Ability Radio

By Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands

Ability Radio is a program of the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands to promote a more inclusive Virgin Islands. Ability Radio brings you information on healthcare, art, culture, education... more

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How many episodes does Ability Radio have?

The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.

Ability Radio episodes:

August 14, 2023 Episode 14 - Guest Adeje Petersen
DRCVI intern, Adeje Petersen, shares what he learned about disability rights and provides advice on how to engage V.I. youth.
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29min
July 25, 2023 Episode 13 - Guest Edita Carty
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.
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29min
July 10, 2023 Episode 12 - Guest Chari Richards-Meade
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.
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29min
June 26, 2023 Episode 11 - Guest Jim Harrington
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.
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29min
May 22, 2023 Episode 10 - Guest Errol Chichester
Farmer and home farm advocate, Errol Chichester, shares how anyone can get started gardening and growing food at home.
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29min
May 16, 2023 Episode 9 - Guest Dr. Dara Hamilton
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.
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29min
May 12, 2023 Episode 8 - Guest Dr. Delma Jackson
Dr. Delma Jackson shares how communities having difficulties addressing cultural taboos can express their concerns through theater and performance.
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28min
May 02, 2023 Episode 7 - Guest Aubrey Gerard, Jr.
Parent and advocate, Aubrey Gerard, Jr., shares how early intervention services changed the trajectory of his son's life.
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28min
April 18, 2023 Episode 6 - Guest Dr. Rascheel Hastings
Dr. Rascheel Hastings takes a deep look into the term special education and the stigma in our community around special education.
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27min
April 02, 2023 Episode 5 - Guest Ullmont ”Lenny” James
Virgin Islander Ullmont "Lenny" James discusses the identity of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the colonial impacts on the territory's people and culture.
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29min

FAQs about Ability Radio:

How many episodes does Ability Radio have?

The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.