Conference Archive 2013 | National Autism Conference

Conference Archive 2013

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Monday, July 29

9:00 am to 10:30 am

01. Opening Keynote: Autism Treatment: A Rich History and Promising Future Bridget A. Taylor, Jodi DiPiazza Twenty-six years ago, Ivar Lovaas published his landmark study documenting the... 1-handout.pdf, 1-presentation.pdf

10:30 am to 11:30 am

02. Autism Research Updates 2013 Alice Kau This presentation will focus on recent significant findings and National Institutes of Health activities in autism... 2-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/2012_player/59031

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

03. An Introduction to the National Autism Conference and Applied Behavior Analysis Mike Miklos Mike Miklos will present a brief overview of evidence-based interventions for students with autism. Since most of... 3-presentation.pdf	04. Selecting Function-Based Treatments for Socially Maintained Problem Behavior James E. Carr The field of applied behavior analysis has developed a number of methods for identifying the function of problem... 4-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/2012_player/59032
05. Thirty Years of Research on the Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior: What Have We Learned? Brian Iwata This presentation will summarize major themes in research on the assessment of problem behavior, the current status... 5-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/archive	06. Bringing Science to the Community: Creating a New System of Heath Care for Infants and Toddlers with Autism Ami Klin This presentation highlights the critical role of early diagnosis and intervention in attenuating the symptoms of... 6-presentation.pdf, 6. Handout 1.pdf, 6. Handout 2.pdf, 6. Handout 3.pdf, 6. Handout 4.pdf, 6. Handout 5.pdf
07. Bench-to-Bedside: How Behavioral Momentum Theory Has and Is Informing Behavioral Interventions F. Charles “Bud” Mace This workshop will present NIH's Bench-to-Bedside initiative and relate it to contemporary advances in behavior... 7-presentation.pdf	08. Context Matters: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Children with Autism in Public Schools David Mandell Many interventions for children with autism have been proven efficacious in university-based research settings, but... 8-presentation.pdf
09. The Role of Joint Control in Behavior David Palmer Joint control is a concept with both applied and theoretical implications. It offers an explanation for matching,... 9-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/2012_player/59034	10. Legal Issues for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Review and Update Perry A. Zirkel This session will focus on reviewing and updating the basic legal lessons presented at the last two conferences. The... 10-Handout 1.pdf, 10-Handout 2.pdf, 10-Handout 3.pdf, 10-Handout 4.pdf, 10-Handout 5.pdf, 10-Handout 6.pdf

4:15 pm to 5:15 pm

11. Recent Developments at the Behavior Analyst Certification Board James E. Carr The presentation will focus on recent developments at the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The most... 11-presentation.pdf, 11-handout1.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/2012_player/59039

Tuesday, July 30

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

12. Thirty Points about Motivation from Skinner's Book Verbal Behavior and Their Implications for Autism Interventions Mark L. Sundberg B.F. Skinner discussed the topic of motivation in every chapter of the book Verbal Behavior (1957), usually... 12-Handout.pdf, 12-Presentation.pdf 30 Points about Motivation	13. Adaptive Behavior and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Notes from the Forgotten Frontier Peter Gerhardt Adaptive behavior is defined as those skills or abilities that enable the individual to meet standards of personal... 13-presentation.pdf
14. Preference Assessments for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Iser DeLeon This presentation addresses preference assessments, validation of those assessments, and how to arrange effective... 14-presentation.pdf	15. Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism Kathleen Quill Autism and its treatment are controversial and complex. While some professionals suggest simple solutions, history... 15-Presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule
16. Charting a Course of Functional Skills: Essential for Living and the Essential 8 Patrick McGreevy Dr. McGreevy will describe the components of Essential for Living, a new communication, behavior, and functional... 16-presentation.pdf	18. Bureau of Autism Services Updates: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Autism through Collaboration and Appropriate Supports Lindsay Lawer, Nina Wall-Coté During this session, the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) and Pennsylvania Autism Service, Education, Resources, and... 18-handout.pdf, 18-presentation.pdf
19. The Role and Importance of Fluency for Students with Autism Donna Salkin, Tina Lawson This interactive workshop will address participation as a first step in engaging students in the stages of learning... 19-handout.pdf, 19-presentation.pdf	20. Supporting Participation: Inclusive Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism Susan Zeiders, Heidi Wettlaufer, Andrea Morris, Kimberly J. Herb Principles of inclusion will be discussed and applied, with a focus on young children with autism regardless of "... 20-handout 1.pdf, 20-handout 2.pdf, 20-handout 3.pdf, 20-handout 4.pdf, 20-presentation.pdf
21. The Role of Joint Control in Behavior (repeat) David Palmer Joint control is a concept with both applied and theoretical implications. It offers an explanation for matching,... 21-presentation.pdf	22. A Diagnosis of Autism…Now What? Roxann Barnett This session will provide information about the important first steps parents can take after receiving an autism... 22-Presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule
23. An Introduction to and Administration of the VB-MAPP Heather Thompson The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP, Sundberg, 2008), created by Dr. Mark... 23-handout1.pdf, 23-handout2.pdf, 23-handout3.pdf, 23-handout4.pdf, 23-handout5.pdf, 23-presentation.pdf

