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Guam CEDDERS Participates in OPTAG Cerebral Palsy Awareness Outreach

October 25, 2017 By Guam CEDDERS

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Leah Abelon (right), GSAT Center Coordinator, poses for a photo with the Zinatroo family during the Cerebral Awareness Outreach Event hosted by Occupational and Physical Therapy Association of Guam (OPTAG).
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Alieh Zinatroo holds her son, Ashkan Teimoury, while he uses the FireFly Upsee Mobility Harness during the Cerebral Palsy Awareness Outreach Event at Agana Shopping Center on October 14. The FireFly Upsee Mobility Harness is an assistive technology item that allows parents to assist their child to stand and walk.
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(L-R) Shawni Acfalle, GSAT Center Assistant; Tanya Simer, Social Work Practicum Student; and Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, display assistive technology devices at the Cerebral Palsy Awareness Outreach Event hosted by the Occupational & Physical Therapy Association of Guam (OPTAG). The event took place at the Agana Shopping Center on October 14.
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Marie Wusstig (right), Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Project Coordinator, shares information with visitors about the Guam EHDI program and the importance of monitoring a child’s hearing and speech development, during the Cerebral Palsy Awareness Outreach Event at Agana Shopping Center on October 14.

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Cerebral Palsy, GSAT, OPTAG

Guam CEDDERS and GSAT Advisory Council Member Speaks to Social Work Students

October 12, 2017 By Guam CEDDERS

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Barbara Johnson, a member of the Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council and the GSAT Advisory Council, was a guest speaker in Terrie Fejarang’s SW 400: Fields of Social Work Practice class on October 6, 2017. Ms. Johnson spoke about her experiences as a person who is deaf and offered tips to the budding social workers on how to communicate with people who are deaf. Shown in Front Row (L-R): Destiny Estrellado, Tasi Anghet Martinez, Barbara Johnson, Serene Pecha, Joyce Borja, Alisia Barcinas, and Mariecar Patino. Back Row: Mike Acosta, LeoneaPeter, Joe Taijeron, Julio Gomez, Micheal Petitte, Ryan Manglona, Onania Sniverly, and Adrian Davis.
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Joyce Borja, (right) engages in one on one conversation with Barbara Johnson (left), guest speaker, on October 6.

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: GSAT Advisory, Social Work

Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council Member Demonstrates OrCam MyEye for Community Members

October 5, 2017 By Guam CEDDERS

Group sitting around a table while watching the Orcam demonstration.
On September 29, Maria Bontogon, a senior at the University of Guam and a member of the Guam CEDDERS Advisory Council, conducted a demonstration on the OrCam MyEye for community members. The OrCam is a type of wearable technology that is able to read printed text, do facial recognition, reads bar codes, and identifies currency and color. Social Work students also attended the presentation with their instructor, Terrie Fejarang, Guam CEDDERS Associate Director. This presentation was hosted by the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT).

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: Orcam

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclamation (NDEAM) Signing

October 4, 2017 By Guam CEDDERS

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 Month Proclamation Attendees of the NDEAM Proclamation signing pose with Acting Governor Ray Tenorio.

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: NDEAM

State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) Swearing in Ceremony

October 4, 2017 By Guam CEDDERS

On September 29, GSAT Center Coordinator, Leah Abelon was sworn in as a new member of the State Rehabilitation Council. The ceremony was held at the Governor’s Office Conference Room in Adelup and conducted by Acting Governor Ray Tenorio. Ms. Abelon, representing Guam CEDDERS, was appointed for a three year term.

Leah Abelon (left), GSAT Center Coordinator, and Acting Governor of Guam Ray Tenorio (right)

Acting Governor Ray Tenorio (Back facing the camera), swears in new members of the State Rehabilitation Council.

Filed Under: News and Events Tagged With: State Rehabilitation Council

GSAT Conducts Presentation on Assistive Technology for Catholic Social Services

October 1, 2017 By Guam CEDDERS

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On September 25, Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, and Joseph Taijeron, University of Guam Social Work Practicum Student, conducted a presentation on Assistive Technology (AT)​ for​ Catholic Social Services Case Management staff.

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