GCC Deaf​/​Hard of Hearing Program Thanksgiving Celebration

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
Leah Abelon, GSAT AT Center Coordinator, demonstrates an Assistive Technology device to the students from Agueda I. Johnston Middle School (AIJMS) at the GCC Multipurpose Auditorium on November 17. On the left, Kirsten Bamba, GCC ASL Instructor, interpreted for the students. This event took place during the Guam Community College's Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Thanksgiving Celebration. Also pictured here is AIJMS Instructor John Russell.
Leah Abelon, GSAT AT Center Coordinator, demonstrates an Assistive Technology device to the students from Agueda I. Johnston Middle School (AIJMS) at the GCC Multipurpose Auditorium on November 17. On the left, Kirsten Bamba, GCC ASL Instructor, interpreted for the students. This event took place during the Guam Community College’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Thanksgiving Celebration. Also pictured here is AIJMS Instructor John Russell.

GSAT Conference and Fair Planning Committee Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
GSAT Conference and Fair Planning Committee held its second meeting to discuss the upcoming conference and fair on November 15. In attendance were (Clockwise from top left), Ben Servino, DISID/DVR,DSS Director; Mary Kidd, GSAT Consultant; Evangelis Babauta, ASL Interpreter; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Josie Cortez, Member; Evelyn Duenas, Member; Jennifer Vicente, Guam Legal Services – Disability Law Center (GLSC-DLC) Representative; Barbara Johnson, Vice-Chairperson; and Raymond Sayas, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC) Representative.
GSAT Conference and Fair Planning Committee held its second meeting to discuss the upcoming conference and fair on November 15. In attendance were (Clockwise from top left), Ben Servino, DISID/DVR,DSS Director; Mary Kidd, GSAT Consultant; Evangelis Babauta, ASL Interpreter; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Josie Cortez, Member; Evelyn Duenas, Member; Jennifer Vicente, Guam Legal Services – Disability Law Center (GLSC-DLC) Representative; Barbara Johnson, Vice-Chairperson; and Raymond Sayas, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC) Representative.

Students in GCC’s ASL Class attend Assistive Technology Demonstration

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, conducted an Assistive Technology demonstration on November 9, for 32 students enrolled in American Sign Language Classes at Guam Community College taught by Jude Ogo and Kirsten Bamba. Shown here are (L-R) Peejay Bout and Lawrence Hadley, checking out the Smartview Graduate.
Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, conducted an Assistive Technology demonstration on November 9, for 32 students enrolled in American Sign Language Classes at Guam Community College taught by Jude Ogo and Kirsten Bamba. Shown here are (L-R) Peejay Bout and Lawrence Hadley, checking out the Smartview Graduate.

GSAT Advisory Council General Membership Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Advisory Council held its General Membership meeting on October 18. The newly elected officers and members gather for a photo. (L-R, sitting) Tom Manglona, Member; Barbara Johnson, Vice-Chairperson; Rudy Ignacio, Chairperson; and Lou Mesa, Secretary. (L-R, standing) Christina Jung, Guam CEDDERS; Paula Ulloa, GDOE Representative; Dawn Maka, Member-at-Large; Evelyn Manibusan, DISID/DVR,DSS Representative; Ray Sayas, GDDC Representative; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Jennifer Vicente, GLSC-DLC Representative; Naomi Sanchez, GLSC-DLC Representative, Mary Kidd, GSAT Consultant. Also attending were Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS; and Evangelis Babauta, Sign Language Interpreter.
The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Advisory Council held its General Membership meeting and elected new officers on October 18. (L-R, sitting) Tom Manglona, Member; Barbara Johnson, Vice-Chairperson; Rudy Ignacio, Chairperson; and Lou Mesa, Secretary. (L-R, standing) Christina Jung, Guam CEDDERS; Paula Ulloa, GDOE Representative; Dawn Maka, Member-at-Large; Evelyn Manibusan, DISID/DVR,DSS Representative; Ray Sayas, GDDC Representative; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Jennifer Vicente, GLSC-DLC Representative; Naomi Sanchez, GLSC-DLC Representative, Mary Kidd, GSAT Consultant. Also attending were Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS; and Evangelis Babauta, Sign Language Interpreter. Initial planning for the 2017 Annual Assistive Technology Conference & Fair will begin on November 3.

Loan Recipient Appreciates AT

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
Dolores Camacho is a retired high school teacher who taught French and English for 36 years. She recently acquired funding for hearing aids with the help of the Guam Options for Alternative Loans – Assistive Technology (GOAL-AT), an alternative financing program under the Guam System for Assistive Technology. Mrs. Camacho shared that she wished she knew about Assistive Technology, when she was still teaching. She said, “it would have made communication with her students a lot easier.”
Dolores Camacho is a retired high school teacher who taught French and English for 36 years. She recently acquired funding for hearing aids with the help of the Guam Options for Alternative Loans – Assistive Technology (GOAL-AT), an alternative financing program under the Guam System for Assistive Technology. Mrs. Camacho shared that she wished she knew about Assistive Technology, when she was still teaching. She said, “it would have made communication with her students a lot easier.”