1:15 pm to 4:15 pm

24. Thirty Points about Motivation from Skinner's Book Verbal Behavior and Their Implications for Autism Interventions (repeat) Mark L. Sundberg B.F. Skinner discussed the topic of motivation in every chapter of the book Verbal Behavior (1957), usually... 24-Handout.pdf, 24-Presentation.pdf	25. Adaptive Behavior and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Notes from the Forgotten Frontier (repeat) Peter Gerhardt Adaptive behavior is defined as those skills or abilities that enable the individual to meet standards of personal... 25-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule
26. Preference Assessments for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (repeat) Iser DeLeon This presentation addresses preference assessments, validation of those assessments, and how to arrange effective... 26-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule	27. Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism (repeat) Kathleen Quill Autism and its treatment are controversial and complex. While some professionals suggest simple solutions, history... 27-Presentation.pdf
28. Charting a Course of Functional Skills: Essential for Living and the Essential 8 (repeat) Patrick McGreevy Dr. McGreevy will describe the components of Essential for Living, a new communication, behavior, and functional... 28-presentation.pdf	30. Setting the Stage for Social Success: Acting Antics Cindy Schneider This is a workshop in which participants will be very actively engaged. We will briefly review the social needs of... 30-presentation.pdf
31. An Examination of the Use of Technology in Autism Support Classrooms Liz Maher This session will examine the various ways to use technology in autism support classrooms: as a means to reinforce... 31-presentation.pdf	32. Teaching Signs and Sign Language to Hearing Students with Developmental Disabilities Including Autism Carl T. Sundberg This workshop will focus on teaching sign language to children and adults with autism (and other developmental... 32-Presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule
33. Teaching Your Child with Autism to Comply Rachel Kittenbrink This session will focus on building a repertoire of strategies that parents, caregivers, and professionals can use... 33-Presentation.pdf	34. The Basics of Mand Training Willow Hozella, Miguel Ampuero Social initiation and communication deficits are hallmarks of autism. Mand training provides a method to teach... 34-presentation.pdf
35. Programming Based on the Analysis of Verbal Behavior Amiris DiPuglia Successful programming is dependent upon accurate assessment and an analysis that leads to a selection of skill... 35-presentation.pdf, 35-handout 1.pdf, 35-handout2.pdf, 35-handout3.pdf, 35-handout4.pdf, 35-handout5.pdf, 35-handout6.pdf, 35-presentationreferences.pdf

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

36. Special Presentation: Explaining the New DSM-5 Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders Marisela Huerta Conference participants will gain an understanding of the research that informed the changes to the American... 36-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule

