DPHSS DCW BCCS Hosts S.E.A.T. Conference Series

by Guam CEDDERS

The Department of Public Health and Social Services, Division of Children’s Wellness, Bureau of Child Care Services (DPHSS DCW BCCS) and Guam CEDDERS collaborated to develop and facilitate the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Project, which focuses on assistive technology (AT) and disability awareness training through a series of 10 conferences for child care directors and providers in licensed facilities.

DPHSS DCW BCCS and Guam CEDDERS have held a total of six conferences on various topics such as Types of Disability, Environmental Adaptations, Mobility, Learning and Cognition; and Vision. Child care providers and directors have received various AT devices and tools to use in their centers.

On May 25, Vera Blaz, CEDDERS Training Associate, presents about developmental monitoring & screening, & referral during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Conference.
On May 25, Vera Blaz, CEDDERS Training Associate, presents about developmental monitoring & screening, & referral during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Conference.
On June 22, Michelle Aguigui (standing), CEDDERS Associate Director, is holding up a communication board that was created by a child care center.
On June 22, Michelle Aguigui (standing), CEDDERS Associate Director, is holding up a communication board that was created by a child care center.
On June 22, Ethan Guzman, CEDDERS Student Office Assistant, explains the functions of the splashy portable bath seat to child care providers during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Conference.
On June 22, Ethan Guzman, CEDDERS Student Office Assistant, explains the functions of the splashy portable bath seat to child care providers during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Conference.
On August 3, Leah Abelon, CEDDERS Project Coordinator, presents to child care providers about assistive technology devices for kids with specific learning disabilities (SLP) during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 3, Leah Abelon, CEDDERS Project Coordinator, presents to child care providers about assistive technology devices for kids with specific learning disabilities (SLD) during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 3, child care providers work together to brainstorm characteristics of individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 3, child care providers work together to brainstorm characteristics of individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 3, child care providers present about the characteristics of individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 3, child care providers present about the characteristics of individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 3, child care providers pose with their communication board during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Conference.
On August 3, child care providers pose with their communication board during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Conference.
On August 24, Leonor Josef, Physical Therapist II from the Guam Department of Education (GDOE), presents about "Understanding Motor Skills for Orientation and Mobility" during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 24, Leonor Josef, Physical Therapist II from the Guam Department of Education (GDOE), presents about “Understanding Motor Skills for Orientation and Mobility” during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 24, child care providers are holding up their pens for an activity during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 24, child care providers are holding up their pens for an activity during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 24, Isabel Mejia Ramos, DeafBlind Employment Specialist, presents about iCanConnect, The National DeafBlind Equipment Distribution Program during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 24, Isabel Mejia Ramos, DeafBlind Employment Specialist, presents about iCanConnect, The National DeafBlind Equipment Distribution Program during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On August 24, staff from the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services, Division of Children’s Wellness, Bureau of Child Care Services, introduce themselves during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Conference.
On August 24, staff from the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services, Division of Children’s Wellness, Bureau of Child Care Services, introduce themselves during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) Conference.
On September 28, Marie Wusstig, CEDDERS Training Associate, presents about hearing loss to child care providers during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On September 28, Marie Wusstig, CEDDERS Training Associate, presents about hearing loss to child care providers during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On September 28, Jahleel Asuncion, social work intern, demonstrates how to perform a diagnostic audiological evaluation (DAE) during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.
On September 28, Jahleel Asuncion, social work intern, demonstrates how to perform a diagnostic audiological evaluation (DAE) during the Start Early with Assistive Technology (S.E.A.T.) conference.

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