INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

Information Dissemination

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION

Connecting the Disability Community With Critical Information

VIUCEDD supports disaster preparedness, recovery, relief, and access to important information for people with disabilities and their families throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

VIUCEDD is engaged in disaster preparedness, support, recovery, and relief for people with disabilities and their families. These activities include engaging with our DD network partners, national leaders, and disability agencies in relation to disaster preparedness and support.

The executive director of VIUCEDD is a member of the Emergency Management Council of the US Virgin Islands Government in association with the Virgin Island Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA).

VIUCEDD used money donated after hurricanes Irma and Maria to purchase emergency radios for members of the disability community on the St. Thomas/St. John and St, Croix Districts. Specialty radios were purchased for the deaf and hard of hearing members of our community.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Preparedness Through Information, Access & Partnership

VIUCEDD is engaged in disaster preparedness, support, recovery, and relief for people with disabilities and their families. This work includes engagement with DD network partners, national leaders, and disability agencies to strengthen preparedness and support for the disability community.

Preparing Our Community

VIUCEDD works to strengthen disaster preparedness for people with disabilities and their families through information, coordination, and engagement with disability partners.

A Voice at the Table

VIUCEDD’s Executive Director serves as a member of the Emergency Management Council of the U.S. Virgin Islands Government in association with VITEMA.

Connecting Resources & Support

VIUCEDD engages with DD network partners, national leaders, and disability agencies in activities related to disaster preparedness and support.

Expanding Access to Information

Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria, donated funds were used to purchase emergency radios for members of the disability community across the St. Thomas and St. John District and the St. Croix District, including specialty radios for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.