Wednesday, July 31

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

37. The Role of the Reflexive Conditioned Motivating Operations (CMO-R) in Teaching Children with Autism Vincent J. Carbone The principle of motivation has resurfaced as an independent variable in the field of behavior analysis over the... 37-Handout 1.pdf, 37-Handout 2.pdf, 37-Presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule	38. Mand Training for Individuals with Autism: A Review of the Literature and Some Recommendations for Practice Sarah Lechago Mands are recommended as one of the initial targets in an early and intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) program... 38-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule
39. Antecedent Interventions and Considerations to Reduce Significant Problem Behavior Timothy Vollmer This presentation will cover two general antecedent strategies: noncontingent reinforcement and prompting.... 39-Handout 1.pdf, 39-Presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule	40. Ethics and Professional Behavior Jon Bailey Deliberate and often automatic ethical conduct is required for professional behavior analysts, on a daily basis, for... 40-presentation.pdf
41. Contriving Transitive Conditioned Motivating Operations (CMO-T) to Establish Manding Skills Ruth Anne Rehfeldt This presentation will provide an overview of research conducted to date on the transitive conditioned motivating... 41-Presentation.pdf	42. Teaching Procedures to Improve Vocal Responding Barbara Esch This session will cover assessment of speech skills and target selection. Articulation improvement procedures within... 42-presentation.pdf, 42-handout.pdf
43. Teaching Social Sexual Safety Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Barbara T. Doyle Children and adults with autism spectrum disorders need knowledge and skills in order to be safe, including social,... 43-Presentation.pdf	44. Developing Programs for Young Learners Diagnosed with Autism Ivy Chong This presentation will address behavioral-based intervention procedures and programs addressing symptoms associated... 44-presentation.pdf
45. Teaching Intraverbals: The Difference Between "Rote" and "Meaningful" Anna Petursdottir This presentation will focus on the relationship between intraverbal behavior and other verbal relations. A... 45-Presentation.pdf	46. A Summary of the Effectiveness of Treatments for Pediatric Feeding Disorders Cathleen Piazza Previous research has demonstrated that escape extinction (EE) is a necessary component of treatment for pediatric... 46-presentation.pdf
47. Instruction Basics for Children with Autism Laura Yates This session will provide a review of various strategies and procedures for the delivery of high-quality instruction... 47-presentation.pdf

1:15 pm to 4:15 pm

49. The Role of the Reflexive Conditioned Motivating Operations (CMO-R) in Teaching Children with Autism (repeat) Vincent J. Carbone The principle of motivation has resurfaced as an independent variable in the field of behavior analysis over the... 49-Handout 1.pdf, 49-Handout 2.pdf, 49-Presentation.pdf	50. Mand Training for Individuals with Autism: A Review of the Literature and Some Recommendations for Practice (repeat) Sarah Lechago Mands are recommended as one of the initial targets in an early and intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) program... 50-presentation.pdf
51. Antecedent Interventions and Considerations to Reduce Significant Problem Behavior (repeat) Timothy Vollmer This presentation will cover two general antecedent strategies: noncontingent reinforcement and prompting.... 51-Handout 1.pdf, 51-Presentation.pdf	52. Ethics and Professional Behavior (repeat) Jon Bailey Deliberate and often automatic ethical conduct is required for professional behavior analysts, on a daily basis, for... 52-presentation.pdf
53. Contriving Transitive Conditioned Motivating Operations (CMO-T) to Establish Manding Skills (repeat) Ruth Anne Rehfeldt This presentation will provide an overview of research conducted to date on the transitive conditioned motivating... 53-Presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule	54. Teaching Procedures to Improve Vocal Responding (repeat) Barbara Esch This session will cover assessment of speech skills and target selection. Articulation improvement procedures within... 54-presentation.pdf, 54-handout.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule
55. Preparing for Success in the Workplace for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders Barbara T. Doyle People with autism CAN be successful in the workplace if they know and use the skills that the workplace requires.... 55-Handout 1.pdf, 55-Handout 2.pdf, 55-Handout 3.pdf, 55-Handout 4.pdf, 55-Handout 5.pdf, 55-Handout 6.pdf, 55-Handout 7.pdf, 55-Handout 8.pdf, 55-Presentation.pdf	56. Developing Programs for Young Learners Diagnosed with Autism (repeat) Ivy Chong This presentation will address behavioral-based intervention procedures and programs addressing symptoms associated... 56-presentation.pdf
57. Teaching Intraverbals: The Difference Between "Rote" and "Meaningful" (repeat) Anna Petursdottir This presentation will focus on the relationship between intraverbal behavior and other verbal relations. A... 57-Presentation.pdf	58. Understanding and Treating Sleep Problems of Children with Autism and Related Disabilities Gregory P. Hanley The goal of this seminar is to provide attendees with a sound understanding of factors that worsen and improve... 58-handout 1.pdf, 58-handout 2.pdf, 58-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule
59. Behavior Basics for Children with Autism Leigh M. O'Brien This session will cover basic information related to identifying maladaptive behaviors and how behavior analysis can... 59-presentation.pdf	60. Autism Support at the High School Level: Integrating Communication Instruction, Transition Planning, and Life Skills Linda Franchock, Jaime Baker, Travis Young This session will be led by a high school autistic support team. The team will provide participants with an overview... 60-handout.pdf, 60-presentation.pdf

