Autism Community Together (ACT) gathered at GSAT on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 to provide input on prioritized Areas of Emphasis as part of Guam CEDDERS’ needs assessment efforts. Seated, front row (L-R) are: Carol Darlow, parent, Josephine Blas, ACT President, with son Joseph Blas seated on her lap; and Lourdes Mesa, parent. Second row (L-R), Clifford Bascon Wooten, self-advocate, Lourdes Bascon Mendiola, parent, Evelyn San Agustin-Claros, parent, Asuncion Riate,parent, Kristal Leigh K. Flores, parent, and Mary Kidd, Guam CEDDERS. Back row (L-R) Joseph Taijeron Social Work intern, and Michael Acosta Social Work student.
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.
