Therapy Volunteers has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to make autism screenings more accessible to children in Belize. The project, led by Grace Sporer, Lead BCBA at Therapy Volunteers’ Belize clinic, aims to offer free screenings across the country, ensuring that families have the opportunity to identify potential risks and indications of autism in their children. Recognizing the significance of …
Therapy Volunteers, a Chicago-based non-profit organization delivering pediatric therapy to underserved communities worldwide, has been recognized by GoOverseas.com as one of the top volunteer abroad providers, earning especially high marks in the “Value” and “Fun” categories. Idar Lamo, Director of International Partnerships at Therapy Volunteers, expressed his gratitude for the recognition. “We are honored to be named one of the …
Therapy Volunteers, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, is expanding its mission to deliver pediatric therapies to underserved communities by launching two new locations this summer. The new programs will be located in Honduras and Ecuador, two countries where access to essential pediatric therapy services remains limited. Idar Lamo, Director of International Partnerships at Therapy Volunteers, is excited about the …
When Therapy Volunteers began its mission of delivering life-changing pediatric therapies to underserved communities worldwide, its initial focus was on placing long-term volunteers and organizing one-week trips for undergraduate students. “However, based on overwhelming demand, we quickly added clinical education opportunities for graduate students in speech pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy,” says Quinn, one of the directors at Therapy …
On a blustery cold day in Chicago, the leadership teams of Therapy Volunteers and Hillside Health Care International met to discuss an exciting new opportunity for collaboration between the two nonprofit organizations. “This is a unique opportunity for our organizations to collaborate. Our missions are closely aligned, and if we work together, we know we can make an even bigger …
When Raj Sharma founded Measure Practice Management (MPM) in 2020, he envisioned the software as a powerful tool to support ABA therapy providers in the U.S. However, he never imagined it could also help transform access to therapy for children with autism in under-resourced communities around the world. In late July of 2022, Marco Esposito, MPM’s Director of Marketing, received …
In early July, Maura Moyle received an unexpected call from her friend and colleague, Jayne Jaskolski. “You’re inviting me to do what?!” Maura asked, surprised. Jayne was calling to invite Maura to join her on a trip to Belize in just a few short weeks to volunteer with Therapy Volunteers, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free pediatric therapy …
It all began through a series of fortuitous events. In 2020, the year before DePaul University welcomed its inaugural cohort of speech-language pathology students, Dr. Jayne Jaskolski was deeply involved in the Chicago community, building meaningful partnerships. One meeting brought her to Chicago Speech Therapy, a pediatric therapy practice founded by Karen George. Jayne had heard of Karen and her …
As a therapist in training or someone who is already a licensed professional, you may not be scouring the internet for opportunities to do therapy abroad. After all, you’re planning on treating clients in the United States, so you want to focus your training there. However, even if you never plan on moving to another country, there are still significant …
You’ve booked your trip with Therapy Volunteers, and everything is set: your flights are booked, your itinerary is ready, but there’s one question left… what do you pack? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Below is the ultimate list of must-have items to help you make the most of your therapy trip abroad. What to Bring: 1. International Power Adapter …