Ability Radio

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.