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
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