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Vol. 1, Issue 2     September 2011




            Guam Advocates
                                     N     E    W      S    L     E    T     T    E    R
          An official newsletter of the Guam Legal Services Corporation - Disability Law Center
  “GLSC-DLC will provide legal assistance, advocate, and promote equal rights and equal access to justice for the underserved
                                 communities of Guam” -GLSC_DLC Mission Statement


                      Understanding Health Care for
                      Patients with Disabilities by: Carol Cabiles




Individuals with disabilities, their families and service providers listen to GLSC-DLC Executive Director, Harold Parker
present on the topic of Power of Attorneys and Legal Guardianships.

Guam Disability Heath Conference,                                Developmental Disabilities Council
titled “Understanding Health Care for                            (GDDC) in collaboration with the Guam
Patients with Disabilities” was held on                          Tri-Agency on Developmental Disabilities
Saturday, September 24 at the Guam                               partners – Guam Legal Services
Marriott, over 200 attendees participated                        Corporation Disability Law Center (GLSC-
in this event sponsored by the Guam                              DLC), and the University of Guam Center
Medical Association (GMA) and Guam                                                             See Health Care. page 6
Page 2


    Annual Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Public
               Input Session By: Carol Cabiles
As part of our continuing effort to address the issues and service needs
of individuals with disabilities, GLSC-DLC held the annual P&A Public Input
Session on Saturday, September 17. Over 75 individual with disabilities, family
members and service providers attended the session at the Guam Reef Hotel. GLSC-
DLC proposed goals and priorities for fiscal year 2012 were discussed and verbal input
was received from participants knowledgeable about our work and about the needs of
the individuals with disabilities on Guam.




  GLSC-DLC Executive Director, Harold Parker receives verbal input from participants attending the P&A Public
  Input session on September 17th at the Guam Reef Hotel.


 Ever wanted to learn about your legal issues and Guam laws?
                             Then visit us at: www.lawhelp.org/gu
                                                   You will find articles, guides, community
                                                   information and more. Are you more
                                                   interested on filing your own petition for
                                                   guardianship or uncontested divorce? Then
                                                   you may want to check out our online
                                                   interactive interviews that will ask you some
                                                   simple questions and draft the documents
                                                   needed in legal format ready for printing or
                                                   download.
Page 3


                                       Meet our Staff
                          Administration and Attorneys




Harold Parker               Sheila Cruz                  Renita Taimanao           Alisha Molyneux               Matthew Wolff
Executive Director          Administrative                  Staff Attorney               Staff Attorney            Staff Attorney
                              Director


                   Program Coordinators & Advocates




         Carol Cabiles               Eileen Jao Dador                     Michelle Nicole                  Leslie Gatan
             Program                          Advocate                        Cruz                           Advocate
            Coordinator                                                       Advocate




          Leticia Piper              Jennifer Vicente                        Nora Cadag                   Clyde Ulbenario
             Program                          Advocate                        Advocate                      MIS Advocate
            Coordinator

                                         Support Staff




  Vera Cruz                  Teo Gogo                    Christine Visosky               Christine                  John Cruz
 Legal Secretary            Legal Secretary                  Accountant                  Camacho                     File Clerk
                                                                                         Receptionist
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           Teen Dating Violence - Warning Signs
                                          By: Jennifer Vicente


Violence is becoming a more common issue in relationships today. Not only
is it common amongst adults, but it is becoming more prevalent in teens. These violent and
unacceptable behaviors can either be physical, verbal, and/or emotional. The intentions of the
behavior may be overlooked at the beginning. But more often if the behavior is occurring, it is
ignored or denied. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), dating violence is a
serious problem in the United States and many teens do not report it, because they are afraid
to tell their friends or family (Centers for disease control and prevention, 2010).
         With the beginning of a new school year, teens and parents need to be aware of the
issues and take part in preventing the unacceptable behaviors that occur in relationships.
Communicate with one another and assure each other that getting help is important. No one
should ever be afraid to ask for help. If you are not doing yourself a favor, do others the favor
and encourage healthy decision-making in relationship. No one should ever have to go through
a relationship fearful of what his or her partner is capable of doing.
What to look out for:

