.com
FACEBOOK: PEP Talk Disabilities

PEP Sunset 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

PEP Sunset 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair

Light The Way For Individuals With Disabilities Sunset 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair
Featuring the PEP “Special Needs” Course

Sunday, October 16, 2016
Chamorro Village – Front Parking Lot
Show Time: 4:00pm • Warm up • Go Time: 5:00pm
$10 per person • $35 for group of 4 • $15 per person on race day

Register at Hornet Sporting Goods
Monday to Sunday • 9:00am – 8:00pm
or at the PEP office!
GCIC Building in Hagatna • 5th Floor, Office 500B
Monday to Friday • 10:00am-2:00pm

For more information, contact PEP today!
PHONE: (671) 685-7371(PEP1)
WEB: PEPTalkDisabilities.com
EMAIL: peptrainingworks@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: PEP Talk Disabilities

Project Kariñu Stakeholder Summit

by Guam CEDDERS Project Kariñu
Group posing for a photo.
On September 30, the Department of Public Health and Social Services, Project Kariñu, and the University of Guam CEDDERS held a Stakeholdder Summit at the Westin Resort Guam to celebrate Project Kariñu’s success over the last 7 years. During the summit, participants reviewed and validated evaluation findings, and discussed the next steps as federal funding for Project Kariñu came to an end on September 30.

Procreate and Guam EHDI Promote the Importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Procreate, a specialty shop that caters to parents of newborns, recently developed a partnership with the Guam EHDI Project to promote the importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention to their loyal customers. Customers will be provided with Guam EHDI brochures which emphasize the importance of early hearing screening and intervention services. Shown above are (L-R): Elisa Arevalo, Procreate store owner; Tanya Robinson, Procreate store manager; and Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate and Guam EHDI Project Coordinator.
Procreate, a specialty shop that caters to parents of newborns, recently developed a partnership with the Guam EHDI Project to promote the importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention to their loyal customers. Customers will be provided with Guam EHDI brochures which emphasize the importance of early hearing screening and intervention services. Shown above are (L-R): Elisa Arevalo, Procreate store owner; Tanya Robinson, Procreate store manager; and Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate and Guam EHDI Project Coordinator.

June De Leon Shares Next Steps at SWIFT Conference

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

June De Leon, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director, shares a laugh with collaborator and friend, Michael McSheehan, SWIFT TA Facilitator, University of New Hampshire, while at the “Better Together” SWIFT Professional Learning Institute, July 21 & 22.
June De Leon, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director, shares a laugh with collaborator and friend, Michael McSheehan, SWIFT TA Facilitator, University of New Hampshire, while at the “Better Together” SWIFT Professional Learning Institute, July 21 & 22.
June De Leon, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director, takes part in the closing activity at the “Better Together” Schoolwide Integrated Framework for Transformation (SWIFT) Professional Learning Institute on July 22. SWIFT is an OSEP-funded national K-8 technical assistance center that builds school capacity to provide academic and behavioral support to improve outcomes for all students through equity-based inclusion. Visit www.swiftschools.org for extensive resources on building an effective school system for all students!
June De Leon, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director, takes part in the closing activity at the “Better Together” Schoolwide Integrated Framework for Transformation (SWIFT) Professional Learning Institute on July 22. SWIFT is an OSEP-funded national K-8 technical assistance center that builds school capacity to provide academic and behavioral support to improve outcomes for all students through equity-based inclusion. Visit www.swiftschools.org for extensive resources on building an effective school system for all students!

Guam EHDI Outpatient Hearing Screening Clinic

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention

Dr. Renee Koffend (left) conducts hearing screening test using an OAE device on an infant.

Dr. Renee Koffend (back right) conducts hearing screening test using an AABR device on an infant.
On August 26th Dr. Renee Koffend, Aud., CCC-A, Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (GEHDI) Audiology consultant, conducted hearing screening on infants using an AABR device (top), and an OAE device (bottom), during the Outpatient Hearing Clinic held at Guam EHDI, House 21, Dean’s Circle, UOG.

Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant Meets with GDOE VI Program

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training
Guam CEDDERS facilitated a meeting with Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant for the Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education’s Vision Instruction (VI) Program. Ms. McNear is currently on-island conducting an on-site technical assistance visit on August 20 - September 2. Pictured from left to right, clockwise: Paula Ulloa, VI School Program Consultant; Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant; Diane Artero, VI Teacher; and Darlene Taimanglo, VI teacher.
Guam CEDDERS facilitated a meeting with Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant for the Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education’s Vision Instruction (VI) Program. Ms. McNear is currently on-island conducting an on-site technical assistance visit on August 29 – September 2. Pictured from left to right, clockwise: Paula Ulloa, VI School Program Consultant; Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant; Diane Artero, VI Teacher; and Darlene Taimanglo, VI teacher.