August 1, 2006

***Edward Anthony, Acting Commissioner***

Rehabilitation Services Administration

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Potomac Center Plaza, Room 5025

Washington, DC 20202-2800

**Subject: Guam State Plan for Assistive Technology**

Dear Commissioner Anthony,

Hafa Adai! In order to fulfill the new requirements of the Assistive
Technology Act of 2006, the University of Guam Center for Excellence in
Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (Guam
CEDDERS) requests for approval of the updates to the Guam State Plan for
Assistive Technology.

Attached with this transmittal letter are the following documents:

-   Guam State Plan Part I Attachments with Updates

-   Lobbying Certification

For answers to any questions or concerns you may have, please contact me
(671)735 -- 2480/2 or email <heidisan@ite.net> .

Sincerely,

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***Heidi San Nicolas, Ph. D.***

Director

**U.S. Department of Education**

**Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services**

**Rehabilitation Services Administration**

# 

# 

# Guam State Plan 

# For Assistive Technology

**Application submitted by:**

**University of Guam**

## Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities 

**Education, Research, and Service**

**Guam System for Assistive Technology**

**On behalf of the Territory of Guam**

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### August 1, 2006

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##### Part I: Attachments

OMB Control Number: 1820-0664

Expiration Date: 12-31-2006

#### Attachment 1: Basic Information

Name of Lead Agency: University of Guam Center for Excellence on
Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (Guam
CEDDERS)

Name of Applicable Division and/or Subdivision of Lead Agency:

Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT)

**Address of Lead Agency:** University of Guam

Office of Academic and Student Affairs

House 29 \* Deans Circle

# UOG Station

Mangilao, GU 96923

Name and Title of Certifying Representative for Lead Agency:

Heidi E. San Nicolas, Ph. D.

Director

**Address for Certifying Representative:** - same as above -

**Telephone for Certifying Representative**: Tel: (671) 735 - 2480/1/2

> TTY: (671) 734 - 6531

Fax: (671) 734 -- 5709

**E-mail for Certifying Representative:** Email: heidisan@ite.net

**Name and Title of Program Director:**

June Quitugua, Inclusive Communities Initiative Area Coordinator

**Address for Program Director:** - same as above --

**Telephone for Program Director:** Tel: (671) 735 -- 2494/5

TTY: (671) 734 -- 6531 Fax: (671) 734-5709

**E-mail for Program Director:** Email: juneq@ite.net

Name and Title of Program Contact (if different from Program Director):

Michael Terlaje, AT Specialist

**Address for Program Director:** - same as above --

**Telephone for Program Director:** Tel: (671) 735 -- 2490/1

TTY: (671) 735 -- 2491 Fax: (671) 734 - 8378

**E-mail for Program Director:** Email: mterlaje@ite.net

#### Attachment 2: Lead Agency and Implementing Entity

2.1 [Identification and Description of the Lead Agency]{.underline} -
Identify and describe the Lead Agency referred to in section 4(c)(1)(A)
of the AT Act.

> 2.1A [Identification and Description of Lead Agency if an Implementing
> Entity is not Designated]{.underline}

In 1994, the Governor of the Territory of Guam, designated the
University of Guam (UOG) Center for Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (Guam CEDDERS), formerly
known as the University Affiliated Program (UAP) as the lead agency for
the Territory's Assistive Technology (AT) Program. The Guam CEDDERS has
assumed the responsibility for applying, administering, supervising and
coordinating the Territory's efforts related to AT through the Guam
System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) Program.

The University of Guam (UOG) is an "open admission", Western Association
for Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited, land-grant institution and
is the only four-year degree granting U.S. institution of higher
education in the Western Pacific. UOG is an equal opportunity employer
and provider. As an organization under the Office Academic and Student
Affairs at UOG, Guam CEDDERS facilitates training and technical
assistance priorities that create "pathways" for improving programs and
services designed to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities
and their families. The Guam CEDDERS' GSAT Program therefore has the
flexibility to assist individuals with AT needs across the lifespan in
any environment or for any purpose. This flexibility means that access
to GSAT's programs and services are not restricted by eligibility
criteria such as income, age, type of disability, or reasons for needing
AT. Being located in the central part of the island at UOG, GSAT's goal
to reach all residents is realized through its central location, as well
as through implementing programs and activities island-wide at community
centers and schools.

The mission of the GSAT Program is to enhance the independence,
productivity and quality of life for all individuals with disabilities
in Guam through the four required State Level Activities (state
financing activities, device reutilization programs, device loan
programs and device demonstrations) and the four required State
Leadership Activities (training and technical assistance, transition
assistance to individuals with disabilities, public awareness, and
coordination and collaboration) which result in increased access and
utilization of AT devices and services. Over the next three years, under
the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, as amended, Guam CEDDERS GSAT will
continue to serve as the lead agency responsible for the Statewide AT
program for ensuring that programs and services are identified and
implemented.

As this year marks the 12th year since being designated lead agency, the
Guam CEDDERS GSAT Program has made significant progress in developing a
solid foundation for establishing a consumer-responsive, comprehensive,
territorial-wide program of technology related assistance for
individuals with disabilities. The Program emphasizes and supports
activities that serve to incrementally build capacity within existing
programs and individuals with disabilities of all ages. A dynamic and
committed consumer-responsive board is in place and has taken an active
role by providing leadership and voluntary participation in many of the
GSAT project activities. An AT Demonstration and Recycling Center has
been established as a critical community resource on Guam. The GSAT
Program has proven to be a powerful force for systems change on the
island of Guam through facilitating specific events, such as the Annual
AT conference, participation in the development of legislative
initiatives, information dissemination, referral services, technical
assistance and the development of interagency agreements to build
capacity and awareness of how AT can improve the lives of individuals
with disabilities. While there have been great advances in the evolution
of programs and services for individuals with disabilities on Guam, an
ongoing need exists to improve service-delivery systems for increasing
access to and utilization of AT devices and services.

The Guam CEDDERS GSAT Program employs, and will continue to employ, a
diverse staff of educated and motivated professionals with expertise in
the field of disabilities and AT, to provide the residents of Guam with
access to expertise that addresses AT needs in all areas of life, with
particular emphasis on education, transportation, employment,
information technology and community living. Currently the GSAT Program
has three employees, totaling 2.0 FTE, devoted to the grant. The main
funded positions consist of an AT Specialist, Assistant AT Specialist,
and a GSAT Center Assistant.

