Guam CEDDERS Brochure Trifold

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UNIVERSITY OF GUAM

Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, & Service


Manhihita Humat'sa I Tellai 

Building Bridges Together

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A member of the national network of 

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities 


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MISSION STATEMENT

In partnership with individuals with disabilities and their families, agencies, organizations, and service providers, Guam CEDDERS creates pathways that enhance, improve, and support the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

History

Guam CEDDERS serves as a training and technical assistance provider in the Pacific Basin region. From its inception in 1993, Guam CEDDERS has evolved into a dynamic organization that aims to build bridges with partners for creating stronger 
linkages, programs, services, and supports to positively impact the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. 

Guam CEDDERS facilitates projects that provide training, technical assistance, service, research, and information sharing, with a special emphasis on building community capacity and systems.


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CORE FUNCTIONS

• Interdisciplinary Pre-Service Preparation; Continuing Education; Community Services: Training


Guam CEDDERS provides a variety of training and technical assistance opportunities that promote the increase of meaningful community involvement of individuals with disabilities and their families. Local and regional activities under these areas focus on improving education, early intervention, transition, and assistive technology supports and services for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan.

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• Community Services: Technical Assistance, Model Services, Demonstration Services

Under this CORE function, Guam CEDDERS facilitates the Guam System for Assistive 
Technology (GSAT) Demonstration & Resource Center. This Center provides community members with information to assist them to learn and make informed decisions in selecting the best Assistive Technology to meet their needs. Another project under this area includes the Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Project.

•  Research/Evaluation; Information Dissemination

Research and evaluation services and development of resources and products 
are geared to disseminate key information and raise public awareness on a range 
of topics related to disabilities.

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Guam CEDDERS produces a variety of 
materials as part of its mission. Below is a 
sampling of various products developed 
to help disseminate information to the 
populations we serve.


Guam Early Learning Guidelines Birth to 36 Months cover page
2016 Neni Directory Cover page
GSAT Affordable Loans Assistive Technology cover page
Project Kariñu Evaluation Report cover page 

Theses and many other products are available for download at:
www.guamcedders.org

 
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Guam CEDDERS

Office of Graduate Studies, Sponsored Programs, & Research

303 University Drive

UOG Station

Mangilao, Guam 96913

Ph: (671) 735-2480/1

Fax: 734-5709

TTY: 734-6531

Email: heidi.sannicolas@guamcedders.org

Website: www.guamcedders.org

This brochure was produced with supports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Grant# 90DD0014-03-00. The University of Guam is an equal opportunity provider and employer.