Thursday, August 1

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

62. Instructional Pacing and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Matt Tincani Time is a critical yet neglected dimension of instructional effectiveness. The purpose of this presentation is to... 62-Presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule	63. Teaching Students with Autism How To Read Using Direct Instruction Faith Fisher The presentation will utilize Reading Mastery Level K, the Signature Edition as the instructional program.... 63-Handout.pdf, 63-Presentation.pdf
64. Protocols for Teaching Responding by Feature, Function, or Class (FFC) Across the Operants Kristin M. Albert This presentation will describe protocols for teaching the following language skills within the context of discrete... 64-Presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule	65. Motivating Operations and Discriminative Stimuli Have Last Names: Implications for the Assessment and Treatment of Challenging Behavior Jose Martinez-Diaz Most of us refer to motivating operations (MOs) and discriminative stimuli (SDs) by a shortened version of their... 65-Presentation.pdf
66. Social Skills for Higher Functioning Children Katrina Mellott This session will examine ways to teach social skills to higher functioning learners. Peer-to-peer manding,... 66-presentation.pdf	67. Parent Engagement in the Individualized Education Program Process Jane Brown, Diane Funsten, Kim Jenkins Parents are very important participants in the special education process. This session will provide an opportunity... 67-Presentation.pdf
69. Skill Sequences and Strategies in Training Motor Skills Amy McGinnis This workshop will present sequences for teaching a variety motor skills, based upon both developmental norms and... 69-Handout 1.pdf, 69-Handout 2.pdf, 69-Presentation.pdf	70. Assessment and Treatment of Incontinence with Emphasis on Delayed Toilet Training, Enuresis, and Encopresis Patrick C. Friman This presentation will cover incomplete toilet training, functional encopresis, and diurnal and nocturnal enuresis.... 70-presentationpart1.pdf, 70-presentationpart2.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule
71. Autism Support Classroom Setup 101 Katie Arentz Implementation of evidence-based practices, in relation to applied behavior analytic–based interventions for... 71-presentation.pdf, 71-handout1.pdf, 71-handout2.pdf, 71-handout3.pdf, 71-handout4.pdf, 71-handout5.pdf, 71-handout6.pdf, 71-handout7.pdf, 71-handout8.pdf, 71-handout9.pdf, 71-handout10.pdf, 71-handout11.pdf	72. Home Programming for Your Child Amiris DiPuglia Meaningful parent involvement is directly correlated with better student outcomes. This session will provide parents... 72-presentation.pdf

