Humanitarian Work in

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Humanitarian Work in SLP/Audiology Changing
Lives Building the Future
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Presenters

• Sumalai Maroonroge Ph.D, Yi-chi Lo, Lamar U,
  Beaumont, TX
• Charlotte Ducote Ph.D., Ochsner Clinic, New
  Orleans, LA
• Hsiao-Chuan Chen, PhD, Kaohsiung Normal
  University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
• Richard Logan, Ph.D., Malaysia

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Abstract

• Participating in humanitarian work is
  stimulating and richly rewarding, both personally
  and professionally. For over 15 years, members
  from the International Affair Association (IAA)
  have provided education, clinical and research
  services worldwide. It is estimated that at least
  5-7 of people suffer from communicative
  disorders, yet there are very limited services
  available. There are urgent needs for the
  development of SLP and audiology professionals
  outside the United States.

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• The presentation provides information on how to
  get involved with various projects as clinicians,
  educators, or students. Your expert knowledge and
  eagerness can impact the live of others on a
  global level.

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Purpose of this presentation

• The How and Where
• You can contribute to the Humanitarian missions
  around the world
• Data from 2006 ASHA convention survey on
  humanitarian work
• Study Abroad at Lamar University students and
  faculty members
• Faculty exchange program

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American Way of Helping People

• Searched for humanitarian missionFound
  88,488 web results.

Celebrate Volunteers - The Spirit of America!
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ASHA

• 70 of SLP and audiologistsneed skills to work
  with people from other cultures
• To meet the needs of our patients, we need to
  globalize ourselves

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International Affairs Association (IAA)

• Encourage international activity in SLP and
  Audiology
• provide information on
• consultation
• study
• travel
• teaching, and exchange of ideas

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World of opportunity Once in the life
time! Doing What you like But also changing
lives and building the future for others on a
global level
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The How and Where

• Search for people you know/interact with them
• Acquaintance with SLP/Audiology organizations
  around the world
• Contact international training programs via
  websites

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Opportunity to travel around the world
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Research
Meeting people
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Funding for the International Humanitarian Work

• Combine Humanitarian Work With Personal Travel
• Volunteer With A Charitable Association
• Grants from US government

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Organizations

• Institute of International Education
• Website www.iie.org
• Council for International Exchange of
  ScholarsWebsite www.cies.org
• US Thematic Program
• Website www.exchange.state.gov

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Study Abroad Lamar University

• How?
• Lamar University will have a summer program for
  study abroad
• Obtain independent study university credit
  toward the degree
• Or get practicum credits hours

• Where?
• Thailand, Malaysia, China and Taiwan
• When?
• Mid July and early August for 3 weeks

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Independent Study

• Broaden students understanding of different
  cultures
• Develop knowledge/skills in working with people
  outside the United States

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Faculty exchange program

• Participate in the academic preparation for
  training of SLP/audiologists
• Exchange culture and be multilingual
• Travel with a purpose
• Enhance opportunities for academic network and
  research collaboration

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ASHA 2007 Convention Survey

• Survey related to international experience and
  countries of interest were conducted in 82 people
• The general information is provided below

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Foreign Language Skills
Experience working abroad
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Continent of interest
Contribution teach, clinic or both