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GSAT attend Breastfeeding Awareness Fair

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On August 24, 2019, Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) participated in the 6th Annual Breast Feeding Awareness Fair at the Micronesia Mall Center Court. GSAT shared information on various assistive technology available to assist children with communication and limited fine and gross motor skills. (Pictured L-R) Shawni Acfalle, GSAT AT Center Assistant; and Leah Abelon, GSAT Program Coordinator.

GSAT attend the Guam Federation of Teachers Fair

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August 10, 2019: Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator and Tanya Simer, CEDDERS Research Associate, demonstrate the features of the various Assistive Technology devices to Mara Wusstig, during the Annual Guam Federation of Teachers’ Health Fair at the Guam Premium Outlet.

Client Receives AT Device from GSAT

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June 12, 2019: Lorna Soriano and her daughter Marie Soriano visited the GSAT office inquiring about available services and equipment for individuals with mobility issues. The family was given a quad cane through GSAT’s reutilization program.

Assistive Technology and Accessibility Training at DISID

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June 10, 2019: GSAT Center Coordinator Leah Abelon conducted training on the usage of a TDD/TTY, a telecommunication device for the Deaf, and creating accessible documents. Training participants included staff from the Guam Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities (DISID) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Division of Social Services.

GSAT’s Reutilization Program Assists Social Worker

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March 2, 2019: Rose Vongjalorn, a Social Worker from the Skilled Nursing Unit, obtained a toilet safety frame through GSAT’s Reutilization Program for a client to be able to access bathroom facilities safely. The Reutilization Program provides equipment through an open-ended loan, which enables the use of the equipment for as long as is needed at no cost to the borrower.

GSAT Holds Annual Assistive Technology Fair

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March 9, 2019: Tanya Simer (left), CEDDERS Hearing Screening Paraprofessional, gives a copy of the Guam Directory of Services for Individuals with Disabilities to Moses Puas during the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Fair held at Agana Shopping Center.
March 9, 2019: Leah Abelon (right), GSAT Center Coordinator, shares information about assistive technology devices available for individuals with hearing impairments during the GSAT Fair held at Agana Shopping Center.
March 9, 2019: Shawni Acfalle (right), GSAT Center Assistant, shares information about assistive technology devices available for individuals with visual impairments during the GSAT Fair held at Agana Shopping Center.
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