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| GPLS Summer Reading Program participants wrap up with a celebration on July 25, 2015 at the Hagatna Public Library. |
Kudos to the organizers of this year's GPLS Summer Reading Program! It was a huge success! Congratulations to all!
Sunday, July 26, 2015
GPLS Summer Reading Program a Success!
Kudos to the organizers of this year's GPLS Summer Reading Program! It was a huge success! Congratulations to all!
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Happy 71st Liberation Day, Guam!
Tomorrow marks Guam's 71st Liberation Day! The island's annual liberation parade on July 21 is traditionally packed with crowds to celebrate Guam's freedom from Japan's cruel occupation. As part of our patriotism, we continue to celebrate and thank our Dear Uncle Sam - the United States and to those who serve in the Armed Forces who continue to fight for our freedom!
Happy 71st Liberation Day, Guahan! Biba Guahan!
Friday, July 17, 2015
IGP Presents Pulani Performance - July 16, 17, 18
Please join Island Girl Power for the Pulani performance at the Kurason Ysengsong Complex, Dededo on July 16 - 18, 2015. Saina Ma'ase'!
Sunday, July 05, 2015
Lunch plate fundraiser for Julia Naputi Rivera, Miss World Guam Contestant
Please support my daughter Julia in her quest to become the next Miss World Guam! Thank you! Si Yu’os Ma’ase’! Mahalo nui loa! Kalangan! Kommoltata! Kinissow! Mesulang! Kammagar! Salamat! DomoArigato! Gracias!
Saturday, July 04, 2015
ADA Anniversary Celebration
Schedule
of activities in honor of the
25th AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Anniversary
Celebration
1)
Proclamation Signing
with Governor of Guam: “In celebration of the 25th ADA Anniversary”
Coordinator:
Ben Servino, Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with
Disabilities (DISID)
June 29,
2015 (Mon) at 10 am at Governor’s Cabinet Conference Room, Adelup
2)
Pledging on to the ADA:
“Promoting and becoming
a part of the nationwide celebration and recommitment of the
implementation of the ADA – with a goal of getting 2500 signatures for the 25th
ADA Anniversary by logging onto: http://adaanniversary.org/
Encouraging Individuals with
Disabilities to Sign
the ADA Pledge;
and Faith Based, Not for Profit Organizations and
Government entities to Sign the ADA Proclamation
July 1 – 31,
2015
3)
Workshop: “Technical Requirements of providing
Accessible Parking for People with Disabilities in your facility”
Presenter:
Ben Servino, Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with
Disabilities (DISID)
July 6th,
2015 (Mon.) from 8:30am-12pm at DISID/DVR Conf. Rm., 6th floor, DNA Bldg
4)
Workshop: “The Rights of Individuals with Disabilities
under the ADA” Presenter:
Harold Parker, Guam Legal Services Corporation (GLSC)
July 9th,
2015 (Thurs.) from 2:30-5pm at DISID/DVR Conf. Rm., 6th floor, DNA Bldg
5)
Accessibility Site Assessments
and Technical Assistance: “Local
Businesses/Hotels/Restaurants”
Facilitated
by Ben Servino and Individuals with Disabilities in the Community
July 10th, 17th,
24th2015 (Frid.) from 9am-12pm
6)
Workshop: “Effective Communication & Interaction
Strategies for People with Disabilities”
Presented bySiNA
Organization
July 14th,
2015 (Thurs.) from 8:30am-12pm at DISID/DVR Conf. Rm., 6th floor, DNA Bldg
7)
Workshop: “How to make your PDF Documents Accessible
for People with Disabilities”
Presenter:
Carla Torres, Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT)
July 16th,
2015 (Thurs.) from 10am-12pm at DISID/DVR Conf. Rm., 6th floor, DNA Bldg
8)
Workshop: “Developing ADA Self Evaluation Plans &
Transition Plans”
Presenter:
Ben Servino, Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with
Disabilities (DISID)
July 20th,
2015 (Mon.) from 8:30am-12pm at DISID/DVR Conf. Rm., 6th floor, DNA Bldg
9)
Workshop: “How To Make Your Websites Accessible For
People With Disabilities”
Presenter:
Carla Torres, Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT)
July 23rd,
2015 (Thurs.) from 10am-12pm at DISID/DVR Conf. Rm., 6th floor, DNA Bldg
10)
Disability Simulation Event:
"A Day in a Life" Participation
of Government and Private Sector Leaders shadowed by an Individual with the
same Disability
Coordinated
by Ben Servino and Carla Torres
July 24th,
2015 (Frid.) from 8:30am-12pm at Participant’s worksite and experiences will be
shared during a Luncheon hosted by the Nikko Hotel
11)
Inclusive Recreational
Activity: “Integrated Bowling Tournament
with Special Olympics Athletes and GovGuam/Military/Private/NPO Sector Entities”
Coordinator:
Marlon Molinos and Ben Servino
July 25th,
2015 (Sat.) from 8:30am-12pm at Central lanes Bowling Center, Tamuning
12)
Workshop for Employers: “Providing Reasonable Accommodations for
Applicants and Employees with Disabilities”
Presented by
Ben Servino, Dept. of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities
(DISID)
July 28th,
2015 (Tues.) from 8:30am-12pm at DISID/DVR Conf. Rm., 6th floor, DNA Bldg
13)
Acknowledgements and
Certificates of Appreciation: “CAPE
Volunteers and Hotels, Restaurants, and Businesses that have increased access
to their goods and services”
Coordinated
by Ben Servino, Dept. of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities
(DISID)
July 31st,
2015 (Frid.) from 10am-12pm at DISID/DVR Conf. Rm., 6th floor, DNA Bldg
Friday, July 03, 2015
Holiday - July 4 ~ Happy Independence Day!
Happy 4th of July to one and all! We are grateful to all veterans & those who serve in the Armed Forces, for they are instrumental in the freedom we enjoy today.
Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.Source: http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
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Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Guam Council IRA in partnership with PIBBA Guam Chapter promotes literacy in Micronesia
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| GC-IRA-PIBBA Guam Chapter book donation to Kosrae DOE |
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| GC-IRA-PIBBA Guam Chapter book donation to CNMI PSS |
The Guam Council IRA-PIBBA Guam Literacy Project: As part of GC-IRA's mission to promote literacy in Guam and Micronesian, they have partnered up with the Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Guam Chapter to donate books to children in the various islands in Micronesian. This year, Okkodo High School students participated in a service learning project that provided books for GC-IRA and PIBBA Guam Chapter to give the students of Kosrae and CNMI the gift of literacy with a collection of children's and young adult books. The book donation was presented at the 34th Annual International PIBBA Conference in Kosrae, FSM. Si Yu'os Ma'ase'! Kuloh!
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