1:15 pm to 2:15 pm

73. Toilet Training in School Jen Shade Successful techniques for toilet training students with autism and other disabilities in a public school setting... 73-handout1.pdf, 73-handout2.pdf, 73-handout3.pdf, 73-handout4.pdf, 73-presentation.pdf	75. The Progression of Instruction for Natural Environment Teaching Lisa McDonnell, Leigh M. O'Brien Natural Environment Teaching (NET) involves systematic instruction of skills in situations that are representative... 75-Presentation.pdf
76. Teaching Social Skills Using Peer-to-Peer Manding Maureen Archer, Tom Miller, Rachel Kittenbrink This session will include a description of peer-to-peer manding as well as the goals of this procedure. Classroom... 76-presentation.pdf	78. We're All in This Together: Effective Student-Centered Teaming Lauren Knudson, Stacey Johnson, Kim Kupfer Presenters for this session will focus on elements of effective teamwork necessary for consistency throughout... 78-presentation.pdf
79. Puberty, Sexuality, Relationships, and Autism Nancy Nowell Adolescents and adults who have autism spectrum disorders want love and intimacy in their life just like anyone else... 79-presentationpart1.pdf, 79-presentationpart2.pdf	80. Meaningful Inclusion Keeli Dickmyer, Heather Stokes Meaningful inclusion supports the premise that all children should be educated in the least restrictive environment... 80-presentation.pdf

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

85. Toilet Training in School Jen Shade Successful techniques for toilet training students with autism and other disabilities in a public school setting... 85-handout1.pdf, 85-handout2.pdf, 85-handout3.pdf, 85-handout4.pdf, 85-presentation.pdf	87. The Progression of Instruction for Natural Environment Teaching Lisa McDonnell, Leigh M. O'Brien Natural Environment Teaching (NET) involves systematic instruction of skills in situations that are representative... 87-Presentation.pdf
88. Teaching Social Skills Using Peer-to-Peer Manding Maureen Archer, Tom Miller, Rachel Kittenbrink This session will include a description of peer-to-peer manding as well as the goals of this procedure. Classroom... 88-presentation.pdf	90. We're All in This Together: Effective Student-Centered Teaming Lauren Knudson, Stacey Johnson, Kim Kupfer Presenters for this session will focus on elements of effective teamwork necessary for consistency throughout... 90-presentation.pdf
91. Puberty, Sexuality, Relationships, and Autism Nancy Nowell Adolescents and adults who have autism spectrum disorders want love and intimacy in their life just like anyone else... 91-presentationpart1.pdf, 91-presentationpart2.pdf	92. Meaningful Inclusion Keeli Dickmyer, Heather Stokes Meaningful inclusion supports the premise that all children should be educated in the least restrictive environment... 92-presentation.pdf

3:45 pm to 5:00 pm

96. Closing Keynote: Through a Lion's Eye: Our Family's Journey with Autism Ana Warner, Curt Warner This closing keynote will feature a past Nittany Lion's personal story of a life touched by autism. 96-presentation.pdf http://wpsu.org/live/schedule

Conference Archive 2013 | National Autism Conference

Intern Abroad, Volunteer Abroad: free accommodations, programs, jobs – travel, learn and experience the World for Interns, Students, Volunteers and youth at IVA –International Volunteer Academy www.ivacademy.ru

Intern Abroad, Volunteer Abroad: free accommodations, programs, jobs – travel, learn and experience the World for Interns, Students, Volunteers and youth at IVA –International Volunteer Academy www.ivacademy.ru
We work in a wide range of projects located all around the world.  When you go abroad with IVA, you specify when you want to go, where and what project you want to do.  Some IVA programs are:

I.            Global-Virtual Internship and Volunteer program:

Do you internship or volunteer program from any part of the world , 인턴쉽! ivacademy.ru
International Volunteer Academy – IVA are inviting students, young people or any volunteers who would like the opportunity for exposure to a wide range of work and experiences for Internship or Voluntary positions within our rapidly growing, fast-paced organization (available for all students and youth also for those who need to intern or volunteer for their studies, make researches etc.). Groups of any size are also welcomed.

IVA virtual internship is the unique opportunity for an intern to gain real world experience by integrating the knowledge learned in the classroom with on the job training and experience, while working in a remote professional setting and is not physically present at the job location.

