VI ADA Office

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UPCOMING EVENT:

The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 36!

Everyone is invited to join us for our virtual celebration on July 27th! Register below to get the Zoom link. See below for more information for in-person screening locations and how to share your #ADA36 appreciation mini-video!

Register here
Alternative Text Flyer promoting the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Virtual Ceremony in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The flyer features a diverse group of Virgin Islanders against a scenic U.S. Virgin Islands waterfront backdrop. The image includes an older adult standing beside a young wheelchair user, a man using a white cane to represent blindness, a young woman seated in a wheelchair, a woman signing in American Sign Language (ASL), and a man using a powered wheelchair. The 2026 theme is "The World Works Better With Us." The public is invited to join the virtual ceremony via Zoom as the Virgin Islands celebrates 36 years of advancing accessibility, opportunity, and inclusion. The program will recognize accomplishments in the disability community, feature a special presentation on disaster preparedness for vulnerable populations, and reaffirm the Territory's commitment to building A Barrier-Free Territory. Event Details: Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time Accessibility: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided. Registration: Register online at vi.gov/ADA or call (340) 778-7992 or (340) 473-1848. Community Screening Locations: St. Thomas: UVI Innovation Center, located next to the West Police Precinct. St. Croix: Virgin Islands Association for Independent Living (V I A I L). Complimentary transportation is available based on need. The event is presented by the Governor's ADA Office in partnership with the VI Disability Network Partners, including the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands (DRCVI), Virgin Islands Association for Independent Living (V I A I L), Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (V I U Said), Virgin Islands Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocates (V I D H H A), and the Department of Human Services Division of Disabilities and Rehabilitation Services, with sponsorship support from the Virgin Islands State Rehabilitation Council (VI SRC Board) and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA).


Share Your ADA Story! #ADA36

As part of our 36th Anniversary ADA Virtual Ceremony, we're inviting members of our community to help tell the story of accessibility, inclusion, and opportunity in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Help Us Celebrate 36 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act!

Share a message of encouragement or appreciation for the disability community.
There are no right or wrong answers—we simply want to hear your voice and celebrate our community together.

Submit a 30-60 second ADA Appreciation Video and your message may be featured during our live celebration on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Submission Deadline

Friday, July 17, 2026

Extended Deadline: Monday, July 20th Thank you for helping us celebrate 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and sharing your story!

SUBMIT VIDEO HERE
Tell us:
  • What has the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) meant to you or your family?
  • How has accessibility made a difference in your life?
  • Why is inclusion important?
  • What does this year's theme, "The World Works Better With Us," mean to you?

    Video Guidelines
    - 30–60 seconds in length
    - Record in landscape (horizontal) orientation if possible
    - Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard
    - Introduce yourself with your first name and island (optional)

You may also submit to edidiong.utibe@go.vi.gov or text/WhatsApp (340) 473-1848.

By submitting your video, you grant the Governor's ADA Office permission to use it during the ADA Anniversary Virtual Ceremony and in future ADA Month promotional materials.

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