The AT Specialist has a bachelor's of science degree in civil
engineering and brings to the GSAT Program experience as a civil
engineer and secondary teacher. Having been employed for five years in
the GSAT Program, the AT Specialist has brought with him experience with
ADA building accessibility and working with students with disabilities
and their families in addressing accommodations and modifications in the
classroom. The AT Specialist is currently pursuing a Master's degree in
secondary education, specializing in education technology. He is also a
family member of a person with a disability.

The Assistant AT Specialist has a bachelor's of science degree in
computer technology and has increased his knowledge and skills in
assistive technology while employed in the GSAT Program for the past two
and a half years. The AT Specialist and Assistant AT Specialist have
participated in various conferences and training activities, such as the
annual California State University at Northridge (CSUN) and
Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) conferences,
to further their skills in assistive technology.

The GSAT Center Secretary has worked with the program for the past two
years and has had hands on experience in working with individuals with
disabilities. All GSAT Program employees have attended disability
awareness and sensitivity training activities.

In addition, the GSAT Program Director has 16 years experience as a
special educator and for the past seven years, has provided technical
assistance and training in disability related areas to regional
education systems, parents, families and service providers. The Program
Director contributes .10 FTE in-kind to the GSAT program.

The GSAT Program has established relationships with many public and
private entities on Guam with the GSAT staff participating in boards,
advisory councils, work groups, and commissions that address the needs
of individuals with disabilities across the life span, such as the
Traumatic Brain Injury Consortium, Governor's Transportation Commission,
Pacific Island Micro-enterprise Institute, Guam Homeless Coalition, and
the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Association. GSAT also works with the
following agencies on AT related issues: Guam Public School System, Guam
Election Commission Guam Childcare Association, Guam Legal Services
Corporation Protection and Advocacy of Assistive Technology, Guam
Developmental Disabilities Council, Guam Center for Independent Living,
Catholic Social Services, Department of Public Health and Social
Services, Division of Senior Citizens, Department of Integrated Services
for Individuals with Disabilities, Department of Vocational
Rehabilitation, and Guma Mami, a nonprofit organization , dedicated to
services and supports for individuals with disabilities. GSAT will
continue to provide training and technical assistance to the above
agencies and other entities within Guam on new and ongoing initiatives
addressing AT for individuals with disabilities, while serving as a
resource for neighboring Pacific island communities. These initiatives
are described in more detail as part of 8.2: "Public Awareness
Activities", and 8.3: "Coordination and Collaboration" in Attachment 8.

GSAT will operate the lending library and both the Alternative Financing
Program and the Access to Telework Fund Program described in Attachment
5 of this plan.

In addition to the advisory council described in Attachment 3 of this
plan, GSAT will ensure that its program is consumer responsive by
seeking direct feedback from those who access the program, either
through on-site interviews with participants or follow-up surveys.
Additionally, GSAT will utilize consumer focus groups to seek specific
guidance on many of its programs and services.

> 2.1B [Identification and Description of the Lead Agency if an
> Implementing Entity is Designated]{.underline}
>
> Not applicable.

2.2 [Identification and Description of the Implementing
Entity]{.underline} -- Identify and describe the Implementing Entity
referred to in section 4(c)(1)(B) of the AT Act, if such an Implementing
Entity is designated by the Governor.

Not applicable.

2.3 [Show of Good Cause for Change in Lead Agency or Implementing
Entity]{.underline} -- If the Governor has chosen to change the Lead
Agency or, if applicable, Implementing Entity as allowed in section
4(c)(1)(C) of the AT Act, provide an explanation of good cause for this
redesignation.

Not Applicable.

#### Attachment 3: State Advisory Council

3.1 [Membership of the Advisory Council]{.underline} - Identify the
members of the Advisory Council and each member's designation as an
individual with disabilities who uses AT, a family member or guardian of
such individual, or a representative of a State agency or other entity.

During the three years of this state plan, the Guam System for Assistive
Technology (GSAT) Advisory Board will provide consumer-driven,
consumer-responsive advice to the state for planning and implementing
the activities of the GSAT program.

The GSAT Advisory Board has thirteen (13) members. Seven (7) of the
members, 54% of the Advisory Board, are individuals with disabilities
who use AT or families of individuals with disabilities who use AT. The
remaining six (6) members of the GSAT Advisory Board represent agencies,
including:

1.  The Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with
    Disabilities (DISID) - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR),

2.  Guam Center for Independent Living (GCIL)

3.  Guam Public School System (GPSS)

4.  Workforce Investment Act Board (WIA)

5.  Guam Legal Services, Corp. -- Protection and Advocacy for Assistive
    Technology (GLSC -- PAAT)

6.  Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC)

7.  Other interested agencies/organizations, such as Department of
    Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) and Guma Mami, Inc., a
    non-profit group.

# Members of the GSAT Advisory Board

**Individuals with Disabilities:** Linda Leon Guerrero, Lisa Ogo,
Melanie de Guzman, Bill Fuppul and Jonah Cacayan.

**Family Members:** Two members to be selected.

**Agency Representatives:** Roseanne Ada -- DISID/DVR, Representative to
be announced -- GCIL, Franklin Artero -- GPSS, Vera Topasna -- WIA,
Maefe Muyco -- GLSC, and Joseph Flores -- GDDC.

The members of the GSAT Advisory Board reside in different areas
throughout the island, which is representative of Northern, Central, and
Southern Guam. The membership also reflects the ethnic diversity of the
island, as it includes Chamorro, Filipino, Asian, Micronesian and other
ethnicities. Types of AT utilized by members include: mobility, vision,
hearing, augmentative communication, and computer adaptations.

[3.2 Structure and Operation of the Advisory Council]{.underline} --
Describe the structure and operations of the Advisory Council.

Members of the GSAT Advisory Board are selected in two ways: agency
representatives are appointed by their respective agency heads, while
consumer representatives are volunteers solicited through networks of
disability organizations and councils throughout the territory. All
members are expected to serve at a minimum, a one-year term or as stated
in the GSAT bylaws.

