Vision Students Visit GSAT

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Developmental Disabilities Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
June 19, 2019: As part of the Guam Department of Education Vision Program – Extended School Year, Vision Instructor, Darlene Taimanglo and 8 students who are blind participated in a guided tour the Guam System for Assistive Technology Demonstration Center and Model Home to learn about AT for vision that provides support to daily living. The students range from 8 and 18 years.

ROSS Program Explores GSAT Services

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
On August 28, 2018, Ronnie Santos from the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority Resident Opportunity Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Program met with Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, to explore the various Assistive Technology devices and GSAT services available for ROSS clients. The ROSS program assists the elderly and individuals with disabilities by linking these individuals to services within the community that can help sustain and maintain independent living.

Assistive Technology Device Demonstration

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
On August 28, 2018, Charles Sallinger and Irene Bustos-Sallinger visited the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) to explore Assistive Technology options for individuals with visual impairments. GSAT demonstrated the Clearview + Speech CCT, a 24″ video magnifier with color contrast and text to speech capabilities; the Eyepal ROL, a portable scanner and reader; and the Smartview Versa Portable Electronic Magnifier, a handheld electronic magnifier that magnifies up to 15x and also has color contrast features. Through the short term device loan, Mr. Sallinger borrowed the Smartview Versa portable electronic magnifier to help determine if the device will meet his needs.

Guam Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) Orientation and Strategic Planning

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services
Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Early Childhood (EC) Consultant reviews the Agenda and contents of the Guam Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) Orientation & Strategic Planning event held at the Dusit Thani Guam on July 17, 2018.
Elaine Eclavea, EC Consultant, discusses the Elements of Interaction before the afternoon group activities.
Keith Villaluna, Guam CEDDERS Data Specialist, and Elaine Eclavea, EC Consultant, gather input from the ICC members during the Guam ICC Orientation & Strategic Planning event held on July 17, 2018.

GSAT Attends 7th Annual Guam Conference on Aging

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Community Services: Model Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
On May 31, 2018, Shawni Acfalle, Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Center Assistant, shares information about assistive technology with a participant at the 7th Annual Guam Conference on Aging hosted by the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), Division of Senior Citizens (DSC) at the Pacific Star Resort & Spa.

GSAT Attends the Ability Fair

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Developmental Disabilities Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
Shawni Acfalle, GSAT Center Assistant, demonstrates an Assistive Technology device that can provide assistance for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to participants during the Ability Fair on May 18, 2018 at the Sinajana Community Center. The Fair, hosted by Guma Mami, featured the strengths of individuals with disabilities by displaying their crafts and provided an opportunity to search for employment.

Guam EHDI Participates in the DPHSS Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fair.

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Marie Wusstig, Guam EHDI Training Associate (left) and Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS Research Assocate (right), provided information to parents on the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program during the DPHSS Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Fair, at the Micronesia Mall on May 12, 2018.

Guam CEDDERS Attends Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Proclamation Signing

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Department of Public Health & Social Services
Guam CEDDERS participated in the proclamation signing for the “Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies” facilitated by the Department of Public Health and Social Services Bureau of Family Health and Nursing Services Maternal Health and Child Health Program. This year’s theme is “Healthy Families = Healthy Babies.” Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio presided at the event held on May 9, 2018 and attended by government representatives.

DOE Student Receives Device Loan from GSAT

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
Guam Department of Education (GDOE) Vision Teacher, Diane Artero (left), visits GSAT with student Mara Oneichu (center) and Mara’s mother, Maxie Oneichu (right). Mara borrowed the BrailleNote Touch 32 Notetaker, a note-taking device for individuals who are blind. Mara will be using the BrailleNote Touch 32 Notetaker to assist in the completion of her final project for the school year.