Tracy Sanders, founder of Continuum Care, discusses Hospice Care and End of Life Living. From comfort and supportive care for the patient to managing the details for the patient's caregivers, the goal is to follow individual plans of care respecting the wishes of the patient and their family.
Rebecca Russell explains how her son, who has Down syndrome aka. Trisomy 21 inspired her to teach other parents how to advocate for their children's health, education, and inclusion. We discuss prejudices, finding support and understanding, The Buddy Walk, the importance of early intervention, special education rights and resources - including IEPs, Vocational Rehabilitation, and more!
Patrick Farrell, Director of the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs, joins us to talk about the services and resources available for veterans in the USVI - including UVI tuition reimbursement, disabled veterans license plates, and Community Care. He and Archie Jennings discuss how and why veterans started the disability rights movement and talk about how traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect military personnel. STAY INFORMED!!! Text the word "VIVETS" to 888-652-8387 to receive the latest updates directly to your cellphone.
Maria Morris an attorney for the ACLU shares information about the their work to improve the conditions of V.I. jails.
Lester Griffin and Marcus Altheimer, two formerly incarcerated men, share their experiences and talk about their work with The Foundation, a Washington state nonprofit that works with at risk youth. Lester is the Executive Director of The Foundation and Marcus is the Director of Operations of The Foundation (www.thefoundationwa.org).
Danita Worthy, Housing Case Manager of Greater Good Northwest , discusses homelessness and her mission to help those impacted by homelessness.
DRCVI intern, Adeje Petersen, shares what he learned about disability rights and provides advice on how to engage V.I. youth.
V.I. disability advocates share the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and events celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the bill in the USVI.
Mother and advocate, Chari Richards-Meade, discusses parenting a child with autism, how integral therapy has been in assisting her son's development, and the importance of being your child's champion.
Lawyer, pastor, and civil rights activist Jim Harrington shares stories from his time working alongside Cesar Chavez and assisting DRCVI and disabled Virgin Islanders with an accessibility campaign in the 90s.
Farmer and home farm advocate, Errol Chichester, shares how anyone can get started gardening and growing food at home.
Dr. Dara Hamilton discusses the importance of mental health for the overall health of the V.I. community. She addresses teen anxiety and stress, and effective ways parents can communicate with their children.
Dr. Delma Jackson shares how communities having difficulties addressing cultural taboos can express their concerns through theater and performance.
Parent and advocate, Aubrey Gerard, Jr., shares how early intervention services changed the trajectory of his son's life.
Dr. Rascheel Hastings takes a deep look into the term special education and the stigma in our community around special education.
Virgin Islander Ullmont "Lenny" James discusses the identity of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the colonial impacts on the territory's people and culture.
We celebrate Women's History Month with Dr. Donnalie Edwards-Cabey of Y-Teens VI and discuss their mission to empower girls and young women of the VI.
Legally blind artist, historian, and activist Chloé Duplessis shares her process as an artist and the motivations and impact of her work.
Angus Drigo joins the show as a guest to discuss the priorities and services offered by the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands (DRCVI).
We are joined by special guest Marlene Sallo, the new Executive Director of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). Marlene discusses the importance of disability rights, representation in the movement, and how her organization works to protect individuals with disabilities across all 50 states and the territories.