Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Consultant Conducts Presentation for Guam Early Intervention System

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On November 17, Renee Koffend, Au.D., CCC-A, Audiologist and Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Consultant, conducted a presentation on “Hearing Loss Identification and Rehabilitation” to Guam Early Intervention System (GEIS) service providers. The presentation included a review of the current Guam EHDI Hearing Screening and Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation (DAE).

Guam DD Tri-Agency Create 2018-2023 Tri-Agency Work Plan

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Representatives from the Guam Developmental Disabilities Tri-Agency met on November 16 to develop the 2018-2023 Tri-Agency Work Plan. Attending the meeting were (L-R): Carol Cabiles, Program Coordinator, Guam Legal Services – Disability Law Center (GLS-DLC); Marie Libria, Program Coordinator, Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC); Hank Parker, J.D., Executive Director, GLS-DLC; Dr. Heidi San Nicolas, Director, Guam CEDDERS; June De Leon, Associate Director, Guam CEDDERS; and Terrie Fejarang, Associate Director, Guam CEDDERS.

Guam CEDDERS Facilitated Training on “Learn the Signs. Act Early.”

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Community Services: Training
On Nov. 11, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant (not pictured), and Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (center), facilitated training on “Learn the Signs. Act Early,” for Family Day Care Home Providers. The “Learn the Signs. Act Early” Program aims to improve early identification of autism and other developmental disabilities in children to enable families to access needed services and supports. Pictured (L-R): Cassandra Gutierrez and Lehualanu Kahete, Reach for the Stars Learning Center; Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate; and Cecilia Guerrero, Humiko Tostiw​o, and Marie Lynn Iriarte, Tan Victoria’s Chamoru Day Care.

Guam CEDDERS Facilitates Input Session for the Down Syndrome Association of Guam

by Guam CEDDERS CEDDERS CORE Community Services: Technical Assistance
The Down Syndrome Association of Guam participated in a Guam CEDDERS Input Session on Saturday, October 28 at the Guam System for Assistive Technology Conference Room. Standing left to right are: Josie Guerrero and Vincent Guerrero with their son Vadin Guerrero and grandson, Dreyden Salas; Mary Kidd, Input Session Facilitator, Tanya Simer, Social Work intern, Francisco Mendiola, grandson of Joe & Nacrina Mendiola standing behind; Johanna Mendiola, daughter of Joe & Nacrina; Starlette Santos, Serene Pecha, Social Work student, and Joey Pecha in the back.

GSAT Conducts Presentation on Assistive Technology in the Workplace

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Demonstration Services Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Systems for Assistive Technology Uncategorized
On October 27, Leah Abelon (left), GSAT Center Coordinator, demonstrates the Specs4Us frames to Naomi Sanchez (center), Guam Legal Services – Disability Law Center Advocate, and Emilani Blas (right), Social Work Intern at Guam Legal Services – Disability Law Center, during a presentation on Assistive Technology in the Workplace.

Guam CEDDERS Participates in the Head Start Parent Engagement Conference

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Renee Koffend, AuD, Audiologist and Guam EHDI Consultant, presents information on “Hearing Loss Identification and Rehabilitation” to interested parents during a session at the Head Start Parent Engagement Conference on October 21 at the Pacific Star Resort and Spa.
Leah Abelon (left), GSAT Center Coordinator, and Christina Jung (right), CEDDERS Research Associate, help secure Praiselyn Mario to her mother, Mimy Mario, while using the FireFly Upsee Mobility Harness. This assistive technology device allows parents to assist their child to stand and walk.
Leah Abelon (right), GSAT Center Coordinator, shares information with an interested parent on the Logan ProxTalker, an assistive technology device known for its advanced and adaptable recorded speech communication options during the 2017 Head Start Parent Engagement Conference on October 21 at the Pacific Star Resort and Spa.