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Welcome to our blog page! Here, you’ll find inspiring Impact Stories showcasing the positive changes we’ve brought to communities, heartfelt Clinical Student Testimonials sharing personal experiences and insights, and detailed accounts of our Past Events that highlight our journey and milestones. Use the buttons below to navigate to each section and explore the stories that matter to you.

Impact Stories

Here are the incredible stories of resilience and progress from the children at Amar Seva Sangam. With the help of therapy and assistive devices, these young heroes make remarkable strides toward independence and a fulfilling life.

Discover how your generous support helps transform lives, enabling these children to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Join us in celebrating their achievements and learn how you can make a difference.

Student Testimonials

Welcome to our Clinical Student Testimonials section, where you’ll find heartfelt and insightful stories from students who have embarked on their clinical journeys with us. These testimonials provide a candid look into the lives of aspiring healthcare professionals, offering a window into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.

Each testimonial is a personal narrative that captures the unique path of a clinical student, reflecting their dedication, passion, and growth. You’ll read about their motivations for entering the healthcare field, the valuable lessons they’ve learned, and the skills they’ve honed through hands-on experiences. These stories highlight the supportive and enriching environment we strive to provide, one that fosters both professional and personal development.

Our students share their encounters with patients, the moments that have profoundly impacted them, and the relationships they’ve built with mentors and peers. These testimonials illustrate how real-world clinical practice complements theoretical knowledge, bridging the gap between classroom learning and patient care.

Past Events

Welcome to our Past Events section, where we chronicle the significant milestones and memorable moments that have shaped our journey. This section serves as a repository of our collective achievements, showcasing the diverse range of activities and initiatives we’ve undertaken to advance our mission and vision.

Our past events highlight the dynamic and collaborative spirit of our organization. From conferences and workshops to community outreach programs and fundraising galas, each event reflects our commitment to making a positive impact. These events have provided platforms for learning, networking, and growth, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds to share knowledge, build relationships, and foster a sense of community.

By exploring our past events, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of our organizational journey and the impact we’ve made. These events not only celebrate our achievements but also pave the way for future endeavors, inspiring continued commitment and participation. Join us in reflecting on these moments of progress and looking forward to the many more milestones to come.

Student Testimonials

Welcome to our Clinical Student Testimonials section, where you’ll find heartfelt and insightful stories from students who have embarked on their clinical journeys with us. These testimonials provide a candid look into the lives of aspiring healthcare professionals, offering a window into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.

Each testimonial is a personal narrative that captures the unique path of a clinical student, reflecting their dedication, passion, and growth. You’ll read about their motivations for entering the healthcare field, the valuable lessons they’ve learned, and the skills they’ve honed through hands-on experiences. These stories highlight the supportive and enriching environment we strive to provide, one that fosters both professional and personal development.

Our students share their encounters with patients, the moments that have profoundly impacted them, and the relationships they’ve built with mentors and peers. These testimonials illustrate how real-world clinical practice complements theoretical knowledge, bridging the gap between classroom learning and patient care.

Professional Volunteer Testimonials

Katrina Fackelmann

Katrina Fackelmann – NCCO Rehab – OT (February 10th-March 19th, 2025) The clients and staff at ASSA were all very kind and friendly. It was lovely working with the clients on their various...

Kimberley Li

Kimberley Li (Jan 21 – Feb 21, 2025) I had an amazing experience at ASSA. I loved the opportunity to live and work alongside people with disabilities, as well as the local staff. Everyone was...

Tracey Norman-Rice

Tracey Norman-Rice (May 25 to June 12, 2024) This is my second trip to ASSA as a supervisor for speech-language pathology students. The speech-language therapist and speech trainers have been very...

Faith Gallant

Faith Gallant (Nov 5 to Dec 5, 2023) I have very much appreciated all the staff at ASSA welcoming me to your program. Everyone greeted me with warmth and kindness and I was well oriented to ASSA. I...

Sabrina Caniglia

Sabrina Caniglia (Aug 31, 2023 – Dec 11, 2023) My work at ASSA has been extremely enlightening from a professional perspective. The variety of pediatric and neurologic conditions I have been exposed...

Marie Brien

Marie Brien (February 11th -April 5th, 2019) I have truly enjoyed my 2-month stay as volunteer pediatric physiotherapist at ASSA. It has been really fulfilling to share my 37 years PT experience...

Heidi Lauckner

Heidi Lauckner (Feb 7- March 11, 2019) I came here to learn about how ASSA supports our students and to explore possible research collaborations. I found that people are very committed to their work...

Giovanna Boniface

Giovanna Boniface, OT and Jeff Boniface, OT – July 10 to August 11, 2017 (5 weeks onsite; 3 weeks offsite supervision) Accommodation & Hospitality: We have been treated very well by staff at...

Jerid Stevenot

Jerid Stevenot The students and I to work in a culturally reflexive way. It also challenged me to broaden my occupational therapy skill base. ASSA is a resource rich rehabilitation centre. With the...

