The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) New Demonstration Center held an Open House event on March 30 from 9:00-10:00am. Father Joseph English, OFM, pastor at the Santa Teresita Catholic Church in Mangilao, officiated the blessing of the newly renovated Demo Center.
On March 28, Carla Torres, Assistive Technology & Special Projects Program Coordinator, delivered a presentation on Assistive Technology to 19 students from Guam Community College Introduction to Exceptional Individuals Class ED 215, taught by instructor Michael Castro.
Teams from several local agencies and organizations showed up for a friendly game of bowling as part of the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Bowling Bash on Saturday, March 12. The event was held at Central Lanes in Tamuning, and was hosted by the Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC). GSAT provided participants with various assistive technology to include grip bowling ball, ramp, ball pusher, and guide rail.
The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) partnered with KUAM to film a 5 part television series to air March 14-18, 2016, at 6:00PM during primetime on the KUAM News Channel. The series will highlight GSAT’s services and its upcoming AT Fair and will also feature Tri-agency partners Guam Legal Services Corporation Disability Law Center and Guam Developmental Disabilities Council.