IVA provide all sorts of virtual internship placements:

- Sales, Marketing, Product Sourcing and Business: Advertising, Branding, Classifieds Posting, Internet Marketing, Market Research, Business Plans, Recruitment;

- Websites, IT and Software: Blogging, Programming, eCommerce, eLearning, Facebook, Game Design, Google, HTML, Java, Joomla, Linux, PHP, SEO, Web, Software development;  Search Engine Optimization;

-Media, Writing and Content: Articles, copywriter,  Blog, Editing, Financial Research, Forum Posting, Poetry; also Video creation and Journalism;
-Bloggers - promote our social campaigns throw internet;
-Image maker - making booklets, creating video spots, creating thematic photos, creating promotional materials;
-Fundraising - Writing and proof reading grant proposals, researching and contacting sponsors; 
- Project research and creation – researching grant opportunities and creating projects to fulfill requirements. Justifying proposals with statistical evidence as well as forging domestic and cross-border partnerships;

-International communication -researching and contacting potential International partners;        -Design, Graphic Design, Media and Architecture: 3D Animation, 3D Modelling, Animation, Banner Design, Blog Design, Brochure Design, Commercials, Concept Design, Corporate Identity, Flash, Logo Design, Motion Graphics, Music, Photo Editing, Photoshop, Video Broadcasting, Website Design.

Virtual interns liaise with IVA online through all high tech means including email, Skype, instant messaging, phone conversations, webinars.

II.                Volunteer in Europe and Intern in Eastern Europe
Learn about the fascinating history and cultures of Eastern Europe. Participate on archaeological digs, work for a local newspaper, volunteer in Georgia, Russia – Saint Petersburg, Estonia or Take care of orphaned children In Moldova; coach sport or undertake care work, learn Russian or teach English.

III.     Volunteer in Africa or Intern in Africa

Volunteer on one of the most vibrant continents in the world. Teach English to school children, work on a human rights project, do construction work in Ivory Coast or Ghana
IV.             Volunteer in Asia and Intern in Asia

 With the religions and cultures as diverse as the landscapes, Asia is the perfect place to volunteer. Work in a hospital in Nepal, teach English in India or IT in Sri Lanka or work in an orphanage or teach in a school in Indonesia, Thailand or Malaysia

V. Volunteer in Latin America and the Caribbean and Intern in Latin America and the Caribbean

From the island paradises to the Andes Mountains, Latin America offers something for  everyone. We have a wide variety of volunteer projects and internships on offer including: teaching English at School in Guatemala, working at a health Centre in Honduras, conserving the forests of Costa Rica, and doing care work, landscaping, painting or building a school or health centers in Jamaica, Barabados, St Lucia, Trinidad, Grenada, St Vincent.  If you are interested in South American volunteer projects and internships, IVA has many opportunities in Guyana and Suriname, Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil as well.

We just ask for a one time donation of 100 US to cover the administration costs for a placement.

Application instructions:  In order to apply send your telephone number, resume and position request to ivolunteeracademy@gmail.com  and irff@pisem.net and donate 100$ with www.ivacademy.ru PayPal service.

International Volunteer Academy- www.ivacademy.ru

Type: Internships, Volunteering, Youth- travel, education and innovation

 
What is IVA? IVA stands for International Volunteer Academy. We’re  a group of young and young at heart people from across the world  who want to make a difference.   Our Motto “Creating a Youth Culture of Peace through Service.” Through our own efforts as well as through working with other young people, we serve global community.
 
The more practical and external definition of IVA is it is a training program for young people to become skilled in the field of Social and IT Work. These skills can be acquired through working within a local community, experiencing international service work, and creating personal projects.

Mission and Objectives:

1. To promote a youth culture of service. Help young people to take initiative and contribute to society;
2. To organize activities for youth transcending race, religion and culture

3. Character-building activities through:
  1.    Character Education
  2.    Cultural exchange
  3.    Interreligious cooperation
  4.    Studying universal values
  5.    Living for the sake of others
4. To assist students in organizing personal projects
5. Provide Interns, Students, Volunteers and youth with experience in the cutting edge IT sector
6. Provide Marketing experience to Interns, Students, Volunteers and youth
7. Advice youth in the first steps for the family and business life

             Why Choose International Volunteer Academy?

