Senior Citizens Participate in Technology Demonstrations

On September 20, senior citizens at the Yona/Talofofo Senior Center posed for a photo after participating in an interactive GSAT presentation on the different assistive technology devices.

On September 26, the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) presented the various assistive technology devices available at the GSAT office to Senior Citizens at the Mangilao Senior Center. Pictured is a senior citizen who volunteered to demonstrate the use of a knee rover, an alternative to crutches mobility device that can be used by individuals recovering from foot or lower leg injury/surgery.

On November 30, the Guam Systems for Assistive Technology (GSAT) presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sinajana Senior Citizen, Mrs. Annie Sablan, for her generous donation of a Hoyer Lift (valued at $400.00) to GSAT. Through the Assistive Technology Reutilization Program, donors are able to donate equipment to GSAT which in turn can be loaned to other individuals in need of the equipment. Pictured (L-R): Tanya Simer, Guam CEDDERS Research Associate; Leah Abelon, Guam CEDDERS GSAT Coordinator; Annie Sablan, Donor; Ken San Agustin, Sinajana Senior Center Program Coordinator.

College Students Learn About GSAT Services

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On September 23, Leah Abelon, GSAT Center Coordinator, conducted a presentation on GSAT services and the Akudi Loan Program to students attending the University
of Guam Social Work Program. Students also toured the Assistive Technology Demo Center and the Model Home.

“We’ll Be Blue Without You”

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On September 5, Guam CEDDERS staff took a team photo with the three September 2019 Guam CEDDERS retirees: Margie Johnson (Third from left), Dr. Heidi San Nicolas (Seated center), and Bonnie Brandt (Fifth from left). The staff wore shades of blue to let the retirees know, “We’ll be BLUE without you, Margie, Heidi, and Bonnie.”

Guam State Rehabilitation (SRC) Outreach Committee Meet

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On August 27, The Guam State Rehabilitation (SRC) Outreach Committee held their work session to discuss about the Customer Satisfaction Surveys that will be going out to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Clients. In attendance were: (Standing L-R) Lourdes Ann Mesa, SRC Chairperson; Leah Abelon, Outreach Committee Chairperson; Tim Murphy, Member; Seated (L-R) Brittney Cruz, Member; and Rodney Calimlim.

AUCD Leadership Academy Shapes the Future of Disability

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Guam CEDDERS Training Associate, Josephine Cruz, was one of 24 participants selected from across the nation to attend the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Leadership Academy. The AUCD Leadership Academy was held at Georgia State University from June 28 through June 29. The goal of the Academy was to cultivate 21st century leaders for the disability movement through a focus on strengths-based and authentic leadership that promotes collective impact. The Courage and Renewal principles and practices were used as a framework for the training. Participants had the opportunity to tour the National Center on Civil and Human Rights and to meet disability self-advocates who are at the forefront of the national disability movement including Liz Weintraub, You-Tube star of Tuesdays with Liz: Disability Policy For All and Jeiri Flores, Self-Advocacy Discipline Coordinator. In addition, participants were able to network and share leadership challenges with other leaders in the disability movement in their allied groups. The Academy provided valuable learning experiences that will facilitate and sustain the leadership at Guam CEDDERS.