Celebrating 40 years of service in the St.Thomas, St. John District

Virgin Islands Association for Independent Living, Inc.

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Welcome

 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 team of Board of Directors and Staff are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Take a look at the people 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. 

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Our Mission

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Our Mission

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

Core Services

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Peer Counseling

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Independent Living

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Advocacy

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Information and Referrals

Other Programs and Services

Assistive Technology Training

Assistive Technology Training

Assistive Technology Training

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 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

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 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

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 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

Work Incentive Training

Home and Housing Modification

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 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

Work Incentive Training

Work Incentive Training

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

Work Incentive Training

Work Incentive Training

Work Incentive Training

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 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

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 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

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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

Wheelchair and equipment rental or purchase

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 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

Sensitivity Awareness Training

Wheelchair and equipment rental or purchase

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 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

Sensitivity Awareness Training

Community Education

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 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

Sensitivity Awareness Training

Community Education

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 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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Mutual Aid Self Help (#MASH) Group

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