         Signs you’re in a violent                     Signs someone you know may be
               relationship                                 in a violent relationship
Your partner…

     hits, slaps, pinches, kicks, or uses any              notice frequent bruising or injuries
      kind of force resulting in any bruises or             change in behavior
      injuries                                              has to ask partner for approval/
     curses, name-calling, humiliates you in                permission
      front of other people                                 withdraws from company (friends,
     controls and makes decisions for you,                  family, co-workers)
      whether you approve or not                            making excuse for their partner’s
     threatens to harm others or                            behavior
      themselves                                            changes in routine, schedule (tardiness,
     threatens to destroy belongings                        absence)
     controlling is aggressive and often has
      mood changes resulting in his/her
      anger directed towards you

If you or someone you know maybe in a violent relationship, get help! Talk to someone you
can trust (family member, friends, teacher, counselor, or help lines) let them know the
situation before it’s too late.
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              Legal Guardianship Over a Minor
                                      By: Nora Cadag

       As our island school children head back to school, many parents
and families are faced with issues regarding enrollment requirements of
Guam Department of Education (GDOE) for children, including the need
for legal guardianship in order to enroll. Specifically, children who are under
the care of an adult, other than their parents, are required to be under guardianship of
that adult in order for
(GDOE) to enroll that child
in that adult’s school
district. Guam Legal
Services Corporation-
Disability Law Center (GLSC
-DLC) is able to assist with
legal guardianships over
minors for parents, family
members, and individuals
authorized to care for
children who are not in the
care of a parent.
        In general, if a
guardianship is needed, plan to submit an application at least 6 months in advance.
Another tip to consider is if you plan to register your child at another school, please
inquire with the receiving school if a guardianship is needed. This is important if you
intend to have your child live with a relative who may not be living in your designated
school district. Upon submission of your application to GLSC-DLC for services, you will
be required to submit the following documents on the day of your intake appointment:
birth certificate(s) of the minor child/ren, proof of household income, and information
on the proposed guardian(s) as well as the biological parents of the child/ren.



                                                                     (Continued on page 6)
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(Continued from page 5)

        Upon review of GDOE’s Student Procedural Assistance Manual (SPAM) and
under the Registration Procedures and Documents section, enrollment requirements
are set forth for three (3) specific situations:
         1. For children whose parents/guardians are on-island
         2. For children whose parents/guardians are off-island
         3. Registration by adults who are not guardians
We, at GLSC-DLC, recommend that parents, guardians, and individuals authorized to
care for children familiarize themselves with GDOE’s policies and procedures regarding
its registration procedures by visiting their respective school(s) prior to withdrawing
the child and when seeking to give guardianship over a minor. For more information
regarding enrollment requirements, please visit GDOE’s website at https://
sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/gdoe/. *[SPAM - #2011-001.pdf].
        For more information about our services contact GLSC-DLC @ 477-9811/2 or
visit our website @ http://www.lawhelp.org/GU/.


Health Care
 (Continued from page 1)


for Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities Education, Research, &
Services – Guam System for
Assistive Technology (UOG
CEDDERS GSAT). The conference
gave participants an opportunity to
learn about various emotional and
intellectual disorders, American
Sign Language (ASL), physical
therapy for patients, Powers of
Attorney and Guardianships, and
accessibility in medical offices and
clinics.
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      Effective Advocacy Tips for Individualized
      Education Program (IEP) Meetings By: Leslie Gatan
“Marketing and selling the way you present things can turn things
around”-Peter Wright, Esq.
      As the first few weeks of school had past, meetings have probably been
scheduled for your child’s IEP. To prepare for these meetings, here are some effective
advocacy tips for parent advocates.

Know your rights!
Be familiar with the law as you can use them to your advantage when deciding and
promoting what is appropriate for your child’s success in their education. When
making requests or inquiries to what your child is entitled to, you can reference the
Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) of 2004. The information in IDEA will
help you find answers to your questions regarding laws, regulations and provide you
guidance to justify your requests.

Try your best to have a “Mrs. Manners and Mr. Right” demeanor.
How you present an issue or concern to the team and how you mark it is what makes
or breaks your possibility of cooperation. Having a frustrating experience with your IEP
team can get the best of us, but try your best to balance the good natured “Mrs.
Manners” with the aggressiveness of “Mr. Right”. To get a point across, be cordial but
to the point, and well prepared with legal reference or ‘hard evidence’ to back up your
request.
As difficult as it may be, try not to speak with anger. Promote Teamwork, do not build
a wall. Using your parent rights as a reference would be key. One example is
determining when and where an IEP meeting is scheduled. The IEP meeting location,
date and time should be mutually agreed upon by the school and the parent. Parents
also have a right to call an IEP meeting at an earlier date if they feel that a specific issue
needs to be addressed. Another example is if the school does not agree with your
recommendations, you as a parent must be given prior written notice. If this does not
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happen, you can request for mediation and/or due process hearing.