The GSAT Advisory Board is led by a chairperson, elected by the members
of the Board. A similarly elected vice chairperson serves in the absence
of the chairperson. The Board also elects a secretary and two
members-at-large. The Officers head any subcommittees as needed on a
case-by-case basis. At the chairperson's discretion, Board decisions are
made either through consensus or member vote. The Board operates under
and have amended the bylaws to reflect the AT Act of 2004.

The GSAT Advisory Board meets in person once a month at the GSAT
Demonstration and Recycling Center located on the University of Guam
campus. The GSAT staff will make meeting room arrangements, develop
materials for information packets for members, and ensure site and
material accessibility. The chairperson, with the GSAT AT Specialist,
sets the agenda for all Board meetings to ensure that members are
informed about GSAT activities and AT issues. Staff of the GSAT program
provides updates on the activities of the program, share recent data,
and present any planned initiatives for Board input. The chairperson
facilitates discussion throughout the meeting to gain input and provide
guidance in planning program activities. Minutes of the meeting are
recorded by the secretary of the Board are filed by the GSAT Center
Assistant.

## Attachment 4: Measurable Goals 

The Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) will establish a
baseline for each of the goals 4.1 through 4.7 during year two, and will
submit after year two an amendment identifying the long term goal and
short-term goals set to improve upon this baseline during year three and
subsequent years of the State Plan. This baseline will be established by
using a data collection instrument and procedures to be determined by
RSA after the State plan process has been completed.

1.  Goal for Improving Access to AT in Education

-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish a baseline of the percent
        of the appropriated targeted individuals and entities who
        accessed device demonstrations, device loan programs, and made a
        decision about an AT device or service for educational purposes
        as a result of the assistance they received.

    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

    1.  Goal for Improving Access to AT in Employment

-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish a baseline of the percent
        of the appropriated targeted individuals and entities who
        accessed device demonstrations, device loan programs, and made a
        decision about an AT device or service for employment purposes
        as a result of the assistance they received.

    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

    1.  Goal for Improving Access to AT in Community Living

-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish a baseline of the percent
        of the appropriated targeted individuals and entities who
        accessed device demonstrations, device loan programs, and made a
        decision about an AT device or service for community living
        purposes as a result of the assistance they received.

    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

    1.  Goal for Improving Access to Information Technology (IT) and
        Telecommunications

-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish a baseline of the percent
        of the appropriated targeted individuals and entities who
        accessed device demonstrations, device loan programs, and made a
        decision about an AT device or service that meets an
        IT/telecommunication need as a result of the assistance they
        received.

    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

    1.  Goal for Improving Acquisition of AT in Education

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish a baseline of the percent
        of the appropriated targeted individuals and entities who
        obtained devices or services from State financing activities or
        reutilization programs for educational purposes who would not
        have obtained the AT device or service.

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    -   Short-term goal for Year 3:

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        obtained devices or services from State financing activities or
        reutilization programs for employment purposes who would not
        have obtained the AT device or service.

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-   Long-term goal:

    -   Short-term goal for Year 3

    -   Short-term goal for Year 2: Establish a baseline of the percent
        of the appropriated targeted individuals and entities who
        obtained devices or services from State financing activities or
        reutilization programs for community living purposes who would
        not have obtained the AT device or service.

    -   Short-term goal for Year 1: N/A data collection not established.

    1.  [Additional Measurable Goals]{.underline} \-- If applicable,
        describe any measurable goals that the State has set in addition
        to the goals established in items 4.1 through 4.7 for addressing
        the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities
        in the State related to education, employment, community living,
        and telecommunications and information technology.

> [Not applicable.]{.underline}

####  

#### Attachment 5: State-level Activities

5.1 [State Financing Activities]{.underline} -- Describe how the State
will implement State financing activities as described in section
4(e)(2)(A) of the AT Act.

Over the three years of this State Plan, GSAT will conduct two state
financing activities: (1) an Alternative Financing Program (AFP), and
(2) an Access to Telework Loan Program.

**1. Alternative Financing Program (AFP).** Guam CEDDERS was awarded an
AFP Grant in 2003, creating the Guam Options for Alternative Loans --
Assistive Technology (GOAL-AT) program.

The GOAL-AT Program assists Guam citizens with disabilities to secure
the technology they need to become independent and improve their quality
of life. The GOAL-AT Board has developed *a Guaranteed Loan Program*
model. The purpose of the GOAL-AT Program is to meet the needs of
individuals with disabilities throughout the island of Guam in acquiring
Assistive Technology and to maintain a viable loan program.

The GOAL-AT program is committed to a consumer-controlled oversight of
the GOAL-AT Board. That commitment is evidenced by GOAL-AT's
consumer-majority Board.

All Guam residents with disabilities, or family members, guardians or
curators on their behalf, are eligible to apply for loans to purchase
assistive technology devices and services under this Program.

Access to the Loan Program shall be given to individuals with
disabilities regardless of the type of disability, age, income level,
location, or type of assistive technology.

Borrowers must be:

1.  Current Guam residents;

2.  Legally able to enter into a binding contract with a lending
    institution, eighteen (18) years of age or older;

3.  Able to demonstrate they will use loans to purchase assistive
    technology for one or more Guam residents with disabilities.

4.  Able to repay their loans and are creditworthy.

Guam CEDDERS administers the GOAL-AT Program through the approved
GOAL-AT Board policies and procedures, consistent with federal grant
requirements. The GOAL-AT Board is a sub-board under the Pacific Islands
Microcredit Institute (PIMI) Board. As per federal requirements, the
PIMI Board, is a private non-profit community based organization that
serves the community by providing them with an innovative path out of
poverty through self-employment. On behalf of the GOAL-AT Board, Guam
CEDDERS serves as the facilitator for the contractual arrangements with
the "qualified lender" to provide loans to qualified individuals with
disabilities, who are residents of Guam, for the purchase of assistive
technology.

