Assistive Technology Model Home Opens at GSAT

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Community Services: Model Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

On July 28, the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT), held an Open House for the Accessible Model Home and Demonstration Center. The Model Home features various Assistive Technology (AT) Devices, furniture, and appliances to help individuals with disabilities live independent lives. Among those that visited GSAT’s Model Home were (sitting,L-R) Dallas Taijeron; Edward Mendiola; and Tom Manglona. (Standing, L-R) Jana Mendiola; Ben Servino, Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID) Director; John Guiao, Sherolyn Guerrero, Christina Jung, Guam CEDDERS; Marie Libria, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC); Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, Guam CEDDERS; Barbara Johnson; Kirsten Bamba, Guam Community College (GCC).

Leah Abelon (right), GSAT Center Coordinator, demonstrates various functions of the adjustable bed to Rosanne Ada (left), GDDC Director.

Christina Jung (right), Guam CEDDERS Research Associate, interacts with Barbara Johnson (left), using an AT device called Ubi Duo.

GSAT Advisory Council General Membership Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Model Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Advisory Council, held their General Membership Meeting on July 25. Pictured Left, clockwise: Tom Manglona; Barbara Johnson, Vice Chairperson; Ben Servino, Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID) Director; Lou Mesa, Secretary; Rudy Ignacio, Chairperson; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Josephine Cortez, Member at Large; Lee Perez; Kirsten Bamba, ASL Interpreter; and Raymond Sayas, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC) Representative.

Better Hearing and Speech Month Outreach

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and this year’s theme is Communication: The Key to Connection. On May 13, two of Guam CEDDERS projects, the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) and Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), participated in the Better Hearing and Speech Outreach event hosted by the Marianas Alliance of Speech and Hearing Professionals (MASHP) at Guam Premier Outlets. (Pictured standing left, clockwise) Mel Torre, GDOE Speech Pathologist; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; David Zieber, MASHP Member; and Royanne Salas, SpEd Teacher.

Website & Document Accessibility Training

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

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

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.

GSAT Provides Accessibility Information to Guam Hilton Resort & Spa

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Community Services: Model Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

Michelle Angeles, Materials Manager for the Hilton Resort and Spa, visited GSAT on March 8 seeking information related to facilitating accessibility at the Hilton. After considering several options, she borrowed a Braille Labeler in preparation for an inspection to help ensure their facilities are accessible to individuals who are blind. The device was returned on March 17 after the facility successfully passed an inspection. The Hilton is now planing to purchase their own Braille Labeler. Shown (L-R) are John Guiao, GSAT Student Office Assistant and Ms. Angeles.

GSAT Conference and Fair Planning Committee Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

The GSAT Conference and Fair Planning Committee met on February 16. In attendance were, (right, counterclockwise) Mary Kidd, GSAT Consultant; Dawn Maka, Member at Large; Evangelis Babauta, ASL Interpreter; Jeffery Warfield, DISID Representative; Raymond Sayas, GDDC Representative; Evelyn Duenas, Member; Josephine Cortez, Member at Large, and Jack Larimer, GDOE Representative. Also in attendance were Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator and Barbara Johnson, Vice Chairperson. (not in the photo).

Guam CEDDERS Provides Information at the Head Start Fitness Fair

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology Tinituhon

John Guiao, GSAT Grant Support Assistant (left), provided information on GSAT and Akudi Loan Program to a visitor during the Head Start Fitness Fair at the Guam Sports Complex on February 11.

Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS and Project Tinituhon Training Associate (left), and John Guiao, GSAT Grant Support Assistant (right), pass out project information during the Head Start Fitness Fair held at the Guam Sports Complex on February 11.

Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS and Project Tinituhon Training Associate (sitting) and Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (standing), pass out information on Project Tinituhon and Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) to visitors during the Head Start Fitness Fair at the Guam Sports Complex on February 11.