Request supporting IEP documents before the scheduled meeting.
Teachers Reports and Evaluations should be readily available to you at least a week
before a scheduled meeting. Request for these documents to give yourself time to
process all of what the team is planning for your child. Note down questions and get
your references ready.

Get actively involved during the IEP Meeting
Take Notes, ask Questions, and make suggestions. Remember that you are an essential
part of the team and that you are the person who knows your child best.

Goals and Objectives are S.M.A.R.T.
Specific: Goals should not be broad. They should be concise and descriptive.
Measurable: Goals are measured by the objectives. Objectives should have a solid
description on how they will be assessed.
Action words: Action words should be incorporated into the objectives. How will the
child execute these objectives?
Realistic: Goals and objectives should be tailored to what the child is able to do. They
should be challenging, but realistic enough for the child to achieve.
Time Specific: IEP Goals and objectives should specify a time period they will be
conducted. (ex. Child will be tested every week for spelling).

Remember the Rules of Negotiating:
1) Know what you want but always keep in mind what your child needs.
2) Understand the position of the other side.
3) Have two interests:
a. Solve the problem
b. Protect the Parent-School Relationship
4) Keep emotions under control as much as possible. Emotions usually have a negative
impact on creative problem solving.
5) Seek Win-Win Solutions
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When you negotiate, you put yourself in the shoes of those people on
the other side.
Ask the 5 W’s + H+E: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How…and Explain.

4 Rules of Conduct:
1) Listen more than you talk; 2) Tell your story; 3) Ask Questions (5ws + H+E); 4) Always
treat the other side with respect.

If you do not agree with it, do not Sign it!
Request a copy of the original (drafted) document at the day of the actual meeting.
You can request that you sign the FINAL Document once it’s ready. (This is so that you
can assure that everything that was discussed in the meeting is accurately
documented.)

Post-Meeting Suggestions
Record impressions of the meeting and review your notes. Send ‘thank you’ notes to
the school administrator, Certified Resource Teacher (CRT) or Individualized Education
Program Coordinator (IEPC) and all the IEP team members. The ‘Thank you note’
should have a recap of what was discussed and agreed upon, requests for any
unresolved issues, information/reference that supports your request and if issues are
unresolved, request another meeting. (ex. “Thank you for your efforts for trying to fix
(issue). I look forward to see what progress you have made in the next few days.”)

At GLSC-DLC, our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental
Disabilities (PADD) program provides advocacy, technical assistance and services in
assisting students with disabilities with Special Education issues. For more resources,
please visit our website: www.lawhelp.org/GU, or call our office at 477-9811.
These tips were compiled and summarized from a training provided by Wrightslaw founders Peter
Wright, Esq. and Pam Wright, titled, “Special Education Law and Advocacy Boot Camp” (November 2009)
in Long Island, NY. For more information, visit www.wrightslaw.com.
Page 10


             Assistive Technology in Education
                                   By: Michelle Nicole Cruz


