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.](https://guamcedders.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/GSAT-Advisory-Council-Meeting_101816_001.jpg)
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.](https://guamcedders.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/NDEAM-Proclamation-Signing_20161014.jpg)
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.](https://guamcedders.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Pyramid-Model-Training_092516_002.jpg)
PEP Stomping: A Day of Fun for Families of Children with Disabilities
by Guam CEDDERS UncategorizedParents 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
Project Bisita I Familia: Positive Solutions for Families Training
by Guam CEDDERS Project Bisita I Familia![Training attendees pose for a photo.](https://guamcedders.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bisita-Training_101116_001.jpg)
PEP Sunset 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair
by Guam CEDDERS UncategorizedPEP 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.](https://guamcedders.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Karinu-Eval-Stakeholders-Summit_093016_0142.jpg)
NDEAM Conference Planning Meeting
by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology![Ben Servino (second from left), Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID), met with members of the community on October 4 to plan the National Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference (NDEAM), which took place on October 21.](https://guamcedders.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DISID-Meeting_100416_0011.jpg)
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.](https://guamcedders.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/EHDI-Brochrues-for-Procreate_090216_004.jpg)