Ability Radio

By Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands

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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 and current affairs.

Episode Date
From Grief to Creativity - Episode 86 with Rebecca Robinson
Apr 18, 2026
Building Justice and Civil Rights - Episode 85 with James Harrington, Esq.
Apr 04, 2026
Parents at the Table, Advocacy for Children with Disabilities - Episode 77 with Diana Auten
Mar 21, 2026
Greater Changes: Building a Bright Path to Community Wellness - Episode 78 with Tarik McMillen
Mar 07, 2026
Swim Lessons, Safety, and Heritage - Episode 76 with Guest Coach Kie Ransom
Feb 14, 2026
Diabetes in the Virgin Islands: Episode 75 - with Guest, Dr. Julia Sheen
Feb 07, 2026
VIPTI in 2026 - VI Parent Training Institute & Information Center - Episode 74 with Kishma Francis, Angus Drigo, and Archie Jennings
Jan 31, 2026
The Virgin Islands Association for Independent Living - Episode 73 with Monique Butte
Jan 10, 2026
Inside DRCVI, 2025 in Review - Episode 72 with Guests Angus Drigo, Archie Jennings, and Kishma B. Francis.
Jan 03, 2026
Disability Rights & Modern Media - Episode 71 with Rebekah Kubla
Dec 20, 2025
Science, Healing, and History - Episode 70 with Rudean Leinaeng, Author and Scientist
Dec 06, 2025
Strengthening Nonprofits from Grants to Growth - Episode 69 with Yvonne Peterson, Executive Director of the Beyond Visions Foundation
Nov 15, 2025
Employers & Disability: Practical Tools for Hiring and Return-to-Work - Episode 68 with DRCVI's Archie and Shammi
Nov 14, 2025
Saving Lives in the Virgin Islands - Episode 67 with Cancer Support VI
Nov 07, 2025
The Importance of Community Collaboration and Creating a Space for Agencies to Share Resources - Episode 66 with Dr. Juan Christian of Tutu Park Mall
Oct 30, 2025
Self-Care for Parents & Teachers - Episode 65 with Dr. Muria Nisbett & Destiny Samuels
Oct 23, 2025
Waves Ahead: Rebuilding Resilience for Puerto Rico - Episode 64 with Wilfred Labiosa
Oct 08, 2025
The Texas Civil Rights Project, Building a Social Justice Movement - Episode 63 with Guest Jim Harrington
Oct 03, 2025
Inside the ADA Trainer Leadership Network - Episode 62 with Guest Lawanda Cook, PhD, CRC
Sep 19, 2025
ADA and Accessibility Initiatives - Episode 61 with Guest Julien Henley, USVI ADA Coordinator
Jul 28, 2025
Navigating Mental Healthcare in the Virgin Islands - Episode 60 with Guest Dr. Ramona Moss
Jul 23, 2025
A Safer Future with the VI Justice Initiative - Episode 59 with Guest Casey Payton. Esq.
Jul 11, 2025
The Legacy of Ione Davis (Part 2 of 2) : The Civil Rights Era to Present Day - Episode 55 with Guest and Author Paula Whatley Matabane
Jul 10, 2025
All About Accessible Technology - Episode 58 with Guest Gerad Evelyn of VIUCEDD
Jul 01, 2025
ABLE, Mental Health Services, and ADA challenges - Episode 57 with Guest Archie Jennings
Jun 13, 2025
Generational Synergy: Art and Stories - Episode 56 with Guests Elisa McKay and Pedra Chaffers
Jun 06, 2025
The Legacy of Ione Davis (Part 1 of 2) : Slavery to Civil Rights - Episode 54 with Guest and Author Dr. Paula Whatley Matabane
May 23, 2025
Digital Danger: Technology - Facilitated Sexual Assault - Episode 53 with Guest Simona Thomas
May 07, 2025
Navigating Grief: Effects on Children and Adults - Episode 52 with Guests Dr. Muria Nisbett and Destiny Samuel
Apr 04, 2025
Nurturing Growth: A Journey into Agriculture - Episode 51 with guest Diana Collingwood
Mar 13, 2025
Empowering Futures: Navigating Vocational Rehabilitation - Episode 50 with Kimberly Washington
Mar 13, 2025
Emergency Disaster Preparedness: Lessons from Wildfire Survivors - Episode 49 with Guests Lad and Lisa Wallace
Jan 11, 2025
Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands 2024 Review - Episode 48
Jan 09, 2025
Empowering Voices Against Domestic Violence in the Virgin Islands - Episode 47 with Guest Kalyn Fahie of Ujima - the National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
Dec 23, 2024
Disability Services and Advocacy in the USVI - Episode 46 with Guests Shamika Thomas, VIUCEDD Executive Director, and Shammi Carr, DRCVI Advocate
Dec 16, 2024