According to the United States                   on your child to see if they could benefit
Department of Education website,                 from AT. They can also make sure you,
Assistive Technology (AT) is “any item,          your child, and any individual working
piece of equipment, or product system …          with your child at school is trained in the
that is used to increase, maintain, or           type of AT that best suits their needs. Be
improve functional capabilities” of an           sure to ask your school if an AT evaluation
individual with a disability. Those items        has been conducted on your child
can be “low-tech” like pencil grips,             recently – if not, make sure you request
highlighters, or hand-held magnifiers, or        one. These devices can range from “low”
“high-tech” like computer software,              to “high tech.” Some AT devices include:
Braille Readers, or power wheelchairs/           handheld magnifiers, large print text,
scooters. The Individuals with Disabilities      using paper and pen to communicate,
Education Act (IDEA) is a law that ensures       canes/walkers, color coding, pen/pencil
eligible children with                           grips, electronic organizers, amplifiers,
disabilities receive                             audio books, alternate keyboards, power
appropriate early                                wheelchairs/scooters, Braille Readers,
intervention, special                            digital hearing aids, computer software,
education, and related                           communication devices, Apps, digital
services – including AT!!                        books, and much, much more! Check out
                                                 www.cttechact.com for more information
When a child is deemed eligible for
                                                 on these devices.
Special Education services, their
educational team – including PARENTS or          At GLSC-DLC, our PAAT (Protection and
GUARDIANS – will create an                       Advocacy for Assistive Technology)
Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The         Program provides advocacy, technical
team MUST consider “whether the child            assistance, and legal services to
requires assistive technology devices and        individuals with disabilities who require
services” (Guam Department of                    technology-related assistance. To learn
Education Special Education Handbook,            more about AT contact me, Michelle Cruz,
SY 2006-2007). Guam DOE has an AT                PAAT Advocate at 477-9811 or visit our
Program that can conduct an evaluation           website at www.lawhelp.org/GU
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New PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC) Members for
       Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 By Eileen Jao Dador
For FY 2012, the PAC nominated and voted in
seven individuals to fill the positions of council
members.
Voting took place July 15-22, 2011. We are pleased to
welcome the following individuals as our new Protection &
Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory
Council members for the FY 2012:
                    Esther “Gina” Arca
                       Hikie Lazaga
                      Rose Babauta
                      Hyenan Hwang
                   Mary-Therese Edgerle
                    Dr. Edward Santos                           Pictured above, is Ms. Paulina Torres, who
                    Marcelene Santos                             has completed her term in the PAC. Not
                                                                 shown are Chairperson Jackie Martinez,
GLSC-DLC is looking forward to working with its Advisory          Vincent Chase, and Attorney Suzanne
Council and mental health communities, agencies, and            Horrigan, who have also completed their 4-
organizations of those that will serve the PAC as council              year term as PAC members.
members.

    PAIMI Advisory Council Highlights By Eileen Jao Dador
GLSC-DLC is pleased to announce                   community by individuals with psychiatric
that Lourdes Toves and Paulina                    histories, who have been deprived and not
Torres will be attending the 2011                 accepted by a society that discriminates
Alternatives Annual Conference                    against them. This marks the 4th year that
that will be held on October 26-30,               GLSC-DLC sponsors members of the PAC to
2011 at the Caribe Royale All-Suite               attend the Alternatives Conference.
Hotel & Convention Center in
Orlando, Florida.                                 For inquiries regarding the PAIMI Advisory
The event is the national mental health           Council or for information on becoming an
conference organized by and for mental            Advisory Council member, please contact
health consumers/survivors. This year’s           PAIMI Advocate Eileen Jao Dador at 671-922-
conference theme is Coming Home: Creating         4571/2 or email at
Our Own Communities of Wellness &                 eileen.dador@guamlsc.org.
Recovery, reflecting the desire for
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GLSC-DLC Newsletter Vol01 issue02

