Guam State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) Facilitates General Membership Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Guam Systems for Assistive Technology
On June 21, 2018, the Guam State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) held their General Membership Meeting. The SRC, in partnership with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), is comprised of individuals whose collective purpose is to review, analyze, and advise regarding Guam’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Pictured from right, clockwise: Eddy Reyes, SRC Treasurer; Lourdes Ann Mesa, SRC Chairperson; Rodney Calimlim, Outreach Committee Member; Tim Murphy, Outreach Committee Member; Lynn Tydingco, SRC Vice-Chairperson; Marie Libria, Services Committee Member; Barbara Johnson, Services Committee Member, Leah Abelon, Outreach Committee Chairperson; Carol Darlow, Services Committee Member; Geraldine Aguon, Division Vocational Rehabilitation Representative (DVR); Rita Sotomayor, DVR Administrative Services Officer; Benito Servino; Acting DVR Administrator; and Edmund Cruz, Services Committee Chairperson.

LTSAE: Tips and Tools for Monitoring and Tracking Children’s Early Development Training for Headstart Family Advocates

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Community Services: Training Continuing Education
On June 22, Jenika Ballesta, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate (seated left), facilitated training on “Learn the Signs. Act Early,” for Headstart Family Advocates. 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. Not shown in picture: Vera Blaz, Guam CEDDERS Training Associate.

Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Facilitated a Learning Community Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
Marie Wusstig and Terrie Fejarang, Guam EHDI staff members, facilitated the second Learning Community Meeting held on June 1. Learning Community participants included three parents and a sibling, a pediatrician, an audiologist, nursing supervisors from Guam Memorial Hospital Authority and Guam Regional Medical City, and representatives from Sagua Mañagu Birthing Center, Guam Early Intervention System and Guam EHDI. A lively interactive discussion took place focusing on the promotion of a Shared Plan of Care (SPoC).

Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Facilitated Evaluation Work Group Meeting

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Technical Assistance Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Guam Early Intervention System
Joseph Mendiola, Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Interoperability Manager, facilitated the Evaluation Work Group meeting with EHDI ChildLink users on June 1. Participants of the Work Group included three parents, an audiologist, and representatives from the three civilian birthing sites, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, Sagua Mañagu Birthing Center, and Guam Regional Medical City, as well as from Guam Early Intervention System and Guam EHDI staff.

The Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program and The Guam System for Assistive Technology Provided Information of Services During the University of Guam Triton Expo

by Guam CEDDERS Community Services: Model Services Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention
On June 3, 2018, Jenika Ballesta (right), Guam EHDI Hearing Screening Faciltator, and EDLynn Beyond (left), Guam CEDDERS Student Office Assistant, share information on the Guam Hearing Detection & Intervention Project during the University of Guam Triton Expo at the Agana Shopping Center. UOG hosted the expo to showcase various university programs available.
On June 3, 2018, Shawni Acfalle, Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Center Assistant, shares information on the UbiDuo, an assistive technology device that provides a solution for face-to-face communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, to visitor Kyle Mandapat during the University of Guam Triton Expo at the Agana Shopping Center. UOG hosted the expo to showcase various university programs available.