Autism Month Celebration and Outreach Event

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
Members of the Autism Community Together (ACT) non-profit organization facilitated the opening ceremonies of the Autism Month celebration and outreach event held at the Agana Shopping Center's Center Court on Saturday, April 3. Lou Mesa, President of ACT (holding the certificate) and the officers were joined by Congresswoman Madeliene Bordallo (to Lou's left) and First Lady Christine Calvo (to Lou's right) on stage to applaud the efforts of the community in promoting increased awareness of autism on island.
Members of the Autism Community Together (ACT) non-profit organization facilitated the opening ceremonies of the Autism Month celebration and outreach event held at the Agana Shopping Center’s Center Court on Saturday, April 3. Lou Mesa, President of ACT (holding the certificate) and the officers were joined by Congresswoman Madeliene Bordallo (to Lou’s left) and First Lady Christine Calvo (to Lou’s right) on stage to applaud the efforts of the community in promoting increased awareness of autism on island.

Association of Maternal & Child Health Program (AMCHP) Conference

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
Margarita Torres Aldan, MPH, Director, Division odf Public Health Services and former Maternal and Child Health Program Coordinator, Commonwealth of the Northn Mariana Islands, is shown here receiving the "Maternal Child Health Bureau Director's Award" during the recent Association of Maternal & Child Health Program (AMCHP) Conference held on April 6-9 in Washington, D.C. Margarita received this award in recognition of her efforts in coordinating health care during the recovery period after the devastating impact of Typhoon Soudelor that struck Saipan on August 2, 2015.
Margarita Torres Aldan, MPH, Director, Division odf Public Health Services and former Maternal and Child Health Program Coordinator, Commonwealth of the Northn Mariana Islands, is shown here receiving the “Maternal Child Health Bureau Director’s Award” during the recent Association of Maternal & Child Health Program (AMCHP) Conference held on April 6-9 in Washington, D.C. Margarita received this award in recognition of her efforts in coordinating health care during the recovery period after the devastating impact of Typhoon Soudelor that struck Saipan on August 2, 2015.

Boys Town Consultant Conducts On-site Visit with Guam DOE GEIS and Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program Personnel March 28-April 1

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Training
Catherine Carotta, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Director, Center for Childhood Deafness, Boys Town National Hospital, (standing, at right) was on-island providing training and technical assistance to the Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education from March 28 through April 1. Dr. Carotta facilitated training on “Family-Centered Practices for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing” on March 28 and 29 at the GSAT Center Training Room attended by staff from the Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Program. The rest of the week was devoted to providing technical assistance and training to Special Education personnel working with the K-12 school population who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Catherine Carotta, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Director, Center for Childhood Deafness, Boys Town National Hospital, (standing, at right) was on-island providing training and technical assistance to the Guam Department of Education, Division of Special Education from March 28 through April 1. Dr. Carotta facilitated training on “Family-Centered Practices for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing” on March 28 and 29 at the GSAT Center Training Room attended by staff from the Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) Program. The rest of the week was devoted to providing technical assistance and training to Special Education personnel working with the K-12 school population who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Newly Renovated Assistive Technology Demonstration Center Holds Open House

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) New Demonstration Center held an Open House event on March 30 from 9:00-10:00am.  Father Joseph English, OFM, pastor at the Santa Teresita Catholic Church in Mangilao, officiated the blessing of the newly renovated Demo Center.

Reverend Father Joseph English, OFM Cap. blesses the newly renovated AT Demo Center. Reverend Father Joseph English, OFM Cap. blesses the newly renovated AT Demo Center.

Reverend Father Joseph English, OFM Cap., led the blessing of the newly renovated AT Demonstration Center.
Reverend Father Joseph English, OFM Cap., led the blessing of the newly renovated AT Demonstration Center.
Carla Torres, Assistive Technology & Special Projects Program Coordinator (right), gives opening remarks at the GSAT Open House event.
Carla Torres, Assistive Technology & Special Projects Program Coordinator (right), gives opening remarks at the GSAT Open House event.
: Josie Guerrero (right), Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council Member, checks out some of the communication devices.
: Josie Guerrero (right), Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council Member, checks out some of the communication devices.
Ben Servino (left), Director of the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID), and Andrew Gumataotao, University of Guam student (right), share a laugh during the Open House.
Ben Servino (left), Director of the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID), and Andrew Gumataotao, University of Guam student (right), share a laugh during the Open House.
(Left to right) Father Joe listens while Carla Torres shares information on the various AT devices available for people with visual impairments.
(Left to right) Father Joe listens while Carla Torres shares information on the various AT devices available for people with visual impairments.
(Left to right) Carol Cabiles from Guam Legal Services, and Lynn Tydingco, SiñA Vice President, enjoy light refreshments after touring the newly renovated AT Demonstration Center.
(Left to right) Carol Cabiles from Guam Legal Services, and Lynn Tydingco, SiñA Vice President, enjoy light refreshments after touring the newly renovated AT Demonstration Center.
Tom Manglona enjoys some of the refreshments while touring the newly renovated AT Demo Center.
Tom Manglona enjoys some of the refreshments while touring the newly renovated AT Demo Center.

Rectangle strawberry cheesecake that reads "Viva GSAT!"