At IVA, we are proud to offer volunteer opportunities, internships, and language courses of the highest quality. In each community we have local staff to ensure that our volunteers work on worthwhile local programs, receive ample support, and stay safe.
If you wondering what differentiates us from other similar providers. There really are a lot of programs out there, which is great!
The following facts set us apart from other volunteer organizations and that we feel are important to consider when contemplating such a significant endeavor.
                           Flexibility and Variety
Your options with International Volunteer Academy are limitless. Through our local staff and our long association in each country, we work with different settings, covering teaching, childcare, healthcare, light construction, landscaping, human rights, IT and conservation. If these projects are not in alignment with your needs and skills a project can be tailored just for you. No other organization gives you a custom made service project.
You can also just apply for what you want.  This enables us to match intern and volunteer skills and aspirations to a suitable placement and allow volunteers to join us when it is best for them. Also with some projects are no set start dates and programs run continuously throughout the year, so we can easily fit your schedule. Whenever volunteers arrive and at whatever time, our staff are waiting at the airport for them with all the details for their project fully prepared.
This flexibility also allows people to combine programs, to live and work with friends, and to work at the placement which inspires them most.

Quality Accommodation

A big motivation for going abroad is to immerse yourself in the culture where you will be working. International Volunteer Academy knows that living with a local host family is the best way to do that. We want you to feel at home while being away from home.

Our families are carefully chosen for security, comfort, and friendliness. Many hosts are associated with our programs - for example, a teacher or principal at one of our partner schools or a doctor at one of our medical placements.
Your room will be very modest but comfortable. Host families live in secure houses and neighborhoods and are closely screened and monitored, with regular checkups, before every new volunteer moves in.
We also ensure they can provide you with quality home-cooked meals. Food is at the heart of a society so be ready to eat of the local cuisine!
In line with our commitment to being a positive influence in the communities we work, host families are decently compensated, but are also interviewed for friendliness and to make sure they are motivated by the right reasons. They will welcome you into their family and home and be eager to share their customs with you and have you teach them about your own culture.
There are some locations where host families are not possible, mainly on groups or set dates, and conservation projects.  This does not mean we will not have evaluated your accommodation for quality and comfort.
In addition, participants could find FREE accommodations and book them before they join local project in any country with by www.stay4free.com, www.hospitalityclub.org etc. free accommodation exchange services.

Safety

This is an important part of the service International Volunteer Academy offers you. Your safety and security is our prime concern - we have many procedures and systems to ensure you have the support you need to enjoy your placement with peace of mind.

Our Assurances to you:

Security: We take your security very seriously. Before we go anywhere, the countries must be politically stable and safe. If they are not, we don't go. We also have the added security of our own who know the local area in detail.
Pre-Departure Advice: Once you've been accepted on to our projects you will receive a package which includes applying for a visa, packing lists, and cultural advice about the country you are visiting, and participant handbook. Our Project Developer will contact you once you have applied and is always available to give advice and answer any questions you may have - both before you go and while you are away.
Placement Details: Before you go, you will be allocated your placement details. These include addresses and numbers for your host family, and details regarding your placement and supervisor.
Overseas Staff and Offices: We have offices in the countries we volunteer so there will always be a support staff for you.
Contact Between Staff and Volunteers: Our staff regularly visit host-families, volunteers, and placements to ensure everything is running smoothly. We maintain a cycle of monitoring all volunteer accommodation and placements.
Accommodation: our overseas staff check all accommodation regularly. Accommodation is only accepted if it is clean, hygienic, and comfortable. We strive to have at least one member of the family be able to speak basic English, and the family will understand International Volunteer Academy’s aims. They must also be interested in having an English speaker to stay. Detailed records are kept of every host family, and these are updated after inspection visits. Checks are made before and during volunteers' stays.
Supervisors: Each volunteer, regardless of whether on a teaching, medical, conservation, or other placement is allocated a supervisor. The supervisor is not only responsible for enabling volunteers to carry out their work, but also for ensuring that they are happy and assisting them at their placement with any problems or concerns.
Meeting on arrival: Upon arrival you will go through an immigration station to determine whether your visa and/or other papers are in order. It is common for individuals to be asked about the purpose of their visit, the length of their stay, their accommodations, and finances. For "purpose of entry" put "tourist." As you come out of customs, our staff will be awaiting you and they will display IVA signs. If you do not see a person holding an IVA sign, please call the phone number you were given. Introduce yourself and explain that you are waiting for pickup at the airport. Local representatives will give you directions on how to proceed.

