GSAT Participates in the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Conference and Resource Fair

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Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, conducts a presentation on GSAT Services and Assistive Technology during the NDEAM Conference held at the Hotel Nikko Guam on October 11.
Shawni Acfalle (right), GSAT Center Assistant, and Joseph Taijeron, Social Work Practicum Student, demonstrate an Assistive Technology (AT) device called “iBill,” to Joe Blas, Hotel Nikko Guam Assistant General Manager, during the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Conference on October 11.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation (NDEAM) Signing

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Model Services Guam Systems for Assistive Technology

On September 29, Acting Governor Ray Tenorio signed a proclamation declaring October, “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” This year’s theme is “Inclusion drives Innovation.” The Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will be hosting the NDEAM Conference and Resource Fair on October 11 at the Nikko Hotel Guam. A variety of workshops will also be held in October. Please see Guam CEDDERS calendar for event listing.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation Attendees of the NDEAM Proclamation Signing pose for a photo with Acting Governor Ray Tenorio.

NDEAM Conference

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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.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Proclamation Signing

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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.