Sagua Mañagu Birthing Center Training on ChildLink

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized
Staff from Sagua' Mañagu Birthing Center attended a refresher training on entering hearing screening data into the Guam EHDI ChildLink System on March 25. Joseph Mendiola, Guam EHDI Data Coordinator conducted the training. Sagua' Mañagu is one of three birthing centers on Guam and has been an active partner in faciiltating newborn hearing screenings and data tracking. Completing the training were (L-R): Nicole Santos, Marie Lachica, Ealani Lobaton, and Leah Malnum. Thank you Sagua' Mañagu for your support!
Staff from Sagua’ Mañagu Birthing Center attended training on entering hearing screening data into the Guam EHDI ChildLink System on March 25. Joseph Mendiola, Guam EHDI Data Coordinator conducted the training. Sagua’ Mañagu is one of three birthing centers on Guam and has been an active partner in faciiltating newborn hearing screenings and data tracking. Completing the training were (L-R): Nicole Santos, Marie Lachica, Ealani Lobaton, and Leah Malnum. Thank you Sagua’ Mañagu for your support!

Annual EHDI Conference

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director (right), met with Connie Stevens from the Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Program, met during the Annual EHDI Conference held in San Diego, California on March 14-15 to discuss the possibility of her program using some video clips from the Guam EHDI website.
Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director (right), met with Connie Stevens from the Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Program, during the Annual EHDI Conference held in San Diego, California on March 14-15 to discuss the possibility of her program using some video clips from the Guam EHDI website.
Representing the Guam EHDI Team during the recent Annual Conference included, (L-R): JJ Mendiola, EHDI Data Coordinator; Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Guam CEDDERS Director and EHDI Project Principal Investigator; Maravic Guiao, RN, Nurse Supervisor, Obstetrics, Guam Memorial Hospital; Terrie Fejarang, Guam EHDI Project Coordinator; and Robert Leon Guerrero, M.D., Guam EHDI Pediatric Champion.
Representing the Guam EHDI Team during the recent Annual Conference were (L-R): JJ Mendiola, EHDI Data Coordinator; Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Guam CEDDERS Director and EHDI Project Principal Investigator; Maravic Guiao, RN, Nurse Supervisor, Obstetrics, Guam Memorial Hospital; Terrie Fejarang, Guam EHDI Project Coordinator; and Robert Leon Guerrero, M.D., Guam EHDI Pediatric Champion.
Represenatatives from the Pacific Rim Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Projects met before the Annual EHDI Meeting to provide updates and share information. Islands represented included American Samoa, Saipan, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Palau, Majuro, Oahu, and Guam. Also attending the Pacific Rim Meeting were representatives from the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Representatives from the Pacific Rim Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Projects met before the Annual EHDI Conference to provide updates and share information. Islands represented included American Samoa, Saipan, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Palau, Majuro, Oahu, and Guam. Also attending the Pacific Rim Meeting were representatives from the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

22nd Assistive Technology Fair at the Micronesia Mall

by Guam CEDDERS Uncategorized

White bus parked with a lowered ramp.

(Left) Jude Ogo (right) tests out the accessibility features of the MV-1 van as Elijah Jones (left), a driver from Fukuda Enterprises, stands by to demonstrate the van and provide Jude and other Fair-goers with information about the vehicle. The van and a low floor accessible bus were on display and available for demonstration courtesy of the Guam Regional Transit Authority and Fukuda Enterprises.
(Left) Jude Ogo (right) tests out the accessibility features of the MV-1 van as Elijah Jones (left), a driver from Fukuda Enterprises, stands by to demonstrate the van and provide Jude and other Fair-goers with information about the vehicle. The van and a low floor accessible bus were on display and available for demonstration courtesy of the Guam Regional Transit Authority and Fukuda Enterprises.

 

Carla Torres, GSAT Program Coordinator, talks to a husband and wife who came to the AT Fair in search of information and resources.
Carla Torres, GSAT Program Coordinator, talks to a husband and wife who came to the AT Fair in search of information and resources.
Leah Abelon (left), GSAT Center Assistant, demonstrates speech to text apps on an iPad to two fair participants.
Leah Abelon (left), GSAT Center Assistant, demonstrates speech to text apps on an iPad to two fair participants.
Marie Bautista, a certified occupational therapist assistant with the Guam Department of Education’s Special Education Division, has Vadin Guerrero try some assistive technology tools as father Vince looks on.
Marie Bautista, a certified occupational therapist assistant with the Guam Department of Education’s Special Education Division, has Vadin Guerrero try some assistive technology tools as father Vince looks on.
Fair participants review resources offered by the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Program.
Fair participants review resources offered by the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (Guam EHDI) Program.
Students from the American Sign Language classes at Guam Community College provided entertainment at the GSAT AT Fair with signed songs and stories.
Students from the American Sign Language classes at Guam Community College provided entertainment at the GSAT AT Fair with signed songs and stories.
Darlene Taimanglo, a teacher for students with visual impairments with the Guam Department of Education’s Special Education Division, stands in front her display of various assistive technology devices she uses with her students.
Darlene Taimanglo, a teacher for students with visual impairments with the Guam Department of Education’s Special Education Division, stands in front her display of various assistive technology devices she uses with her students.

Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC) Hosts Bowling Bash

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

Teams from several local agencies and organizations showed up for a friendly game of bowling as part of the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Bowling Bash on Saturday, March 12. The event was held at Central Lanes in Tamuning, and was hosted by the Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC). GSAT provided participants with various assistive technology to include grip bowling ball, ramp, ball pusher, and guide rail.

Andrew Tydingco (left), SiñA representative, focuses on a strike during the Bowling Bash.
Andrew Tydingco (left), SiñA representative, focuses on a strike during the Bowling Bash.
Barbara Johnson tests a grip bowling ball during the Bowling Bash at Central Lanes.
Barbara Johnson tests a grip bowling ball during the Bowling Bash at Central Lanes.