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The Bank of Guam has been selected as the Lending Institution to serve
the project. The Bank of Guam has 12 branches located within the 19
villages on Guam. The Bank of Guam also has a "mobile" Branch that goes
out into the villages to allow customers greater access. The
community-based organization that will administer the program is the
Pacific Islands Microcredit Institute (PIMI). PIMI will handle the
day-to-day operations of the GOAL-AT program. In an effort to reserve
the AFP funds to be used strictly for AT loans, GSAT will use the funds
allotted under the AT Act of 1998, as amended, to fund the
administrative costs incurred by PIMI.

PIMI, through GSAT will work collaboratively with various disability
agencies to refer individuals, interested in an alternative path for
purchasing AT devices or services, to the GOAL-AT program. GSAT will
promote the GOAL-AT loan program at all public awareness presentations
and device demonstrations. Print, radio, and television media will be
accessed to promote the program.

The GSAT Center is located in the central part of the island in the
village of Mangilao, on the University of Guam campus. To ensure access
to the GOAL-AT loan program, hours of operation for the Center are
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. The GSAT staff has made a
commitment to extend operating hours, open on Saturdays, Sundays, and
Holidays, when requested. GSAT is also a regular route stop for those
utilizing the public transit system. In addition, GSAT will assist the
GOAL-AT loan program by receiving and delivering loan applications from
individuals who are unable to access the Center.

GSAT will have application packets and brochures at the Center for
consumer use. The GSAT program staff will assist individuals in
identifying the AT device or service they wish to purchase, through
device demonstrations, device loans, and reutilization of AT devices.
GSAT Program staff will also be available to assist individuals in
completing loan applications.

As mentioned previously, the Bank of Guam, the lending institution for
the GOAL-AT loan program, will have loan application packets and
brochures available at all branches, throughout the island of Guam. The
bank has also agreed to advertise the program through print, radio, and
television promotions as well as provide staff to assist consumers with
completing loan applications.

GSAT will continue to work collaboratively and establish agreements with
other disability and health related agencies to promote the GOAL-AT loan
program. Agencies, when necessary will refer all interested individuals
to PIMI, GSAT, or the Bank of Guam to access the GOAL-AT loan program.

The GOAL-AT program fills a huge void in providing Guam residents with
the ability to acquire Assistive Technology. Guam being a U.S.
Territory, does not receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and is
limited to the amount of Medicaid, and Medicare funding allotted to the
island. As a result, the funding allotted is not enough to fund AT
devices under those programs. In addition the only two programs
available to Guam residents consists within the Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation and the Guam Public School System. Both programs are
unable to meet all the demands and needs of the individuals on Guam
acquiring AT. The island is in the process of establishing a
state-funded individualized budgeting program, however funds have not
yet been identified. Traditional alternatives, such as personal loans
through financial lending institutions, use strict regulations in
determining interest rates, loan periods, and background credit
criteria. The GOAL-AT program provides another funding alternative to
assist Guam residents in acquiring AT.

**2. Access to Telework Loan Program (Telework).** The Get Guam
Teleworking (GGT) Program supports bank loans for individuals with
disabilities to purchase computers and other equipment so they can
telework. Teleworking helps individuals with disabilities become
employed or stay employed when they face transportation or other
barriers to work by allowing them to become self-employed or to work
from home or other remote sites away from an office. Telework loans can
be used by individuals with disabilities who are currently unemployed,
underemployed, self-employed, or needing to maintain employment on a
full time or part time basis.

The Get Guam Teleworking program will operate in the same manner as the
GOAL-AT program, the alternative financing program. The exception to
this is that the Telework program will not use the Bank of Guam as the
lending institution. The Pacific Islands Microcredit Institute (PIMI),
will serve as both the community based organization and the lending
institution. Applicants will first be screened by PIMI to ensure that
they are requesting a loan for the purposes of telework. PIMI's
background and technical support in job development is a perfect match
for ensuring a successful Telework business plan. Because these loans
are provided specifically to purchase computers and other equipment for
use in telework only, the telework program will not be comprehensive
like GOAL-AT. The telework program will generally be used by adults, and
the equipment purchased will be used for employment purposes.

Because the Telework Program will operate so similarly to the AFP, it
will ensure that individuals with disabilities can purchase AT they
would not be able to obtain in the same way as the AFP. However, not all
equipment purchased with a telework loan will be AT, so its impact as a
state financing activity will be limited.

5.2 [Device Reutilization Program]{.underline} -- Describe how the State
will implement a device reutilization program as described in section
4(e)(2)(B) of the Act.

GSAT will conduct and maintain a device reutilization program, regularly
throughout the three years of this State Plan, for all Guam residents to
improve the acquisition of Assistive technology in education,
employment, and community living.

GSAT will accept all used AT devices such as wheelchairs, Augmentative
and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, vision devices, computers,
etc. donated to the program. GSAT will initially conduct a preliminary
assessment of the device. If cost effective, GSAT will repair the used
AT devices, and add the device to its reutilization program. In the
instance where the GSAT staff is unable or unknowledgeable to conduct
the repair, GSAT will consult with AT projects, manufacturers,
distributors and suppliers either on island or off island. GSAT will
also promote the repair of such AT devices as potential business plans
to individuals with disabilities interested and skilled in conducting
such business. Currently, GSAT has a minimal inventory of AT devices
that have been donated for use by GSAT patrons.

After the repair of the AT device, GSAT will place the item for sale at
the GSAT Demonstration and Recycling Center. The costs of the device
will simply be the total cost for the repair: materials and labor costs.
The AT device will be sold on a first come first serve basis to any Guam
resident that is need of the specific AT device. Terms and Conditions
for the sale of the device will be as stated in the GSAT Reutilization
policies and procedures.

GSAT will promote its device reutilization program at all public
awareness presentations and device demonstrations. Print, radio, and
television media will be accessed to promote the program. GSAT is
collaborating with the producer and coordinator of the weekly, 1-hour,
"Access Radio" talk show, to announce all available used AT devices and
promote continued donations to GSAT's device reutilization program.

GSAT will continue to work collaboratively and establish agreements with
other disability and health related agencies to promote the device
reutilization program. Agencies, when necessary will refer all
interested individuals to the GSAT staff to access the device
reutilization program. In addition agencies and suppliers will encourage
donations of used AT devices to GSAT.

