Clayton Lam Yuen

Fa‘afetai tele lava to the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation for inviting OPAD to take part in today’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration! Our team conducted an outreach at the event, where we had the opportunity to meet students from various schools, along with faculty members and agents who stopped by our booth. We shared information about OPAD’s programs and advocacy services, raising awareness about disability rights, accessibility, and equal employment...

Our Office of Protection & Advocacy was honored to attend the Annual Disaster Resilience Summit in American Samoa. The summit was a successful gathering that focused on building stronger communities, enhancing preparedness, and working together to ensure resilience for our islands. Special acknowledgment to our team members Aitofi, Raymond, and Serita for representing OPAD at this important event

What an inspiring and meaningful experience! All the students of BYU had the opportunity to share their stories and learn from each other in a special community presentation titled "What Mothers Shared: Understanding the Journey of Raising a Child with a Disability in American Samoa." It was truly touching to see the way we connected through our culture, stories, and shared challenges. Grateful for this platform to raise awareness, foster understanding, and celebrate the strength of our...