  • 1. Vol. 1, Issue 2 September 2011 Guam Advocates N E W S L E T T E R An official newsletter of the Guam Legal Services Corporation - Disability Law Center “GLSC-DLC will provide legal assistance, advocate, and promote equal rights and equal access to justice for the underserved communities of Guam” -GLSC_DLC Mission Statement Understanding Health Care for Patients with Disabilities by: Carol Cabiles Individuals with disabilities, their families and service providers listen to GLSC-DLC Executive Director, Harold Parker present on the topic of Power of Attorneys and Legal Guardianships. Guam Disability Heath Conference, Developmental Disabilities Council titled “Understanding Health Care for (GDDC) in collaboration with the Guam Patients with Disabilities” was held on Tri-Agency on Developmental Disabilities Saturday, September 24 at the Guam partners – Guam Legal Services Marriott, over 200 attendees participated Corporation Disability Law Center (GLSC- in this event sponsored by the Guam DLC), and the University of Guam Center Medical Association (GMA) and Guam  See Health Care. page 6
  • 2. Page 2 Annual Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Public Input Session By: Carol Cabiles As part of our continuing effort to address the issues and service needs of individuals with disabilities, GLSC-DLC held the annual P&A Public Input Session on Saturday, September 17. Over 75 individual with disabilities, family members and service providers attended the session at the Guam Reef Hotel. GLSC- DLC proposed goals and priorities for fiscal year 2012 were discussed and verbal input was received from participants knowledgeable about our work and about the needs of the individuals with disabilities on Guam. GLSC-DLC Executive Director, Harold Parker receives verbal input from participants attending the P&A Public Input session on September 17th at the Guam Reef Hotel. Ever wanted to learn about your legal issues and Guam laws? Then visit us at: www.lawhelp.org/gu You will find articles, guides, community information and more. Are you more interested on filing your own petition for guardianship or uncontested divorce? Then you may want to check out our online interactive interviews that will ask you some simple questions and draft the documents needed in legal format ready for printing or download.
  • 3. Page 3 Meet our Staff Administration and Attorneys Harold Parker Sheila Cruz Renita Taimanao Alisha Molyneux Matthew Wolff Executive Director Administrative Staff Attorney Staff Attorney Staff Attorney Director Program Coordinators & Advocates Carol Cabiles Eileen Jao Dador Michelle Nicole Leslie Gatan Program Advocate Cruz Advocate Coordinator Advocate Leticia Piper Jennifer Vicente Nora Cadag Clyde Ulbenario Program Advocate Advocate MIS Advocate Coordinator Support Staff Vera Cruz Teo Gogo Christine Visosky Christine John Cruz Legal Secretary Legal Secretary Accountant Camacho File Clerk Receptionist
  • 4. Page 4 Teen Dating Violence - Warning Signs By: Jennifer Vicente Violence is becoming a more common issue in relationships today. Not only is it common amongst adults, but it is becoming more prevalent in teens. These violent and unacceptable behaviors can either be physical, verbal, and/or emotional. The intentions of the behavior may be overlooked at the beginning. But more often if the behavior is occurring, it is ignored or denied. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), dating violence is a serious problem in the United States and many teens do not report it, because they are afraid to tell their friends or family (Centers for disease control and prevention, 2010). With the beginning of a new school year, teens and parents need to be aware of the issues and take part in preventing the unacceptable behaviors that occur in relationships. Communicate with one another and assure each other that getting help is important. No one should ever be afraid to ask for help. If you are not doing yourself a favor, do others the favor and encourage healthy decision-making in relationship. No one should ever have to go through a relationship fearful of what his or her partner is capable of doing. What to look out for: Signs you’re in a violent Signs someone you know may be relationship in a violent relationship Your partner…  hits, slaps, pinches, kicks, or uses any  notice frequent bruising or injuries kind of force resulting in any bruises or  change in behavior injuries  has to ask partner for approval/  curses, name-calling, humiliates you in permission front of other people  withdraws from company (friends,  controls and makes decisions for you, family, co-workers) whether you approve or not  making excuse for their partner’s  threatens to harm others or behavior themselves  changes in routine, schedule (tardiness,  threatens to destroy belongings absence)  controlling is aggressive and often has mood changes resulting in his/her anger directed towards you If you or someone you know maybe in a violent relationship, get help! Talk to someone you can trust (family member, friends, teacher, counselor, or help lines) let them know the situation before it’s too late.
  • 5. Page 5 Legal Guardianship Over a Minor By: Nora Cadag As our island school children head back to school, many parents and families are faced with issues regarding enrollment requirements of Guam Department of Education (GDOE) for children, including the need for legal guardianship in order to enroll. Specifically, children who are under the care of an adult, other than their parents, are required to be under guardianship of that adult in order for (GDOE) to enroll that child in that adult’s school district. Guam Legal Services Corporation- Disability Law Center (GLSC -DLC) is able to assist with legal guardianships over minors for parents, family members, and individuals authorized to care for children who are not in the care of a parent. In general, if a guardianship is needed, plan to submit an application at least 6 months in advance. Another tip to consider is if you plan to register your child at another school, please inquire with the receiving school if a guardianship is needed. This is important if you intend to have your child live with a relative who may not be living in your designated school district. Upon submission of your application to GLSC-DLC for services, you will be required to submit the following documents on the day of your intake appointment: birth certificate(s) of the minor child/ren, proof of household income, and information on the proposed guardian(s) as well as the biological parents of the child/ren. (Continued on page 6)
