We are a group of volunteers from occupational, physical, and speech therapy backgrounds who strengthen rehabilitation and disability services in Armenia through inclusive, sustainable approaches. Our goals are to make international connections, strengthen service delivery, fight disability stigma, and help our Armenian communities thrive. Join us or donate to support our efforts!
*We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
The mission for Therapists for Armenia (TFA) is t o advance the fields of occupational, physical, and speech therapy, to promote inclusion of people with disabilities, and to foster well being within Armenian communities through education, collaboration, support, and advocacy.
We aim to shift societal perceptions and attitudes towards disability and rehabilitation within Armenian communities through sustainable, equitable, accessible, and evidence-based approaches.
If you are an occupational, physical, or speech therapist/assistant/student and are interested in helping Armenian communities, please complete our membership form below!
Our talented TFA member, Nathalie Halajian led a demonstration about cognitive evaluations and hospital bedside manners at the first ever Dysphagia Conference in Armenia organized by the Armenian Speech Therapy Association. Our IRF (Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Fellowship) Medical Director, Dr Laura Movisyan, and IRF graduates Tatev Sargsyan, Anahit Mayiliyan, and Anush Babayan presented as well. Anush Babayan, Chairwoman of Armenian Speech Therapists’ Association, stated, “Thanks to IRF, I have a fantastic team. Tatev, Anahit, and Nathalie have become invaluable assets.”
We are so proud of our colleagues at the Armenian Speech Therapy Association and our member Nathalie Halajian for organizing Armenia’s first ever Dysphagia conference!