GOAL-AT: Providing an Ease to Technology

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
Frank Ungacta holds up new iPhone 6s.
On July 7, Frank “Koolaid” Ungacta, purchased an Apple iPhone 6s through funding from Guam Options for Alternative Loans-Assistive Technology (GOAL-AT), a financing program facilitated by the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT). Mr. Ungacta expressed how the latest version of the gadget is more convenient due to its advanced accessibility, featuring fingerprint identity sensor and SIRI’s quick response to voice commands.

Vision Instruction Program Consultation Webinar with Donna McNear

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
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.

Cultural Conversations Café

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Launch

Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, provides a recap from the previous Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café held in February and March during the Guam Launch Cultural Conversations Café event held on July 14 at the Guam Hilton Resort & Spa.
Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, provides a recap from the previous Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café held in February and March during the Guam Launch Cultural Conversations Café event held on July 14 at the Guam Hilton Resort & Spa.
Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, explains procedures during a table activity with Chuukese Cultural Representatives during the Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café held on July 14, 2016 at the Guam Hilton Resort & Spa.
Bonnie Brandt, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, explains procedures during a table activity with Chuukese Cultural Representatives during the Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café held on July 14, 2016 at the Guam Hilton Resort & Spa.
On July 14, 2016, participants from the previous Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café gathered to validate data collected at the prior Cafés. Representatives from the Chamorro and Chuukese groups as well as Guam CEDDERS and Guam LAUNCH staff posed for a group photo during the Café.
On July 14, 2016, participants from the previous Guam LAUNCH Cultural Conversations Café gathered to validate data collected at the prior Cafés. Representatives from the Chamorro and Chuukese groups as well as Guam CEDDERS and Guam LAUNCH staff posed for a group photo during the Café.

Ta Fan Acomprendi Film

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

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

by Guam CEDDERS Tinituhon Uncategorized

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.

Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Tinituhon
Members of the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team pose for a group photo during a break at the the June 22 meeting at the Westin Resort.
Members of the Project Tinituhon Strategic Management Team pose for a group photo during a break at the the June 22 meeting at the Westin Resort.

 

Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant, and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator, facilitate mapping of early childhood initiatives under Project Tinituhon with Strategic Management Team members on Wednesday, June 22 at the Westin Resort.
Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant, and Vera Blaz, Project Tinituhon Project Coordinator, facilitate mapping of early childhood initiatives under Project Tinituhon with Strategic Management Team members on Wednesday, June 22 at the Westin Resort.