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At Heartspring we are finding new ways to share our knowledge in developing countries learning about autism. During a 7 day trip to India, three members of our staff visited the Action For Autism and their Open Door School, founded by Merry Barua, the mother of a child with autism. Heartspring will continue to develop international relationships with organizations striving to meet the needs of children with special needs here and around the world.
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 Meet Connie Coulter, Heartspring's director of CARE and autism outreach. Connie brings the experience, passion and vision necessary to lead our new innovative Community of Autism Resources and Education (CARE) Program. The CARE program was established to provide parents and professionals opportunities to increase their understanding of the characteristics and nature of autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. Learn more about CARE > |
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Heartspring awarded $35,000 grant from AOS, Cisco. With the financial assistance of corporations such as AOS and Cisco, children in developing countries who have no access to resources can be assisted through our programs and alliances with pioneering programs.
“The wireless capabilities will be the basis for new products and services, which will create new Heartspring positions and employment opportunities, as well as innovative ways to serve at-risk children in their local homes and off campus, everywhere,” said Chris Vacek, Chief Innovation Officer at Heartspring. Grant > |
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Using technology to reach the world. Connie Coulter, coordinator of autism resources held a live conference via the web with the staff of Open Door School in India earlier this month.
"Considering the alarming rate of which children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, it behooves us to work together as a team locally, state wide, nationally and internationally," says Coulter.
Read Coulter’s account of how technology continues to shape Heartspring’s abilities to educate the world on the education of children with special needs. Blog > |
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 Heartspring recognizes the importance of not only educating children with special needs, but also furthering the education of staff and teachers who interact with these children. The teacher’s exchange between Heartspring and The Stars and Rain Education Institute for Autism in Beijing, China is a partnership that promotes collaboration and education for both the visiting teachers and the Heartspring staff. Learn more about the teacher exchange. |
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 Heartspring is fortunate to have staff that are both passionate about their work and recognizant of the need to spread the education for children with special needs to all parts of the world. Josephine has these qualities, she is a classroom para that loves making "a difference in the lives of others", who also has first hand experience in the need of special education services in other parts of the globe. Learn more about Josephine > |
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 Heartspring has a long history of reaching out to children and professionals across this country and around the world. Through our World Reach initiative, we have been able to touch lives in other countries such as China, India, Malawi, Myanmar, Romania and Croatia. Over the next several years, we hope to establish relationships in even more countries.
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