Virgin Islands Association for Independent Living, Inc.

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NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US! says our Nonprofit for Disability

NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US! says our Nonprofit for Disability NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US! says our Nonprofit for Disability NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US! says our Nonprofit for Disability

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 THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS, also known as America’s vacation paradise, are located in the Caribbean approximately 70 miles east of Puerto Rico. The territory consists of four main islands: St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, Water Island as well as many other smaller islands. The islands are known for their .... 

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Board of Directors and Staff

Board of Directors and Staff

Board of Directors and Staff

 Our amazing nonprofit team of Board of Directors and Staff are committed to helping person with disabilities. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Take a look at the center for independent living assisting those in our community! 

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Our Vision

Board of Directors and Staff

Board of Directors and Staff

VIAIL's Vision  is to have full and acceptable integration of persons with disabilities in our communities.






 










Our Mission

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Our Mission

The mission of the VI Association for Independent Living (VIAIL) a nonprofit under the center for independent living program that provide a variety of programs and services  to individuals with disabilities, which will greatly enhance and develop full independent lifestyles for person with disabilities .






CORE SERVICES

PEER COUNSELING

INDEPENDENT LIVING

ADVOCACY

INFORMATION AND REFERRALS

Other Programs and Services

Assistive Technology Training

Assistive Technology Training

Assistive Technology Training

 VIAIL have a consumer on auxilary staff who utilizes his expertise to instruct persons who are blind or low-vision the use of voice activated computer programs to foster their independence. The instruction sessions explore a variety of areas including keyboarding, use of Microsoft Word, writing text documents, accessing and surfing the internet, saving and retrieving documents, etc. 

Mobility Training

Assistive Technology Training

Assistive Technology Training

 VIAIL provides mobility and orientation training to consumers in order to foster independence in their homes and community. Areas in which orientation may take place include, the Centers, participants’ home, public areas such as banks, post offices, utility companies, etc.

Home and Housing Modification

Assistive Technology Training

Home and Housing Modification

Staff is prepared to assist as needed, persons who find it necessary to retrofit their home after encountering a disability. Also, staff works with persons in public housing to ensure that their specific accommodations are recognized and provided. This service is utilize extensively on St. Croix. 

Communication

Home and Housing Modification

Our agency maintains contact with persons to provide deaf interpreter services as well as volunteers to read to and assist persons who are blind or persons with cognitive disabilities to ensure that gaps in understanding or communication are minimized. 

Peer Support Groups

Consumer have meetings which focus on informational sessions as well as leisure and recreational activities .

Work Incentive Training

Certified benefits planner provides guidance on ticket to work and benefits planning.

Extended Scope of Services

Recreational Services

Wheelchair and equipment rental or purchase

Transportation Services

Once a week a consumer group meets at the Center for Peer Exchange and to plan field trips, birthday celebrations or to receive information from guest speakers.

Transportation Services

Wheelchair and equipment rental or purchase

Transportation Services

The Center maintains a wheelchair bus and bus driver for the purpose of transporting consumers to and from the Center and Center related activities.

Wheelchair and equipment rental or purchase

Wheelchair and equipment rental or purchase

Equipment is available for rental. Additionally, the Center maintains a display of aids and devices that are generally used by consumers to accommodate their needs. These items can be viewed, tried and order through the Center.

Sensitivity Awareness Training

Staff is trained to provide awareness throughout the community including language sensitivity and other aspects related to the development of an inclusive environment

ADA Education

Community Education

Staff assists consumers in understanding Americans with Disability Act and being able to utilize it to the fullest extend in order to achieve and maintain independence.

Community Education

Community Education

Each year the staff conducts a series of Sensitivity and Awareness sessions for community organizations or groups including: banks, housing authority, hospital staffs,  and public transportation drivers.

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