Allied Help Coalition VI
Putting People With Disabilities at the Forefront
Launched by the Administration for Community Living in 2023, The Grassroots Project helps ensure that people with disabilities are at the forefront of shaping the systems and policies that affect their lives.
The initiative supports self-advocacy by providing tools, resources, and peer networks that help build leadership and amplify diverse voices across disability communities.
From a National Initiative to a Virgin Islands Coalition
In March 2025, VIUCEDD was awarded funding to carry out projects aligned with The Grassroots Project.
Through this grant, VIUCEDD formed Allied Help Coalition VI, bringing together professionals and advocates to improve services for individuals with hearing and mobility disabilities throughout the Virgin Islands.
Supporting Accessible Communication
Bringing Professional Experience
Strengthening Services & Support
Amplifying Disability Voices
Creating Resources for a More Accessible Community
Allied Help Coalition VI is developing initiatives designed to strengthen inclusion, advocacy, awareness, and support for disability culture throughout the Virgin Islands.
Accessible Programs
Developing programs focused on improving accessibility and inclusion for individuals with hearing and mobility disabilities.
Awareness Campaigns
Building greater awareness and understanding around disability, inclusion, advocacy, and disability culture.
Training Sessions
Developing training opportunities that support greater knowledge, inclusion, and awareness throughout the community.
At the heart of Allied Help Coalition VI is a goal to strengthen the community through greater awareness, accessibility, collaboration, advocacy, and support.
By bringing together ASL interpreters, therapists, disability professionals, and advocates, the coalition is working to improve services and strengthen inclusion for individuals with hearing and mobility disabilities throughout the Virgin Islands.