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VIUCEDD provides education, training, research, and community services that empower individuals with developmental disabilities, families, caregivers, professionals, and community partners throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

VIUCEDD provides interdisciplinary pre-service preparation, continuing education, and specialized training programs that build knowledge and strengthen the disability workforce.

Supporting individuals, families, and community partners through outreach.

Advancing disability services through research, evaluation, policy analysis, and information dissemination.

OUR VISION

Building an Inclusive Future

Where Every Individual Can Thrive

The Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is Center of Disability Excellence and innovation that envisions a Virgin Islands community where the civil and human rights of people with disabilities are promoted and where people with disabilities are fully integrated into all aspects of educational, civic, social, economic and community life and are empowered to lead independent, productive, healthy and happy lives.

Established since
1980
Core Functions
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Training, research, information dissemination, and community services form the foundation of VIUCEDD’s mission.

Programs & Initiatives
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Providing education, technical assistance, research, assistive technology, and community support throughout the Virgin Islands.

Empowering Communities
0 Mission

Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, professionals, and community partners through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Make a Difference Through Service and Community Engagement

VIUCEDD welcomes individuals, organizations, and community partners who are passionate about creating a more inclusive Virgin Islands. Whether you volunteer your time, share your expertise, or support community initiatives, your involvement helps expand opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

What we can do for you

Our Services

VIUCEDD collaborates with various organizations and agencies to provide ongoing education, informative sessions, and exhibitions that support individuals with disabilities and their families/caregivers. These initiatives are designed to provide ongoing support to both the individuals and their families/caregivers to help them achieve their full potential.
Interdisciplinary Training
Our affiliate programs offer expertly designed courses to provide specialized training and education. Our comprehensive range of programs is tailored to offer tutelage in a diverse range of highly specialized fields, ensuring that our trainees acquire knowledge and skills from the most advanced resources that cater to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities.
Community Service
We sponsor and support many community -building initiatives aimed at empowering the disability population and fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders and community partners.
Information Dissemination
VIUCEDD keeps our clients and the community up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of disabilities. We provide updates on new technologies, disability policies and regulations, as well as news about upcoming events and initiatives from not just our organization, but also our partners and beyond.
FEATURED PROGRAMS

VIUCEDD Featured Programs

VIUCEDD provides programs and community-based support designed to improve access to essential equipment, resources, and assistance for individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Connecting Individuals & Families With Essential Supplies

Improving Access to Equipment That Supports Independence

Connecting Community Resources, Support & Assistance

CORE FUNCTIONS

Four core functions frame our programs

The VIUCEDD is a federally funded program of the Administration for Community Living, a part of the Department of Human Services. We work to implement a bridge between research and practice and bring evidence-based research and the best-level of practice to our community.

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Interdisciplinary Education

Preparing future leaders through interdisciplinary pre service preparation, professional development, and continuing education that strengthens services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Research & Public Policy

Conducting basic and applied research, program evaluation, and public policy analysis that helps improve disability services and supports evidence based decision making.

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Information Dissemination

Providing timely, accessible, and reliable disability information, educational resources, publications, and outreach that empower individuals, families, professionals, and community partners.

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Community Services

Delivering direct services, technical assistance, training, and model demonstration programs that strengthen communities and improve opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.