Guam Resources
The offices listed on this resource sheet are primarily administrative offices for Guam. Even if an office is not close to your home, they can usually put you in touch with resources in your community, as well as provide you with information and assistance about disability issues in Guam. If you find that an address or number has changed or is incorrect, please e-mail us at nichcy@aed.org and let us know.
Age of Eligibility
Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities. For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under Department of Education: Special Education.
Government Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives
Honorable Madeline Bordallo
427 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-1188
(202) 226-0341 (Fax)
E-mail Web Form: www.house.gov/bordallo/IMA/issue.htm
Web: www.house.gov/bordallo
Governor
Honorable Felix Perez Camacho
Executive Chamber
PO Box 2950
Hagatña, GU 96932
(671) 472-8931
(671) 475-9329 (Fax)
E-mail Web Form: http://www.guamgovernor.net/component/option,com_contact/task,view/contact_id,1/Itemid,180/
Web: www.guamgovernor.net/
Official State Web Site
Web: www.visitguam.org/main/
Disability Agencies and Organizations
Department of Education: Special Education
Katrina Celes Pieper, Assoc. Superintendent
Division of Special Education
Guam Public School System
P.O. Box DE
Hagatña, GU 96932
(671) 475-0554/0549; (671) 475-0550 (TTY)
(671) 475-0562 (Fax)
E-mail: kmceles@gdoe.net
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Patricia Montonona, Part C Administrator
Guam Early Intervention Systems
Division of Special Education
Guam Public School System
P.O. Box DE
Hagatna, GU 96932
(671) 735-2414; (671) 475-0550 (TTY)
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Shawnette Celes, Coordinator
Pre-School and Elementary School Programs
Division of Special Education
Guam Public School System
P.O. Box DE
Hagatña, GU 96932
(671) 475-0575/0563
(671) 475-0550 (TTY)
E-mail: doesped3@ite.net
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 11 through 21
Anita Cruz, Coordinator
Secondary School Programs
Division of Special Education
Guam Public School System
P.O. Box DE
Hagatña, Guam 96932
(671) 475-0575/0563
(671) 475-0550 (TTY)
E-mail: jmquenga@doe.edu.gu
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Child Find/Parent Services Ages 3 through 21
Evita Espinosa
Division of Special Education
Guam Public School System
P.O. Box DE
Hagatña, Guam 96932
(671) 475-0575/0563
(671) 475-0550 (TTY)
E-mail: doesped1@ite.net
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Rosanna S. Ada, Acting Director
Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities
1313 Central Avenue
Tiyan, GU 96913
(671) 475-4646/47; (671) 477-9183 (TTY)
Mental Health Agency
J. Peter Roberto, A.C.S.W., Director
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
790 Governor Carlos G. Camacho Road
Tamuning, GU 96911
(671) 647-5330; (671) 647-5303
E-mail: proberto@mail.gov.gu
Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Contact the Mental Health Agency listed above.
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Manuel Q. Cruz, Acting Executive Director
Guam Developmental Disabilities Council
130 University Drive, Suite 17
Mangilao, GU 96913
(671) 735-9127; (671) 735-9130 (TTY)
(671) 734-9121 (Fax)
E-mail: guamddc@teleguam.net
Web: www.guamddc.com
Protection and Advocacy Agency
GLSC Disability Law Center
113 Bradley Place
Hagatña, GU 96910
(671) 477-9811; (671) 477-3416 (TTY)
E-mail: glsc@netpci.com
Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
PeterJohn D. Camacho, M.P.H., Acting Director
Department of Public Health and Social Services
Government of Guam
P.O. Box 2816
Hagatña, GU 96932
(671) 735-7102; (671) 734-7822 (TTY)
E-mail: director@dphss.govguam.net
Web: www.dphss.govguam.net/index.htm
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