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Virgin Islands Family Information Network on Disabilities (V.I.FIND)
Who We Are
V.I.FIND is staffed by an Executive Director and information Specialists on St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. We are a place for families to find information, resources, support & empowerment, and referrals.
Our Main Office
Virgin Islands Family Information Network on Disabilities (V.I.FIND)
Catherine Rehema Glenn
#2 Nye Gade
P.O. Box 11670
St. Thomas, US VI 00802
340-774-1662
340-775-3962 FAX
vifind@islands.vi
Other Offices
St. Croix Office in VIUAP Office
Sunshine Mall
P.O. Box 1758
F'sted, St. Croix, US VI 00841
340-692-2323
St. John Office
Morris DeCastro Clinic
St. John, US VI 00831
340-779-4333
What We Offer
As a Parent Training and Information Center V.I.FIND helps parents:
- UNDERSTAND the disability and their child's needs
- LEARN of their rights under IDEA and ADA
- EMPOWER themselves to seek services and actively participate in decisions affecting their child
- LOCATE information, resources, programs, and services available for their child with a disability
- COMMUNICATE effectively with professionals and service providers working with their child
- PROVIDE follow up support for their child's special education
V.I.FIND encourages parents to help their children strive the following goals: Friendships, Acceptance, Motivation, Inclusion, Learning, Independence, Education, and Self-reliance.
PROJECTS/EVENTS
V.I.FIND hosts monthly parent training sessions on the following topics: IDEA, ADA, Teen sexuality, IEP, IEP Reviews/What's available for the summer, Due Process, Advocacy, Learn how the Laws Impact your Life, Surrogate Parents & Grandparents, Knowing the Health Care System, Transition, Loving your Child with Special Needs, Inclusion and Your Child, Involving Fathers with their special needs child, Partners in Policymaking (6 month training).