The GSAT reutilization program, like the GOAL-AT program, fills a huge
void in providing Guam residents with the ability to acquire Assistive
Technology. Guam being a U.S. Territory, does not receive SSI and is
limited to the amount of Medicaid, and Medicare funding allotted to the
island. As a result the funding allotted is not enough to fund AT
devices under those programs. In addition the only two programs
available to Guam residents consists within the Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation and the Guam Public School System. Both programs are
unable to meet all the demands and needs of the individuals on Guam
acquiring AT. Traditional alternatives, such as personal loans through
lending Institutions, use strict regulations in determining interest
rates, loan periods, and background credit criteria. The GSAT
reutilization program provides another funding alternative to assist
Guam residents in acquiring AT.

5.3 [Device Loan Program]{.underline} -- Describe how the State will
implement a device loan program as described in section 4(e)(2)(C) of
the Act.

GSAT will conduct and maintain a device loan program, regularly
throughout the year, for all Guam residents to improve access to
Assistive technology in education, employment, community living, and
access to IT and Telecommunications.

The GSAT program will dedicate a portion of its annual budget, as
funding allows, to purchase new and highly requested AT devices. These
devices will be showcased and made available at the GSAT Demonstration
and Recycling Center. GSAT will offer all Guam residents, access to all
AT devices available at the Center for a free, 1-month trial use.
Individuals will complete all supporting documents and will be allowed
to take the device to their home, school, work, etc. At the end of trial
period, individuals will be contacted to return the AT device to the
Center. Individuals will be held responsible for any damages or
replacement of the device in the event it is damaged, misplaced, or
stolen.

GSAT will continue to work collaboratively and establish agreements with
other disability and health related agencies to promote the device loan
program. Agreements (contracts) with supporting agencies, will ensure
that all individuals interested in accessing the device loan program are
referred to GSAT.

GSAT's device loan program helps consumers in making informed decisions
on the right AT device for that consumer in that it gives them the
opportunity to try the product and practice using the device in its
appropriate setting. Because consumers and AT are so diverse and
changing, GSAT's device loan program provides the public opportunities
to try devices that otherwise would have been purchased without any
pre-testing to ensure the right fit.

Another obstacle facing Guam residents is the challenge of being a
remote island located in the Western Pacific. Many vendors of AT devices
find establishing a business on Guam difficult and costly due to the
high shipping rates and the delivery time to get the products to Guam.
GSAT's device loan program assist vendors in identifying new technology
that is high in demand and used by the public.

5.4 [Device Demonstration Program]{.underline} -- Describe how the State
will implement a device demonstration program as described in section
4(e)(2)(D) of the Act.

GSAT will conduct device demonstrations regularly throughout the year at
various sites on island to improve access to assistive technology in
education, employment, community living, and access to IT and
Telecommunications.

Primarily, the public is welcomed to visit the Center and have AT
devices demonstrated to them, upon request, on a one-to-one basis. The
GSAT Demonstration and Recycling Center is regularly open, Monday
through Friday 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. The GSAT staff has made a
commitment to extend opening hours, open on Saturdays, Sundays, and
Holidays, when requested. In addition, GSAT staff will announce and
conduct monthly one-hour device demonstrations, at the GSAT
Demonstration and Recycling Center, focusing on specific AT devices. The
demonstration will be open to the entire community, but limited to the
first 20 registered participants per session. The main purpose of these
device demonstrations, are to educate the public to make an informed
decision on how to select and acquire the proper AT device. GSAT staff
will also conduct follow up activities, such as calls, interviews, or
visits, to all individuals who attend the device demonstrations to
inquire if a decision was made.

GSAT will also conduct an Annual Assistive Technology Conference and
Fair, where information and device demonstrations will be made available
to the general public. Usually, the Annual AT Conference is held in a
hotel setting and is limited to 200 registered participants. The Annual
AT Fair is held at public shopping malls, due to the large amount of
individual traffic, and is available to the entire community.

At the GSAT conference, participants select sessions of interest that
they wish to partake in, these sessions have professionals from the
fields of education, employment, independent living, etc. providing
presentations on AT related topics in their field. At the GSAT Fair,
local vendors and the GSAT program itself, setup display tables and
demonstrate the use of AT products available to the community. Those
participants at the Fair engage in hands on activities after the
demonstrations to try the products themselves. At both the Conference
and Fair, specific times for device demonstrations will be announced. At
this time participants are able to attend specific AT demonstrations in
which they will be educated to make an informed decision on how to
select the proper AT and on how to acquire the AT device. At times,
these device demonstrations will be conducted in conjunction with AT
vendors in order to provide a greater selection of AT. Again GSAT staff
will also conduct follow up activities, such as calls, interviews, or
visits, to all individuals who attend the device demonstrations to
inquire if a decision was made.

GSAT will continue to work collaboratively and establish agreements with
other disability and health related agencies to ensure participation in
all conferences, fairs, and other activities related to individuals with
disabilities and service providers, sponsored by the following agencies
and others.

Over the three years of this State Plan, GSAT will:

-   Conduct device demonstrations, in conjunction with the Guam Public
    School System, at each public school, once a year, available to
    school employees.

-   Conduct device demonstrations, in conjunction with the Department of
    Public Health and Social Services -- Division of Senior Citizens, at
    each Senior Citizen Center, once a year, to both senior citizens and
    employees.

-   Conduct device demonstrations, in conjunction with the Department of
    Labor --Workforce Investment Act, once a year, at employer job
    fairs.

-   Conduct device demonstrations, in conjunction with the University of
    Guam and the Guam Community College, for teachers, students and
    employees.

#### Attachment 6: Comparable Support

6.1 [Source and Amount of Support]{.underline} -- Identify the
State-level activity for which there is comparable support, the source
of this support, the amount of the support, and the project year for
which this support is being provided.

Not Applicable.

6.2 [Comparability]{.underline} \-- Demonstrate that this support is
comparable in terms of funding and that the activities are comparable in
terms of scope.

Not Applicable.

6.3 [Coordination and Collaboration]{.underline} -- Describe how the
State will coordinate activities and collaborate with the appropriate
entity, if the comparable funds are provided to, or the activities are
conducted by, an entity other than the Lead Agency or Implementing
Entity.

