International Association of Special Education
Fostering a Global Exchange of Ideas and Information
Lebenshilfe, India
Volunteer Service Projects
The International Association of Special Education (IASE) Volunteer Service Project (VSP) has been created and organized by volunteers. In 2005 the IASE Board approved a proposal to establish a Volunteer Service Project Committee. In August of 2006 the IASE Board approved the Vision and Mission statements prepared by the committee. No one was salaried or paid for any expenses involved to develop the volunteer sites for our IASE members. The expenses to conduct this project all come from the pockets of our volunteers.
Vision
Because there is a shortage of expertise in special education in many developing countries, and the International Association of Special Education with vast special educational experience, our vision is to facilitate the identification of special educational needs in developing countries and connect a volunteer resource person with a site. Our goal is to improve the lives of children with special needs by sharing professional expertise and experience plus promoting goodwill between all cultures.
Mission
The Volunteer Service Project of the International Association of Special Education will provide assistance in the area of special education to agencies, schools and organizations by sharing professional expertise with teachers in developing countries. The volunteers who provide this nondenominational altruistic service are IASE members.
Sites
These sites are constantly updated with new information, articles, and photos. Please click here to visit our Volunteer Service Sites.
Testimonials……
The people of Chileka give their sincere thanks to IASE as they understand the opportunities and impact this Vocational Training Centre will have for their youth.
Sandra. Malawi
THANKS to all of you at IASE…we appreciate your kindness and caring…you have truly made a difference….
Sarah, Tanzania
IASE has been instrumental in many interventions being undertaken by Sankalp in India. Anu, New Delhi, India
With the support of IASE (USA) during the past years, the school has supplied outdoor toys and a resources room with teaching materials for teachers in different developmental areas, such as: communication, self help, cognition, motor, sensory and social skills. The school is also equipped an individual room with sensory corner will be a helpful place for sensory seeking children. Moreover, the IASE also support the cupboards for storing the teaching materials and indivisduals for students; to install the sun protection roof under the terrible condition of a central cities of Vietnam. With these precious supports, the Future school can create a good education environment in which children with intellectual disabilities can study skills to apply it in their daily life as well as successfully integrate into their community.
Phuong Anh, Hue, Vietnam
On behalf of the PROSEFAM Foundation and all the beneficiaries, we want to express our most sincere gratitude for your contribution, since thanks to your support, we have been able to acquire computer equipment, school furniture, teaching materials, and improvements to the classrooms, and essential elements to improve the study conditions of our students; Their contribution has had a direct and positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children and young
people, providing them with the necessary tools to achieve their academic goals. We reiterate our deep gratitude for your invaluable support and we hope to continue counting on your collaboration in the future to continue transforming lives. Luz Narvaez Presidente , Colombia.
New Delhi, India
Hue, Vietnam
Barranquilla, Colombia
