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Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD)

The Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD) was established in 1994 under the leadership and vision of Dr. Yegin Habtes, a Professor of Education. The Center is located at the University of the Virgin Islands, with offices on both the St. Thomas and the St. Croix campus.

The centers are operated Monday through Friday and are headed by an Executive Director who is stationed on the St. Thomas campus, and two Assistant Directors one on each island. All staff are full-time employees of the University of the Virgin Islands.

VIUCEDD also houses the territory-wide Virgin Islands Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (VITRAID). This was established in 1995 under the TRAID Act of 1988 and is funded by the US Department of Education, Rehabilitation Service Administration. VITRAID core mission is to promote inclusion via the use of assistive technologies (AT). The program serves people with disabilities of all ages to have access and acquisition of AT that will increase their independence whether it be at home, work, the community or for leisure.

The community also can access the TRAID project for a variety of services such as technical assistance, training, and on-site demonstrations. VITRAID also administers the Virgin Islands Assistive Technology Loan , Inc program (VIATF). This program gives people with disabilities, their caretaker or family members to purchase AT through a low-interest loan.

Equipment Inventory
EquipmentLoan TypeCostDetails Photo
Adjustable Stool with Back and ArmsShort Term Loan$131.99Comfortable padded seat with slightly higher back than front to allow restful perching, or for ease in rising to stand from a fuller seat.  Seat tilt also encourages optimal pelvic positioning to maintain lumbar curve.  Weight capacity of 200 lbs.  Weighs 10 lbs and is latex free.
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Card Player Card HolderPurchase$7.95
Attractive, fan shaped playing card holder helps keep your cards in place. Cards won't fall out even if tilted. Holder can also stand by itself on two non-skid legs.
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Casual Pendant MagnifierPurchase$10.00A simple design, in silver-tone metal with turquoise stone, caps this useful and attractive 4X pendant magnifier. Great with slacks or casual outfits. 2 inches in diameter. Comes with a 35 inch black silk neck cord.View
Convaid Convertible Basic StrollerShort Term Loan$1,970.00The Convaid EZ Rider Convertible Positioning Wheelchair is lightweight, compact and strong. The Convertible comes with 8” rear wheels plus removable larger rear wheels – it is like getting two wheelchairs in one. The larger rear wheels have 5 degrees of camber, which will provide more stability, easier propulsion and better maneuverability. The flexible folding frame combines comfort with durability to give you a high performance ride. Standard features include flip-up armrests, height adjustable footplates, adjustable seat depth and seat belt.View
Deluxe Cook Magic Talking MicrowaveShort Term Loan$149.95Finally a factory manufactured talking microwave that a blind user has declared, "It is really easy to use." A notched knob guides the user to setting the cook time and when you push a button on it, asks you to set the minutes and then the seconds.  Features include:  .9 cubic feet, easy-to-use talking programmable feature, Spanish or English language, 10 power levels, 5 express one touch settings, 5 memory setting buttons and much more.
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Hip/Knee Equipment KitPurchase$26.99Includes four household, dressing and bathing items for helpful while recovering from hip and knee surgery .  Kit comes in plastic bag and includes: Sammons Preston Rolyan 26" Reacher, Sock Aid with Foam Handle, Plastic 16¼" Shoehorn, Bendable Contoured 18" Long-handled SpongeView
Lady's Silve Tone & Beaded Talking WatchShort Term Loan$49.95Its clear female voice is easy to hear, and voice feedback makes setting this watch a cinch. Select the optional hourly announcement, and choose from three different alarm sounds: cuckoo, beeps or a rooster crow. The face measures .88 of an inch and has bold hands for easy viewing. Wear this talking watch in a classic style by pairing its silver face and casing with a classy matching expansion band, or select a beautiful black leather band.View
NoteTeller Money IdentifierShort Term Loan$295.00The Note Teller 2 is designed to recognize all U.S. bills, from $1 to $100, and can be upgraded by the manufacturer to identify new bill designs that may enter circulation. Sliding the end of a bill into the slot activates the Note Teller. It does not matter which end of the bill you slide in or which face is up, but the instructions advise you to insert a bill "swiftly" for the best results. Within two to four seconds, a male voice clearly announces the bill's denomination.
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Shower Commode Chair/PailPurchase$309.00A deluxe, elongated open front commode seat, excellent for both males and females. Features anti-slip safety hand grippers, a fast-drying removable mesh back with a pocket pouch. The frame is double-wall reinforced at all stress areas. 5573-81 has 3" casters. 5573-80 has 5" casters, two locking, two non locking.View
Writing Guide KitPurchase$8.00Complete set of formatted writing guides meets the needs of low-vision users for very practical purposes. Durable stencil-like guides aid the low-vision user in five practical writing formats: letters; personal checks; envelopes; business envelopes; signatures. Comes with a 20/20 pen and 20 sheets of bold-lined writing paper. Superior templates are made of extra-durable, extra-sturdy black plasticView




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