Vision Instruction Program Consultation Webinar with Donna McNear

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Guam CEDDERS facilitated a webinar presented by Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant (shown on screen) for Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS), Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education Part C. Attending the webinar from left to right, clockwise, were Liz Blas, Joanie Manibusan, Gajee Parsons, Cookie Treltas, and Rosie Tkaczuk.
On August 3, Guam CEDDERS facilitated a webinar presented by Donna McNear, Vision Instruction Consultant (shown on screen) for Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS), Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education Part C. Attending the webinar from left to right, clockwise, were Liz Blas, Joanie Manibusan, Gajee Parsons, Cookie Treltas, and Rosie Tkaczuk.

Ta Fan Acomprendi Film

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In collaboration with Guam Legal Services Corporation – Disability Law Center (GLSC), Guam CEDDERS resumed filming of “Ta Fan Acomprendi: Communicating with People with Disabilities.” Ta Fan Acomprendi was originally completed in October 2015, but after receiving positive feedback from the Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council, the decision was made to expand three scenes. With assistance from PBS Guam, Tip 7 was filmed on June 8 at Ron’s Diner, Mangilao featuring Moses Puas, Self-Advocate, and Christina Cabrera, Ron’s Diner Representative. Tips 5 and 8 were filmed on July 1 at GSAT House 19, featuring Marlon Molinos, Self-Advocate; Carol Cabiles, Guam Legal Services Corporation; and Bernadette Shisler, Jenika Ballesta, Coleen Dela Cruz, Leah Abelon, and Sherry Guerrero, Guam CEDDERS. Ta Fan Acomprendi is expected to be completed by the end of July, and will be used in future trainings to educate the local population on communicating with an individual with a disability.

 

Bernadette Shisler, Guam CEDDERS, shakes the hand of Marlon Molinos, Self-Advocate, during the filming of Ta Fan Acomprendi Tip 5 on July 1.
Bernadette Shisler, Guam CEDDERS, shakes the hand of Marlon Molinos, Self-Advocate, during the filming of Ta Fan Acomprendi Tip 5 on July 1.
PBS Guam and Ron’s Diner assisted in filming scenes for “Ta Fan Acomprendi: Communicating with People with Disabilities,” on June 8. Pictured at the table from left to right: Moses Puas, Self-Advocate; Christina Cabrera, Ron’s Diner Representative; and Wansesty Yalismwar, Personal Care Attendant.
PBS Guam and Ron’s Diner assisted in filming scenes for “Ta Fan Acomprendi: Communicating with People with Disabilities,” on June 8. Pictured at the table from left to right: Moses Puas, Self-Advocate; Christina Cabrera, Ron’s Diner Representative; and Wansesty Yalismwar, Personal Care Attendant.

2016 Interactive Parent Conference: Power of Play – Fun in Your Backyard

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The 2016 Power of Play is an annual event hosted by various early childhood agencies. The idea of this interactive parent conference is to promote the importance of playtime between a parent and child, and the effect it has on a child’s development. This year’s Power of Play was held in three separate locations: Gill Baza/Zero Down on June 16, Toto Gardens on June 23, and Pagåchao on June 30.

 

Vera Blaz (Right), Guam CEDDERS staff, takes a picture of a child for her Power of Play Passport on June 16 at Gill Baza, Yigo.
Vera Blaz (Right), Guam CEDDERS staff, takes a picture of a child for her Power of Play Passport on June 16 at Gill Baza, Yigo.

 

Gajee Parsons, Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Social Worker (left),listens to stories read by children during the Power of Play held at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.
Gajee Parsons, Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Social Worker (left),listens to stories read by children during the Power of Play held at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.

 

Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (back, left), and Jenika Ballesta, Research Associate (standing, right), assist children in making GAK out of simple household products at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.
Terry Naputi, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (back, left), and Jenika Ballesta, Research Associate (standing, right), assist children in making GAK out of simple household products at Gill Baza, Yigo on June 16.

NMC UCEDD Visits

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Representatives from the Northern Marianas College University Center for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities (NMC UCEDD) visited the GSAT AT Center on Monday, June 6. Pictured from left to right: Vince Merfalen, NMC Community Development Institute Director; Floyd Masga, Director, NMC UCEDD; and Carla Torres, ATP, AT & Special Projects Program Coordinator.
Representatives from the Northern Marianas College University Center for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities (NMC UCEDD) visited the GSAT AT Center on Monday, June 6. Pictured from left to right: Vince Merfalen, NMC Community Development Institute Director; Floyd Masga, Director, NMC UCEDD; and Carla Torres, ATP, AT & Special Projects Program Coordinator.
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Representatives from the Northern Marianas College University Center for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities (NMC UCEDD) visited Guam CEDDERS on Monday, June 6. Pictured from left, clockwise: Floyd Masga, Director, NMC UCEDD; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director; Vince Merfalen, NMC Community Development Institute Director. Also participating in the visit were Karen Cruz, University of Guam School of Nursing Faculty and and Kathy Taijeron, UOG School of Nursing Administrative Staff.

 

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Pediatrician Training

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Ten pediatricians attended a presentation on "Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation" conducted by Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., Guam EHDI consultant (standing), on May 12 at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board Room. The presentation was facilitated by Robert Leon Guerrero, M.D. (seated at the head of the table) Guam EHDI Pediatric Champion since the establishment of the project in 2002.
Ten pediatricians attended a presentation on “Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation” conducted by Renee L.G. Koffend, AuD., Guam EHDI consultant (standing), on May 12 at the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Board Room. The presentation was facilitated by Robert Leon Guerrero, M.D. (seated at the head of the table) Guam EHDI Pediatric Champion since the establishment of the project in 2002.

Better Speech and Hearing Fair

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Leah Abelon, GSAT AT Center Assistant (left), provided information on Assistive Technology to a visitor at the GSAT table during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Leah Abelon, GSAT AT Center Assistant (left), provided information on Assistive Technology to a visitor at the GSAT table during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate (left), distributed information on Project Tinituhon and Guam EHDI to a visitors during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.
Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate (left), distributed information on Project Tinituhon and Guam EHDI to a visitors during the Better Speech and Hearing Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court on May 7.