Instead of its regular monthly general meeting, HUGS-VI’s (Here to Understand and Give Support) encourages parents of children with special needs to attend “An Evening of Conversation with Laverne Terry, Ed. D., V.I. Dept. of Education commissioner, from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, at the Holiday Inn Windward Passage Hotel. This event, sponsored by the Virgin Islands Autism Awareness Network (VIAN), is an opportunity for everyone to share concerns and ideas directly with Commissioner Terry so she can improve special education for children.
To participate in this free event, contact Gerri Hanna at VIUCEDD by e-mailing ghanna@uvi.edu or calling 201-9386; or VIAN by e-mailing viautismnetwork@gmail.com or calling 626-3330. To find out about the next HUGS-VI general meeting, visit www.hugs-vi.org or call 690-2540.