Not Applicable.

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#### Attachment 7: State Flexibility

7.1 [Activity]{.underline} -- Identify each State-level activity the
State is choosing not to carry out.

Not Applicable.

7.2 [Maintenance of Statewideness and Comprehensiveness]{.underline} --
Demonstrate that the Statewide AT Program will continue to be
comprehensive without conducting this activity.

Not Applicable.

7.3 [Achievement of Measurable Goals]{.underline} - Demonstrate that the
State can reach its measurable education goals, employment goals,
telecommunications and information technology goals, and community
living goals without conducting such activities.

Not Applicable.

7.4 [Coordination and Collaboration]{.underline} -- Describe how the
Lead Agency or Implementing Entity will coordinate activities and
collaborate with entities in the State that do conduct this activity, if
the State chooses not to conduct this activity because another entity
already conducts it.

Not Applicable.

## Attachment 8: State Leadership Activities

8.1 [Training and Technical Assistance Activities]{.underline} --
Describe how the State will provide training and technical assistance to
enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of individuals from
local settings statewide, including representatives of State and local
educational agencies, other State and local agencies, early intervention
programs, adult service programs, hospitals and other health care
facilities, institutions of higher education and businesses as described
in section 4(e)(3)(B)(i) of the AT Act.

######## [Training]{.underline}

Over the next two years, GSAT will conduct training activities regularly
throughout the year at various sites on the island. GSAT has developed a
number of training modules targeted for specific audiences and specific
topics, and anticipates continuing to deliver such training activities
upon request. These include:

-   [Training for Education Professionals.]{.underline} (General
    Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Therapists,
    Occupational and Physical Therapists). A number of training sessions
    have been developed for education professionals, ranging from
    providing a basic understanding of AT, to including AT in the
    classroom, to training on the use of specific devices. The training
    sessions have been developed to include information for a broad
    array of disabilities and devices. At the request of any school on
    the island, GSAT staff will train educators on-site at the school or
    if needed, at the GSAT Demonstration and Recycling Center. Guam
    CEDDERS has established a contract with the Guam Public School
    System (GPSS) for GSAT to provide a series of AT training activities
    targeting students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding
    the benefits of AT in the educational system.

-   [Training for Employment Professionals]{.underline}. The Guam
    CEDDERS GSAT Program will establish contracts with Guam's Division
    of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to provide training on AT to
    all new vocational rehabilitation counselors on island. GSAT will
    also establish a contract with the Guam Department of Labor, to
    train staff at the one-stop career centers. This training will
    provide a basic understanding of AT and of using AT in the
    workplace. The training will be developed to include information on
    a broad array of disabilities and devices. Training will be
    conducted either onsite or at the GSAT Demonstration and Recycling
    Center.

-   [Pre-service Training for Human Service Professionals]{.underline}.
    The Guam CEDDERS GSAT Program collaborates with the University of
    Guam College of Professional Studies and the Guam Community College
    to provide pre-service training on AT to students in special
    education, rehabilitation counseling, and social work. The training
    is developed to include information on a broad array of disabilities
    and devices. GSAT staff conducts these trainings free of charge.

-   [Training for Adult Service Professionals.]{.underline} The Guam
    CEDDERS GSAT Program will provide training and technical assistance
    to Adult Service Programs such as: DPHSS -- Division of Senior
    Citizens, Catholic Social Services, and Guma Mami. The training will
    be developed to include information on a broad array of disabilities
    and devices. GSAT staff conducts these trainings free of charge.

Upon request, the GSAT Program will customize training for organizations
requiring training on specific topics or for specific audiences.

The GSAT Program will continue to serve as the lead facilitator and
sponsor for the annual island-wide AT conference and fair. The
conference will be open to the public, and as in past years, has been
attended by a wide range of professionals, parents, and individuals with
disabilities. The conference will serve a dual role by providing both
public awareness and training activities, and will be geared to serve
the needs of experts and novices alike. The conference will include:

-   AT vendors displaying and providing information about a wide range
    of devices to serve the needs of many types of disabilities;

-   Experts in areas such as education, recreation, vocational
    rehabilitation, and community living providing training sessions on
    AT issues in their fields; and

-   Keynote speakers providing updates on important AT policies and
    legislation.

# *[Technical Assistance]{.underline}*

Because the GSAT Program provides technical assistance to agencies and
organizations upon request, it is difficult to predict the type of
technical assistance that will be provided over the next two years.

In the past, the GSAT Program has provided the following technical
assistance:

-   Through a contract with the Guam Election Commission (GEC), GSAT
    staff assisted the GEC in ensuring that polling sites and both
    standard and electronic voting booths were made more accessible to
    voters with disabilities. This involved an assessment of their
    needs, assistance with their procurement of new systems,
    installation of voting booths, and training for staff on using the
    new electronic voting systems.

The GSAT Program anticipates providing technical assistance in a similar
manner over the next three years. Through a contract, GSAT staff will
provide technical assistance to Guam Public School System (GPSS),
Division of Special Education, for the following:

-   Development of written policy standards and procedures for
    disseminating information regarding accessibility in procuring AT
    devices and services.

-   Development of individual written reports for up to twelve (12**)**
    schools on accessibility, as prioritized by the Division of Special
    Education, for ensuring web pages, library resources, computer and
    science labs, and distance learning programs are accessible.

-   Development of an awareness module and pamphlet designed as
    presentation materials for ensuring that secondary students with
    disabilities transition from school with an understanding of how to
    access assistive technology beyond their school years.

-   Development of written recommendations for incorporation into the
    individual assistive technology student assessments for up to 10
    students with disabilities birth-21, as recommended by the IFSP/IEP
    team.

-   Facilitation of an off-island consultant with expertise in AT
    applications in the classroom to conduct a one-week on-site
    technical assistance and training visit. As prioritized by the
    Division of Special Education, the visit to include specific skill
    development sessions targeting parents and GPSS teachers, staff, and
    administrators regarding the use and benefits of assistive
    technology (AT) to support the special education services identified
    for students with disabilities requiring AT support.

