Therapists for Armenia
We are a group of multidisciplinary volunteers across North and South America who partner with rehabilitation and disability service providers in Armenia to improve quality and access to care.
We do this through co-development, knowledge exchange, and innovation with local partners. We prioritize contextual, responsive, and sustainable approaches.
Our goals are making international connections, strengthening service delivery, fighting disability stigma, and helping Armenian communities thrive. Join us or donate to support our efforts!
We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
Our Mission and Vision
The mission for Therapists for Armenia (TFA) is to 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.
Volunteer Registration Form
If you are an allied health clinician, educator, or student interested in helping improve rehabilitation and disability services in Armenia, please complete our registration form below!
Community Initiatives
Capstone Results Evaluating TFA Resource Library
December 9, 2025Marine Nipiosyan, a second-year Occupational Therapy Doctorate student at Hanover College, recently completed her internship with TFA and an impactful capstone project evaluating TFA’s Clinical Resource Library. Clinicians from Yerevan and Armavir identified autism, emotional support, functional movement disorder (FMD) assessment, and stroke rehabilitation as the most valuable content areas, with assessment and educational resources standing out. The Library is being used regularly – from monthly to weekly – to support clinical practice.
Notably, 75% of respondents use the Library to guide evidence-based interventions, and all reported the resources are relevant, easy to navigate, and clinically useful. Recommendations include expanding Armenian-language materials, adding motivation and inclusion-focused seminars, and developing ICU-specific resources. We’re proud to celebrate Marine’s capstone work and grateful for her contributions to Therapists for Armenia.
Azad 3D: Product Testing and Focus Group Analysis
December 2, 2025We’re proud to share the successful completion of the Azad 3D Birthright Armenia Alumni Microgrant, submitted by TFA members Armineh Babikian and Kelsey Adrian. The $2,000 grant was awarded to the Lousé Rehabilitation Center Foundation to support research and development of Azad 3D and to launch a mentorship program with Lousé’s robotics students.
As part of this initiative, ArmBionics, an Azad 3D partner specializing in 3D-printed prosthetics, hosted an educational workshop in Engineer City for the students. Students learned how 3D printing is used to design and refine assistive products for people with disabilities and toured the Museum of Science and Technology- an experience that inspired many to consider future paths in STEM.
Additionally, the team completed a needs assessment across Armenia with 6 individuals to better understand gaps and obstacles of obtaining assistive devices in Armenia as well as their interest in 3D-printed devices. We then held focus groups at Lousé Foundation in Yerevan with 8 participants to gather feedback and test initial prototypes. Insights from participants are guiding refinements for a second round of product testing.
Check out a video about the grant implementation here.
6th Anniversary of Therapists for Armenia
November 26, 2025As Therapist for Armenia (TFA) celebrates its 6th anniversary, we proudly reflect on a mission that remains at the heart of our work: advancing occupational, physical, and speech therapy, promoting inclusion, and supporting the well-being of Armenian communities. What began as a small group of dedicated volunteers has grown into a collaborative effort to strengthen rehabilitation services, challenge stigma, and build sustainable, evidence-based practices. Six years later, our commitment to accessibility, equity, and community empowerment continues to guide every step forward. Over the past few years, TFA has created a resource-sharing library, hosted Project ECHO events, presented groundbreaking research at conferences around the world, launched Azad 3D— 3D-printed assistive technology for people with disabilities in Armenia, and so much more!