UOG Student Visits GSAT November 8, 2018 By Guam CEDDERS November 6, 2018. Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, was interviewed by Nadya Dupree, a University of Guam Social Work Student. A Strengths, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis of CEDDERS and its programs, which is a strategic planning technique, was used during the interview to fulfill a Social Work 331 Communities class assignment.
GSAT Participates in Guam Head Start Parent Engagement Conference October 30, 2018 By Guam CEDDERS October 27, 2018: The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) staff shared information about GSATs programs and services, with particular emphasis on various assistive technology devices that can assist children with communication and mobility. Pictured with an attendee is Shawni Acfalle, GSAT Center Assistant.
President Krise Visits GSAT Model Home October 14, 2018 By Guam CEDDERS October 11, 2018: Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Guam CEDDERS Director (right) and Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator (left), conduct a tour of the GSAT Model Home for Dr. Thomas Krise, the University of Guam’s new President, (center). October 11, 2018: GSAT Center Coordinator Leah Abelon (2nd from right) speaks with Dr. Thomas Krise, UOG President; Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Guam CEDDERS Director; Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director; and a few UOG students about assistive technology equipment available at GSAT.
UOG Students Visits the AT Center October 14, 2018 By Guam CEDDERS October 11, 2018: Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator (right), conducted a presentation and demonstration tour on Assistive Technology for students from Dr. Catherine Cardenas’ ED 215 Introduction to Exceptional Children class. Information of GSAT services and categories of AT were discussed.
GSAT Advisory Council Executive Meeting October 11, 2018 By Guam CEDDERS On October 9, 2018, the GSAT Advisory Council Executive Committee held their meeting at the GSAT Office to develop and approve the agenda for the upcoming general membership meeting scheduled for October 23, 2018. In attendance were (sitting: left to right) Thomas Manglona, Member at Large; Josephine Cortez, Member at Large; and Evelyn Duenas, Vice Chairperson. (standing: left to right) Evangelis Babauta, ASL Interpreter; Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator; Lourdes Ann Mesa, Chairperson; Dawn Maka, Member at Large; and Barbara Johnson, Secretary.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation Signing October 11, 2018 By Guam CEDDERS On October 9, 2018, Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio signed a proclamation, declaring October, “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.” This year’s theme is, “America’s Workforce Empowering All.” Activities during the month will reinforce the values and talents people with disabilities add to the workplace. Two events will be hosted by the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities and Pacific Human Resource Services Inc.: An Employer Conference and Community Fair on October 24 from 8am to 3:30pm at the Hotel Nikko Guam and an Applicant with Disabilities Conference Resource/Job Fair on October 27, 2018 from 8:00am to 3:30pm at the Tamuning Community Center. To culminate the month’s activities, an Appreciation Picnic is planned for November 3 at Ypao Beach from 11:00am at Pavilions F1-F3.