# *[Transition]{.underline}*

The AT Act requires the GSAT Program specifically focus on training and
TA around transition. This includes transition for students with
disabilities who are leaving high school for employment or
post-secondary education and transition for those entering or
maintaining community living. During the first year of this state plan,
the GSAT Program developed two training modules specifically to address
these areas of transition. During year two of this state plan, the GSAT
program will begin to implement theses modules:

-   The first module is aimed at providing special educators, vocational
    rehabilitation counselors, parents, and students involved in
    transition with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully
    include AT in all transition planning. Elements of this training
    also will be infused in the general AT training provided to
    education professionals and vocational rehabilitation counselors as
    explained above.

-   The GSAT Program will provide training and technical assistance to
    GPSS Division of Special Education, transition staff on the
    selection, use, and acquisition of the Assistive Technology devices
    or services. GSAT staff, in collaboration with the Division of
    Special Education, transition staff, will participate in AT
    assessments of students. As a result, the IEP and transition team of
    the student will be knowledgeable of the AT needed to transition the
    student as he/she exits the school system.

-   A second module is aimed at employees of nursing homes and other
    supported living environments, family members, and consumers with
    disabilities to provide them with the skills and knowledge they need
    to successfully include AT in all transition planning. Elements of
    this training also will be infused in the general AT training
    provided to centers for independent living as explained above.

-   The GSAT Program will provide training and technical assistance to
    Guam Memorial Hospital and other Health Care facilities staff on the
    selection, use, and acquisition of Assistive Technology devices or
    services. GSAT staff, in collaboration with the above mentioned
    facilities staff, will participate in AT assessments of clients
    receiving services. As a result, participating health-care providers
    will be knowledgeable of the AT needed to transition the client as
    he/she exits the health care facility and returns home, work, etc.

Elements of both training modules will be infused in the pre-service
training for human service professionals described above.

Following the development of these modules in year one, in year two the
GSAT Program will identify appropriate ways to provide such training
free of charge in an island-wide manner, and begin to deliver such
training once venues have been identified. The same will be done in year
three.

8.2 [Public Awareness Activities]{.underline} -- Describe how the State
will provide information to targeted individuals and entities relating
to the availability, benefits, appropriateness, and costs of assistive
technology devices and assistive technology services as described in
section 4(e)(3)(B)(ii) of the AT Act.

Over the next three years, the GSAT Program will conduct public
awareness activities regularly throughout the year at various sites on
island. GSAT staff will use a multifaceted approach (mailings, Internet,
exhibits, presentations, and trainings) to increase awareness about the
benefits of assistive technology devices and services, the types of AT
devices and services available, funding for AT devices and services, and
policies related to AT. GSAT staff will provide the following public
awareness activities:

-   **Information and Referral.** The GSAT Program provides free
    information and referral services on AT for people of all ages with
    all disabilities. Family members, services providers and others who
    work in fields related to disabilities or AT may also use this
    service. GSAT staff provides information to those who call on the
    availability, benefits, appropriateness and cost of AT devices and
    services. In addition, for many callers, GSAT staff mails AT
    resource and device information in order for them to make a more
    informed decision. A consumer satisfaction survey will be mailed to
    callers approximately one month following the call to determine if
    they are satisfied with the information provided by GSAT staff or if
    they need additional information.

-   **Newsletter.** The GSAT Program currently does not produce its own
    individual newsletter but has a reserved section in the Guam CEDDERS
    newsletter. The Guam CEDDERS newsletter is developed and
    disseminated both in hard copy and on the web site by Guam CEDDERS
    on a quarterly basis, with a wide distribution to individuals with
    disabilities and their families, service providers, and technical
    assistance providers on Guam, as well as throughout the Pacific
    region and U.S. mainland. The Guam CEDDERS newsletter has been
    viewed as a resource for up-to-date information on
    disability-related events in the Western Pacific region. Regular
    sections of the newsletter include AT information on: Current events
    facilitated by the GSAT Program, Highlights of AT that discusses the
    features of a specific AT device, and web site resources on AT.

-   **Web site.** The GSAT Program currently does not produce its own
    individual website but has a reserved section on the Guam CEDDERS
    website. The GSAT Program had an individual website, but has not
    been able to keep the website current and maintained. The GSAT
    Program plans to remove the existing site and re-develop a new site
    in collaboration with the Guam CEDDERS website. This effort will
    broaden the availability of information to individuals with
    disabilities and their families, service providers, and technical
    assistance providers in most communities with increased awareness at
    the local, regional, national, and international arenas.

> The proposed GSAT Program web site will feature in-depth information
> on the four State Level Activities of the AT Act of 2004, as well as
> information on other programs the GSAT Program is involved with,
> outside groups, publications, IT Access resources, Legislation, AT
> resources and links. The web site will also provide an opportunity for
> individuals to directly contact GSAT staff for purposes of feedback,
> information and referral, listing for sale items on the Recycling
> program, and an on-line application for the state alternative
> financing and Telework programs.

-   **Publications.** Training materials and publications that cover AT
    information have been developed and disseminated for all types of
    audiences across the life span on a broad array of AT related
    issues. All publication materials will be provided free of charge
    and is made available in any requested alternative format. Currently
    GSAT has created the following publications: GSAT brochure, Words
    With Dignity, In's and Outs' of Assistive Technology, Power of
    Assistive Technology Posters and Mini-booklets, GSAT Bookmarks with
    Braille and ASL, Accessible Parking Violation Sample Tickets, and
    Accessible Parking Guidelines.

-   **Statewide AT Conference and Fair.** As mentioned in item 8.1, the
    GSAT Program sponsors an annual conference and fair that provides
    training, public awareness, device demonstrations.

-   **Others.** In particular, at all device demonstrations conducted by
    the GSAT Program, GSAT staff provides information on the
    availability, benefits, appropriateness, and costs of Assisitve
    technology services and devices. At the GSAT Demonstration and
    Recycling Center, staff will have available a current database of on
    and off-island AT providers, catalogs of AT suppliers, and
    information on accessing the internet.

> .

8.3 [Coordination and Collaboration]{.underline} -- Describe how the
State will coordinate activities among public and private entities that
are responsible for policies, procedures, or funding for the provision
of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services to
individuals with disabilities, service providers, and others to improve
access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services
as described in section 4(e)(3)(B)(iii) of the AT Act.