Healthy Smiles - Episode 45 with Guest Dr. Sonia Taylor Griffith, Pediatric and Special Needs Dentist
Dec 04, 2024
Exploring Audre Lorde's Legacy and Impact - Episode 44 with Guest, Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Author of "Survival is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde"
Nov 09, 2024
Voting Accessibility and Engagement in the Virgin Islands - Episode 43 with Guest Carolyn Fawkes, Supervisor of Elections
Oct 28, 2024
Navigating Healthy Gaming and Related Insights on ADHD and Autism - Episode 42 with Guest Dr. Alok Kanoja, author of "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer"
Oct 08, 2024
Suicide Prevention and Building Bridges for Veterans' Health: A Community Approach - Episode 41 with Guest Caribel Leyva-Romero
Sep 26, 2024
The Impact of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Team: Episode 40 with Guest Jacqueline Greenidge-Payne
Sep 15, 2024
From Caregiving to Trailblazing: The Heart of Mobile Integrated Healthcare - Episode 39 with Guests Jacqueline Greenidge-Payne, Kami Mead, and Dawn O'Bryan
Sep 15, 2024
Understanding Hygiene and Health: Episode 38 - Insights from Dr. Trisha Harris
Sep 14, 2024
Elections Unveiled: Insights from the Virgin Islands Board of Elections: Episode 37 with Alecia Wells
Aug 06, 2024
Empowering Lives through Advocacy, Outreach, and Community Care: Episode 36 with Dawn O'Bryan
Jul 23, 2024
Celebrating ADA: A Journey Through History and Advocacy - Episode 35 - Guest Shammi Carr, Advocate
Jul 12, 2024
Understanding PTSD and Substance Use - Episode 34 - Guest Brandy Brooks of The Village, VI
Jun 20, 2024
Episode 33 - Guest Amber McCammon of The Virgin Islands Children's Museum
Jun 10, 2024
Episode 32 - Guest Troy De Chabert-Schuster on AARP's Mission in the Virgin Islands
Jun 03, 2024
Episode 31 - VIHA's Resident Wellness and Empowerment Program Director Emmanualla Perez-Cassius and Marketing Specialist Kurtice Lewis
May 20, 2024
Episode 30 - Guest Andrew Hairston, Adaptive Sports Clinic Organizer, Director of Salvage Life and Adapt VI
Apr 04, 2024
Episode 29 -Kishma Francis Talks About The Virgin Islands Parent & Training Information Center
Mar 21, 2024
Episode 28 - John Abramson Jr., on making your vote count and fulfilling your civic duty to enhance and protect the USVI
Mar 04, 2024
Episode 27 - Guest DeJongh “Dee” Wells Virgin Islands' Sneaker Historian on youth empowerment and using STEAM skills to follow your dreams
Feb 20, 2024
Episode 26 - Errol Chichester, Plant Enthusiast let's know how to plant a successful food garden in the Virgin Islands & why it's so important
Feb 05, 2024
Episode 25 -DRCVI 2023 Highlights
Jan 22, 2024
Episode 24 - Guest Magali De Jesús Cordero of AMSI and Shammi Carr, DRCVI Advocate, Discuss SSA Ticket to Work, SSDI, ADA, OVR, Job Accommodations
Jan 08, 2024
Episode 23 - Dr. Rita Dudley-Grant and Mario Capriola of Island Therapy Solutions
Jan 04, 2024
Episode 22 - Tracy Sanders of Continuum Care Discusses End of Living Care and Hospice
Dec 12, 2023
Episode 21 - Rebecca Russell, Parent Advocate for the Down Syndrome Community
Dec 12, 2023
Episode 20 - Guest Patrick Farrell, Director of The USVI Veterans Administration
Nov 16, 2023
Episode 19 - Guest Jenny Hawkes of My Brothers Workshop and Advocate Shammi Carr
Oct 17, 2023
Episode 18 - Guest Maria Morris
Oct 04, 2023
Episode 17 - Guests Marcus Altheimer and Lester Griffin
Sep 19, 2023
Episode 16 - Guest Danita Worthy
Sep 05, 2023
Episode 15 - Guest Patricia Swan
Aug 21, 2023
Episode 14 - Guest Adeje Petersen
Aug 14, 2023
Episode 13 - Guest Edita Carty
Jul 25, 2023
Episode 12 - Guest Chari Richards-Meade
Jul 10, 2023
Episode 11 - Guest Jim Harrington
Jun 26, 2023
Episode 10 - Guest Errol Chichester
May 22, 2023
Episode 9 - Guest Dr. Dara Hamilton
May 16, 2023
Episode 8 - Guest Dr. Delma Jackson
May 12, 2023
Episode 7 - Guest Aubrey Gerard, Jr.
May 02, 2023
Episode 6 - Guest Dr. Rascheel Hastings
Apr 18, 2023
Episode 5 - Guest Ullmont ”Lenny” James
Apr 02, 2023
Episode 4 - Guest Dr. Donnalie Edwards-Cabey
Mar 22, 2023
Episode 3 - Guest Chloé Duplessis
Mar 22, 2023
Episode 2 - Guest Angus Drigo
Mar 22, 2023
Episode 1 - Guest Marlene Sallo
Mar 22, 2023