(Do not leave the airport without contacting your local representative. Unless directed otherwise )

Orientation: All volunteers have an induction to the country and area where they'll be living. This varies from country to country but generally includes:

• A Welcome Pack with details of the local office and other volunteers, maps, and other useful information (such as banks, doctors, and public transport);
• A tour of the area on local transport that you'll need to use regularly
• We'll advise you on local customs and what to expect while you are away and help you feel confident in your new environment.
• We have special educational programs to integrate you in the society and work service

Health and Insurance: IVA will do everything possible to ensure that you are healthy and comfort throughout the project. However, you should be aware that the standard of care in each nation differs. Food and water quality as well as sanitary conditions may not be what you are accustomed to. Every effort has been made to ensure the highest health standards. However, part of the responsibility for health maintenance is yours. Be sure to eat wisely and to get enough rest.

Meaningful Projects

The idea of “meaningful” is what drives every program. By this we mean that every project we offer has been arranged by us to be meaningful to you and the organization you’re volunteering for. Put simply: busy, constructive volunteers are happy volunteers and in turn, their host organizations are happy too.
To make this happen, we are constantly challenging our local staff to improve the support we offer the projects and to improve the volunteer experience through enhanced support and backup, before and after their project. Continuous improvement is key.
Our local staff are people. Some are social workers, some conservationists, other are teachers, lawyers, physical therapists, or experienced NGO employees. They understand what placements are needed in relation to development and maximum benefit to the local community and economy.
They are a part of the community: committed to it and, like IVA as a whole, committed to long-term sustainable positive impact through the combined efforts of our volunteers.
We pride ourselves on the support we give an enormous breadth of existing placements across the Caribbean and the fact that, through our local staff, we are able to establish new programs and initiatives where they are needed, such as shelters for street children in, human rights research and advocacy, or conservation work.

Becoming a part of a Vibrant Volunteer Community

By going on an IVA program, you are joining a community of fellow volunteers and local people in developing countries - working hard, traveling, and having a good time while achieving meaningful goals. You will make great friends with your host family, colleagues, and the people living in your host community. You will also make great friends of the other IVA volunteers we send out.
You will not only learn the traditions and customs of the country you are volunteering in, but also those of your fellow volunteers. You can also take part in the exchange by teaching your colleagues about the favorite parts of your culture.
Most do not realize this multicultural aspect of International Volunteer Academy until they arrive, but it is a distinctive part of our unique appeal. You will return with friends from across the globe and plans to visit them someday, or host them back home yourself.
It is also possible to volunteer with your friends from home and we can place and accommodate you together if you would like. Just request this where we ask on the application.

Going the Extra Mile

In addition to the standard safety and backup IVA assures every volunteer, our staff will really go the extra mile for you if you need it. If you are uncomfortable with commuting to your volunteer placement after we show you during your orientation, we will ride on the commute with you again. If you are feeling homesick or having trouble coping with culture shock, we will sit down with you to lend an understanding ear and share our expertise with you. If you get sick or injured while abroad, we will take you to the hospital and be there for you until you are better.

This begins before you even arrive abroad. If you are applying for credit or a grant, we will help you by writing a verification letter, filling out paperwork, or speaking with your school administrators. If you are using your time abroad for research or a dissertation, we can help you design your plan of study; many of us have academic backgrounds ourselves. If you had plans to go abroad by other means that fell through at the last minute, we will pull some strings to get you abroad on one of our programs as soon as possible. If your visa gets denied, we will call the embassy to lobby on your behalf.

The fact is, we care. It is important to us that you are a happy volunteer, because happy volunteers are productive volunteers and make the greatest impact.

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