The GSAT Program has a ten-year history of established relationships
with public and private entities on island. Because coordination and
collaboration with public and private entities often is based on
emerging, new, or changing policies and procedures, it is difficult to
anticipate all of the coordination and collaboration activities that the
GSAT Program will undertake over three years of this State Plan. In the
past, coordination and collaboration involved the proposal of new or
changes to current AT policies, providing input on proposed AT policies,
and analysis of the impact of current AT policies. The GSAT Program does
this by participating in task forces sponsored by state agencies, by
being a member of consumer groups, advocacy groups, and disability
networks throughout the island, and through independent efforts.

Currently, the GSAT Program is collaborating and coordinating with:

-   The Guam Public School System (GPSS), on the inclusion of AT in the
    delivery of service and providing training to general education,
    special education, related service personnel, parents and students
    regarding the benefits of AT in the education system.

-   The Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with
    Disabilities (DISID), the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
    (DVR) on the benefits of AT and Telework opportunities for
    self-employment to DVR clients.

-   The Department of Labor-Workforce Investment Act (WIA) on the
    benefits of AT in the workplace and Telework opportunities to
    potential employers identified by the DOL-WIA.

-   The Guam Developmental Disabilities Council (GDDC), a co-sponsor of
    many GSAT activities, to provide public awareness on accessing and
    acquiring AT.

-   Guam Legal Services Corp. (GLSC); another a co-sponsor of many GSAT
    activities, to provide public awareness on accessing and acquiring
    AT.

The Guam CEDDERS GSAT Program anticipates coordinating and collaborating
on policies in a similar manner over the years of this State Plan.

**Attachment 9: Involvement of Public and Private Entities**

9.1 [Nature and Extent of Resources]{.underline} -- Describe the nature
and extent of resources that will be committed by public and private
collaborators to assist in accomplishing identified goals.

Currently, disability related organizations such as, Guma Mami, Parents
Reaching Out to Children Experiencing Emotional Disabilities (PROCEED),
Parents Agency Network (PAN), and the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Consortium, as well as the island's health care service providers and
vendors, actively participate in GSAT activities, such as the Annual AT
Conference and AT Fair.

In general, their participation involves setting up displays, conducting
presentations, and sharing with the public their mission related to
accessing and acquiring AT. GSAT receives no monetary support from these
organizations. Their support is all in-kind.

9.2 [Mechanisms to Ensure Coordination]{.underline} - Describe the
mechanisms established to ensure coordination of activities and
collaboration between the implementing entity, if any, and the State.

Not Applicable

9.3 [Involvement of State Advisory Council]{.underline} - Describe the
nature and extent of the involvement of the State Advisory Council in
the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities carried
out through the grant, including setting the measurable goals required
in section 4(d)(3).

The GSAT Advisory Board met once before the submittal of this plan in
order to set general goals and objectives and to provide advice on how
activities are to be carried out. The development of two new training
modules related to transition (Attachment 8) and the plan for providing
device demonstrations throughout the island of Guam (Attachment 5) are
directly based on the suggestions of the Board and other stakeholders
involved in planning.

The Board will continue to meet on a monthly basis to evaluate progress
toward established goals and to offer suggestions for improvement and
change. Measurable goals contained in this plan will be reviewed
quarterly and evaluated on a bi-annually basis and any adjustments
necessary will be made in response to and under the guidance of the GSAT
Advisory Board.

## Attachment 10: State Support

10.1 [State Support for State-level Activities]{.underline} -- If
applicable, describe how the State will support with State funds any
State-level activities described in section 4(e)(2).

Not applicable.

10.2 [State Support for State Leadership Activities]{.underline} - If
applicable, describe how the State will support with State funds any
State Leadership activities described in section 4(e)(3), if applicable.

Not applicable.

## 

## Attachment 11: Allocation and Utilization of Funds

11.1 [Tracking Expenditures]{.underline} -- Describe planned procedures
for tracking expenditures for activities described in sections 4(e)(2)
and (3).

Guam CEDDERS utilizes an internal fiscal system that not only involves
the tracking of expenditures, but also tracking of expenditures by
activities. This practice allows for easy preparation of program
progress reports and allows us to ensure that funds are spent as
required by the grant.

2.  [Proposed Budget Allocations]{.underline} -- Attach a budget
    containing proposed allocations for activities described in sections
    4(e)(2) and (3).

The following are proposed budget allocations for State Leadership and
State Level Activities for Year 1 of the project. These numbers will
serve as an estimate only for Year 2 and Year 3 of this State Plan.

**Proposed Distribution Total Award Amount: \$114,000**

####### Allocation 

**[Total Direct Costs: \$103,636]{.underline}**

State Level 67% x 103,636 \$ 69,436

State Leadership 33% x 103,636 \$ 34,200

*Leadership Activities 95% \$ 32,490*

*Transition 5% \$ 1,710*

Indirect Costs 10% x 103,636 \$ 10,364

**TOTAL** **\$114,000**

Within the above budget, GSAT proposes to apportion funds for specific
activities in the following manner. However, these numbers reflect a
proposal only, and will serve as an estimate only for Year 2 and Year 3
of this State Plan.

**State Level Activities** **Proposed Allocation of \$69,436**

Device Demonstrations \$24,997

Device Reutilization \$ 4,860

Device Loan Program \$14,582

Alternative Financing Program \$24,997

State Leadership Activities Proposed Allocation \$34,200

Public Awareness

(To include Transition Assistance) \$ 11,286

Training and Technical Assistance

(To include Transition Assistance) \$14,022

Coordination and Collaboration \$ 8,892

(To include Transition Assistance)

> Total Proposed Allocations \$103,636

Indirect Costs \$10,364

**Total \$114,000**

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| NAME OF APPLICANT PR/AWARD NUMBER AND / OR PROJECT NAME               |
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| **University of Guam Center for Excellence Guam System for            |
| Assistive**                                                           |
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| **In Developmental Disabilities Education, Technology**               |
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| **Research, and Service (Guam CEDDERS)**                              |
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| PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE                   |
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| **Dr. Harold L. Allen, President**                                    |
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