Pacific UCEDDS Leaders Meet in Guam

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March 1, 2019: Leaders from the Pacific Region University Centers on Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) attended the Pacific Basin Interagency Leadership Consortium (PBILC) Planning meeting on February 28 and the 25th Annual Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Conference held at the Westin Resort Guam on March 1. The Directors also met to discuss ways to improve collaboration efforts. (L-R): Tafaimamao Tua-Tupuola, Director, American Samoa UCEDD; Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Director, Guam CEDDERS; and Jennifer-Eileen Castro, interim Director, CNMI UCEDD.

Langston University Reps Share Info on Research Project Supports

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February 27, 2019: CEDDERS staff pose with Langston University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (LU-RRTC) staff and representatives from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Langston University team comprising of Corey Moore, Principal Investigator and Research Director; Edward Manyibe, Capacity-Building Director and Research Associate Professor; and Andre Washington, Co-Principal Investigator/Technical Assistant Coordinator, are on Guam to share opportunities for Guamanians to conduct research in the fields of disability and rehabilitation. Funded through a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services the LU-RRTC is actively recruiting participation in research opportunities in the U.S. Territories. Funding includes technical assistance in grant writing, conducting research, data analysis, and manuscript preparation and publishing.

GPPT/Project Fitme and Guam EHDI Participate at the Lion’s Club Health Fair

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February 02, 2019: The Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project Fitme and Guam’s Positive Parents Together (GPPT) participated in the Lion’s Club Health Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court. Guam EHDI and GPPT shared information about initial hearing screening for newborns and parent supports available to families of children identified with a hearing loss. Pictured at the event were (standing, L-R): Ashley Babauta, GPPT/Project Fitme Support Staff ; Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate; and Bobbie Aflleje, GPPT/Project Fitme Support Staff.
February 02, 2019: the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) participated in the Lion’s Club Health Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court. Pictured at the event is Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator.

Family Visits GSAT Model Home

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January 24, 2019: The Riate Family visited the GSAT Model Home, which helped them learn more about assistive technology. The Riates borrowed the Weighted Shawl and Puppy Hugs assistive devices. The Weighted Shawl and Puppy Hugs are weighted sensory products that aid with sensory processing by providing deep pressure information to joints and muscles, which help individuals feel relaxed and calm. (Pictured L-R: Joseph, Asuncion, and Simon Riate)

NewGen Staff Visits GSAT

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November 13, 2018: NewGen Physical Therapy Chief Executive Officer Luan Nguyen and his staff, Grace Almonte, Janay Masga, Ashley Chua, Ashley Cabral, and Dr. Leonard Campos visited GSAT to explore the various Assistive Technology devices and services available. GSAT Center Coordinator Leah Abelon conducted a presentation of new mobility devices and tour of the Model Home, and gathered recommendations of other AT devices from the NewGen staff.

Projects Participate in Guam Head Start Parent Engagement Conference

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October 27, 2018: The Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Project Fitme participated in the 2018 Guam Head Start Parent Engagement Conference at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort. Information about initial screening for newborns was shared with participants. Pictured with participants is Tanya Simer, Guam EHDI Hearing Screening Paraprofessional.
October 27, 2018: The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) staff shared information about GSATs programs and services, with particular emphasis on various assistive technology devices that can assist children with communication and mobility. Pictured with an attendee is Shawni Acfalle, GSAT Center Assistant.
October 27, 2018: Guam EHDI Project Fitme with Guam Positive Parents Together (GPPT) participated in the 2018 Head Start Parent Engagement Conference at Dusit Thani Guam Resort. Information on the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Parent Support Group was shared with attendees. Pictured with attendees are Susan Duggan, GPPT Project Fitme Coordinator, and Tanya Simer, Guam EHDI Hearing Screening Paraprofessional.

President Krise Visits GSAT Model Home

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October 11, 2018: Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Guam CEDDERS Director (right) and Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator (left), conduct a tour of the GSAT Model Home for Dr. Thomas Krise, the University of Guam’s new President, (center).
October 11, 2018: GSAT Center Coordinator Leah Abelon (2nd from right) speaks with Dr. Thomas Krise, UOG President; Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Guam CEDDERS Director; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director; and a few UOG students about assistive technology equipment available at GSAT.

GSAT Advisory Council Executive Meeting

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On October 9, 2018, the GSAT Advisory Council Executive Committee held their meeting at the GSAT Office to develop and approve the agenda for the upcoming general membership meeting scheduled for October 23, 2018. In attendance were (sitting: left to right) Thomas Manglona, Member at Large; Josephine Cortez, Member at Large; and Evelyn Duenas, Vice Chairperson. (standing: left to right) Evangelis Babauta, ASL Interpreter; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Lourdes Ann Mesa, Chairperson; Dawn Maka, Member at Large; and Barbara Johnson, Secretary.