NDEAM Conference

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

Guam CEDDERS provided a copy of the University of South Florida’s “Training Curriculum: Disability Awareness for Law Enforcement” during the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Conference held at the Hotel Nikko Guam on Friday, October 21, 2016. Shown above are (L-R): Christina Jung, CEDDERS Research Associate; Kenneth Quenga, Airport Police Officer; and Pete Camacho, and Coordinator.
Guam CEDDERS provided a copy of the University of South Florida’s “Training Curriculum: Disability Awareness for Law Enforcement” to Airport Police Personnel during the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Conference held at the Hotel Nikko Guam on Friday, October 21. Shown above are (L-R): Christina Jung, CEDDERS Research Associate; Kenneth Quenga, Airport Police Officer; and Pete Camacho, A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority Planning Coordinator.
(L-R) Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Raymond Sayas, GDDC Program Coordinator; and Christina Jung, CEDDERS Research Associate, participated in the NDEAM Conference on October 21. The event was hosted by the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DISID, DVR).
(L-R) Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Raymond Sayas, GDDC Program Coordinator; and Christina Jung, CEDDERS Research Associate, participated in the NDEAM Conference on October 21. The event was hosted by the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DISID, DVR).
John Guiao, GSAT Support Assistant, explains the use of assistive technology device to Vanessa Paulino, Ambyth Shipping HR Assistant.
John Guiao, GSAT Support Assistant, explains the use of an assistive technology device to Vanessa Paulino, Ambyth Shipping Human Resource Assistant.
Dr. Shirley “Sam” Mabini, Guam Department of Labor (GDOL) Deputy Director, delivered her keynote presentation on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) during the Plenary Opening Session at the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Conference. The event took place on Friday, October 21 at Hotel Nikko Guam.
Dr. Shirley “Sam” Mabini, Guam Department of Labor (GDOL) Deputy Director, delivered her keynote presentation on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) during the Plenary Opening Session at the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Conference. The event took place on Friday, October 21 at Hotel Nikko Guam.

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.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Proclamation Signing

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
On October 14, Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio signed a proclamation, declaring October “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” The national theme this is year is “InclusionWorks.” The Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will be hosting the NDEAM Conference at Hotel Nikko Guam on October 21, 2016. Other training opportunities and workshops are also scheduled to take place during the month.
On October 14, Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio signed a proclamation, declaring October “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” The national theme this is year is “#InclusionWorks.” The Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will be hosting the NDEAM Conference at Hotel Nikko Guam on October 21, 2016. Other training opportunities and workshops are also scheduled to take place during the month.

Practice-Based Coaching Using the Pyramid Model

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Community Services: Training
Dr. Robert Corso, executive director of the Pyramid Model Consortium, trained fourteen individuals on Practice-Based Coaching using the Pyramid Model September 26 and 27, 2016 at the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration. Participants included representatives from Department of Education-Guam Early Intervention System, Early Childhood Special Education Preschool, Head Start, and Student Support Services Division; Project Kariñu, and Guam CEDDERS. Dr. Robert Corso focused on the importance of using Practice-Based Coaching to ensure high fidelity implementation of the Pyramid Model Practices.
Dr. Robert Corso, executive director of the Pyramid Model Consortium, trained fourteen individuals on Practice-Based Coaching using the Pyramid Model September 26 and 27, 2016 at the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration. Participants included representatives from Department of Education-Guam Early Intervention System, Early Childhood Special Education Preschool, Head Start, and Student Support Services Division; Project Kariñu, and Guam CEDDERS. Dr. Robert Corso focused on the importance of using Practice-Based Coaching to ensure high fidelity implementation of the Pyramid Model Practices.

PEP Stomping: A Day of Fun for Families of Children with Disabilities

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

Parents Empowering Parents PEP Stomping with Kerry Cutting.

Parents Empowering Parents: A Disability Organization

PEP Stomping with KERRY CUTTING
A Day of Fun for Families of Children with Disabilities

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016

THIS MONTH’S LOCATION IS: ASAN BEACH PARK
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PEP wants YOU to come out for hiking and outdoor fun! Load up your car with your own snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sun screen for PEP Stomping EVERY LAST SATURDAY AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION EACH MONTH! Show up and have fun with PEP volunteer Kerry Cutting. Hikes are family- and kid-friendly.

Are you joining us?
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT PEP TODAY!
PHONE: (671) 685-7371 (PEP1)
EMAIL: peptrainingworks@gmail.com
WEB: PEPTalkDisabilities.com
FACEBOOK: PEP Talk Disabilities

PEP Sunset 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

PEP Sunset 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair

Light The Way For Individuals With Disabilities Sunset 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair
Featuring the PEP “Special Needs” Course

Sunday, October 16, 2016
Chamorro Village – Front Parking Lot
Show Time: 4:00pm • Warm up • Go Time: 5:00pm
$10 per person • $35 for group of 4 • $15 per person on race day

Register at Hornet Sporting Goods
Monday to Sunday • 9:00am – 8:00pm
or at the PEP office!
GCIC Building in Hagatna • 5th Floor, Office 500B
Monday to Friday • 10:00am-2:00pm

For more information, contact PEP today!
PHONE: (671) 685-7371(PEP1)
WEB: PEPTalkDisabilities.com
EMAIL: peptrainingworks@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: PEP Talk Disabilities

Project Kariñu Stakeholder Summit

by Guam CEDDERS Project Kariñu
Group posing for a photo.
On September 30, the Department of Public Health and Social Services, Project Kariñu, and the University of Guam CEDDERS held a Stakeholdder Summit at the Westin Resort Guam to celebrate Project Kariñu’s success over the last 7 years. During the summit, participants reviewed and validated evaluation findings, and discussed the next steps as federal funding for Project Kariñu came to an end on September 30.

Procreate and Guam EHDI Promote the Importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Procreate, a specialty shop that caters to parents of newborns, recently developed a partnership with the Guam EHDI Project to promote the importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention to their loyal customers. Customers will be provided with Guam EHDI brochures which emphasize the importance of early hearing screening and intervention services. Shown above are (L-R): Elisa Arevalo, Procreate store owner; Tanya Robinson, Procreate store manager; and Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate and Guam EHDI Project Coordinator.
Procreate, a specialty shop that caters to parents of newborns, recently developed a partnership with the Guam EHDI Project to promote the importance of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention to their loyal customers. Customers will be provided with Guam EHDI brochures which emphasize the importance of early hearing screening and intervention services. Shown above are (L-R): Elisa Arevalo, Procreate store owner; Tanya Robinson, Procreate store manager; and Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate and Guam EHDI Project Coordinator.