  • 6. Page 6 (Continued from page 5) Upon review of GDOE’s Student Procedural Assistance Manual (SPAM) and under the Registration Procedures and Documents section, enrollment requirements are set forth for three (3) specific situations: 1. For children whose parents/guardians are on-island 2. For children whose parents/guardians are off-island 3. Registration by adults who are not guardians We, at GLSC-DLC, recommend that parents, guardians, and individuals authorized to care for children familiarize themselves with GDOE’s policies and procedures regarding its registration procedures by visiting their respective school(s) prior to withdrawing the child and when seeking to give guardianship over a minor. For more information regarding enrollment requirements, please visit GDOE’s website at https:// sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/gdoe/. *[SPAM - #2011-001.pdf]. For more information about our services contact GLSC-DLC @ 477-9811/2 or visit our website @ http://www.lawhelp.org/GU/. Health Care  (Continued from page 1) for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, & Services – Guam System for Assistive Technology (UOG CEDDERS GSAT). The conference gave participants an opportunity to learn about various emotional and intellectual disorders, American Sign Language (ASL), physical therapy for patients, Powers of Attorney and Guardianships, and accessibility in medical offices and clinics.
  • 7. Page 7 Effective Advocacy Tips for Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings By: Leslie Gatan “Marketing and selling the way you present things can turn things around”-Peter Wright, Esq. As the first few weeks of school had past, meetings have probably been scheduled for your child’s IEP. To prepare for these meetings, here are some effective advocacy tips for parent advocates. Know your rights! Be familiar with the law as you can use them to your advantage when deciding and promoting what is appropriate for your child’s success in their education. When making requests or inquiries to what your child is entitled to, you can reference the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) of 2004. The information in IDEA will help you find answers to your questions regarding laws, regulations and provide you guidance to justify your requests. Try your best to have a “Mrs. Manners and Mr. Right” demeanor. How you present an issue or concern to the team and how you mark it is what makes or breaks your possibility of cooperation. Having a frustrating experience with your IEP team can get the best of us, but try your best to balance the good natured “Mrs. Manners” with the aggressiveness of “Mr. Right”. To get a point across, be cordial but to the point, and well prepared with legal reference or ‘hard evidence’ to back up your request. As difficult as it may be, try not to speak with anger. Promote Teamwork, do not build a wall. Using your parent rights as a reference would be key. One example is determining when and where an IEP meeting is scheduled. The IEP meeting location, date and time should be mutually agreed upon by the school and the parent. Parents also have a right to call an IEP meeting at an earlier date if they feel that a specific issue needs to be addressed. Another example is if the school does not agree with your recommendations, you as a parent must be given prior written notice. If this does not (Continued on page 8)
  • 8. Page 8 (Continued from page 7) happen, you can request for mediation and/or due process hearing. Request supporting IEP documents before the scheduled meeting. Teachers Reports and Evaluations should be readily available to you at least a week before a scheduled meeting. Request for these documents to give yourself time to process all of what the team is planning for your child. Note down questions and get your references ready. Get actively involved during the IEP Meeting Take Notes, ask Questions, and make suggestions. Remember that you are an essential part of the team and that you are the person who knows your child best. Goals and Objectives are S.M.A.R.T. Specific: Goals should not be broad. They should be concise and descriptive. Measurable: Goals are measured by the objectives. Objectives should have a solid description on how they will be assessed. Action words: Action words should be incorporated into the objectives. How will the child execute these objectives? Realistic: Goals and objectives should be tailored to what the child is able to do. They should be challenging, but realistic enough for the child to achieve. Time Specific: IEP Goals and objectives should specify a time period they will be conducted. (ex. Child will be tested every week for spelling). Remember the Rules of Negotiating: 1) Know what you want but always keep in mind what your child needs. 2) Understand the position of the other side. 3) Have two interests: a. Solve the problem b. Protect the Parent-School Relationship 4) Keep emotions under control as much as possible. Emotions usually have a negative impact on creative problem solving. 5) Seek Win-Win Solutions
  • 9. Page 9 When you negotiate, you put yourself in the shoes of those people on the other side. Ask the 5 W’s + H+E: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How…and Explain. 4 Rules of Conduct: 1) Listen more than you talk; 2) Tell your story; 3) Ask Questions (5ws + H+E); 4) Always treat the other side with respect. If you do not agree with it, do not Sign it! Request a copy of the original (drafted) document at the day of the actual meeting. You can request that you sign the FINAL Document once it’s ready. (This is so that you can assure that everything that was discussed in the meeting is accurately documented.) Post-Meeting Suggestions Record impressions of the meeting and review your notes. Send ‘thank you’ notes to the school administrator, Certified Resource Teacher (CRT) or Individualized Education Program Coordinator (IEPC) and all the IEP team members. The ‘Thank you note’ should have a recap of what was discussed and agreed upon, requests for any unresolved issues, information/reference that supports your request and if issues are unresolved, request another meeting. (ex. “Thank you for your efforts for trying to fix (issue). I look forward to see what progress you have made in the next few days.”) At GLSC-DLC, our Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) program provides advocacy, technical assistance and services in assisting students with disabilities with Special Education issues. For more resources, please visit our website: www.lawhelp.org/GU, or call our office at 477-9811. These tips were compiled and summarized from a training provided by Wrightslaw founders Peter Wright, Esq. and Pam Wright, titled, “Special Education Law and Advocacy Boot Camp” (November 2009) in Long Island, NY. For more information, visit www.wrightslaw.com.
  • 10. Page 10 Assistive Technology in Education By: Michelle Nicole Cruz According to the United States on your child to see if they could benefit Department of Education website, from AT. They can also make sure you, Assistive Technology (AT) is “any item, your child, and any individual working piece of equipment, or product system … with your child at school is trained in the that is used to increase, maintain, or type of AT that best suits their needs. Be improve functional capabilities” of an sure to ask your school if an AT evaluation individual with a disability. Those items has been conducted on your child can be “low-tech” like pencil grips, recently – if not, make sure you request highlighters, or hand-held magnifiers, or one. These devices can range from “low” “high-tech” like computer software, to “high tech.” Some AT devices include: Braille Readers, or power wheelchairs/ handheld magnifiers, large print text, scooters. The Individuals with Disabilities using paper and pen to communicate, Education Act (IDEA) is a law that ensures canes/walkers, color coding, pen/pencil eligible children with grips, electronic organizers, amplifiers, disabilities receive audio books, alternate keyboards, power appropriate early wheelchairs/scooters, Braille Readers, intervention, special digital hearing aids, computer software, education, and related communication devices, Apps, digital services – including AT!! books, and much, much more! Check out www.cttechact.com for more information When a child is deemed eligible for on these devices. Special Education services, their educational team – including PARENTS or At GLSC-DLC, our PAAT (Protection and GUARDIANS – will create an Advocacy for Assistive Technology) Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The Program provides advocacy, technical team MUST consider “whether the child assistance, and legal services to requires assistive technology devices and individuals with disabilities who require services” (Guam Department of technology-related assistance. To learn Education Special Education Handbook, more about AT contact me, Michelle Cruz, SY 2006-2007). Guam DOE has an AT PAAT Advocate at 477-9811 or visit our Program that can conduct an evaluation website at www.lawhelp.org/GU
  • 11. Page 11 New PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC) Members for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 By Eileen Jao Dador For FY 2012, the PAC nominated and voted in seven individuals to fill the positions of council members. Voting took place July 15-22, 2011. We are pleased to welcome the following individuals as our new Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Council members for the FY 2012: Esther “Gina” Arca Hikie Lazaga Rose Babauta Hyenan Hwang Mary-Therese Edgerle Dr. Edward Santos Pictured above, is Ms. Paulina Torres, who Marcelene Santos has completed her term in the PAC. Not shown are Chairperson Jackie Martinez, GLSC-DLC is looking forward to working with its Advisory Vincent Chase, and Attorney Suzanne Council and mental health communities, agencies, and Horrigan, who have also completed their 4- organizations of those that will serve the PAC as council year term as PAC members. members. PAIMI Advisory Council Highlights By Eileen Jao Dador GLSC-DLC is pleased to announce community by individuals with psychiatric that Lourdes Toves and Paulina histories, who have been deprived and not Torres will be attending the 2011 accepted by a society that discriminates Alternatives Annual Conference against them. This marks the 4th year that that will be held on October 26-30, GLSC-DLC sponsors members of the PAC to 2011 at the Caribe Royale All-Suite attend the Alternatives Conference. Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. For inquiries regarding the PAIMI Advisory The event is the national mental health Council or for information on becoming an conference organized by and for mental Advisory Council member, please contact health consumers/survivors. This year’s PAIMI Advocate Eileen Jao Dador at 671-922- conference theme is Coming Home: Creating 4571/2 or email at Our Own Communities of Wellness & eileen.dador@guamlsc.org. Recovery, reflecting the desire for