Dawn Chishlom

Dawn Chishlom ASSA is a wonderful place to volunteer. The clients and staff welcome you from the first moment you arrive and you instantly feel part of their community. The clients are so positive and...

Ana Topalovic

Ana Topalovic My experience volunteering as an OT at ASSA has been wonderful and truly memorable. From the moment I arrived, and every step along the way, the staff were very helpful and always going...

Caitlyn Debruyne

Caitlyn Debruyne Thank you for a wonderful placement here at ASSA. The staff here are had workers and very enthusiastic and the rehab services wonderfully organized. I was sick and as a result...

Michelle Hurley

Michelle Hurley Working at ASSA was absolutely incredible. When I arrived I was welcomed with open arms and immediately felt at home. ASSA is very concerned with our safety and did a wonderful job at...

Leslie Birkett

Leslie Birkett , OT – 2016 Volunteering at Sangam was an opportunity for which I am grateful. I was able to work with many children and with a few of the adults on the spinal cord unit. I also...

Janine Stang

Janine Stang , OT – 2015 I was so inspired by my time at Amar Seva Sangam. ASSA supports the client’s physical and mental wellbeing while providing them with the resources and opportunities they...

Jamie

Jamie , OT – 2015 My time at ASSA has truly reminded me why I became an OT. Working on the spinal cord unit specifically has pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and exhaust every possibility to...

Robyn Smith Saona

"Experience at Amar Seva Sangam" – 2010- 2011 By Robyn Smith Saona Robyn is a Physiotherapist from Vancouver Canada. She wanted to donate a significant time in India doing voluntary...

Janna MacLachlan

Janna MacLachlan, MSc OT, Occupational Therapist, Ottawa, ON, Canada “In the summer of 2007, I traveled as a volunteer with Handi-Care Intl. to Amar Seva Sangam in India. I saw and learned about more...

Harshitha Chinnakonda

Harshitha Chinnakonda – May 2025 This past summer (May 2025), I had the privilege of volunteering at Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA), a rehabilitation and education centre in rural Tamil Nadu, India...

Ponbharathi V

Watch Ponbharathi’s Inspiring Journey! Meet Poonbarathi, an extraordinary 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. Since September 2016, he has been receiving physiotherapy, speech therapy, special...

Ganga Shree

Watch Ganga Shree’s Inspiring Journey! Meet five-year-old Ganga Shree, a new recruit at Amara Seva Sangam. Ganga Shree has cerebral palsy, impaired vision, and experiences seizures. She has been...

Bhuvanesh

Watch Bhuvanesh’s Inspiring Journey! Meet Bhuvanesh, an inspiring eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. Since December 2017, Bhuvanesh has been a dedicated member of the Amara Seva Sangam...

Ramkumar

Watch Ramkumar’s Inspiring Journey! Meet Ramkumar, a 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. Since March of 2018, Ramkumar has been receiving physiotherapy, speech therapy, special education, and...

Suganthan

Watch Suganthan’s Inspiring Journey! Meet Suganthan, a 3-year-old boy with a speech and language disorder. When he first arrived at Amar Seva Sangam, Suganthan was completely silent. Now, thanks...

Muhammed Kani

Watch Muhammad Kani’s Inspiring Journey! Join us as we share the incredible story of Muhammad Kani, a 5-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. When he first arrived at Amar Seva Sangam, he could only...

Poorna Jenani

Watch Poorna Jenani’s Inspiring Journey! Meet Poorna Jenani, a 5-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Since February 2021, she has been receiving comprehensive care at Amar Seva Sangam. When...

WALKATHON-2025

Walkathon – Sunday June 22, 2025 We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for turning what we feared would be a flop, into into a truly joyful and successful event!  Walkathon 2025 was a...

Student Testimonials

Welcome to our Clinical Student Testimonials section, where you’ll find heartfelt and insightful stories from students who have embarked on their clinical journeys with us. These testimonials provide a candid look into the lives of aspiring healthcare professionals, offering a window into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.

Each testimonial is a personal narrative that captures the unique path of a clinical student, reflecting their dedication, passion, and growth. You’ll read about their motivations for entering the healthcare field, the valuable lessons they’ve learned, and the skills they’ve honed through hands-on experiences. These stories highlight the supportive and enriching environment we strive to provide, one that fosters both professional and personal development.

Our students share their encounters with patients, the moments that have profoundly impacted them, and the relationships they’ve built with mentors and peers. These testimonials illustrate how real-world clinical practice complements theoretical knowledge, bridging the gap between classroom learning and patient care.

Clinical Student Testimonials

Harshitha Chinnakonda

Harshitha Chinnakonda – May 2025 This past summer (May 2025), I had the privilege of volunteering at Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA), a rehabilitation and education centre in rural Tamil Nadu, India...

Ponbharathi V

Watch Ponbharathi’s Inspiring Journey! Meet Poonbarathi, an extraordinary 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. Since September 2016, he has been receiving physiotherapy, speech therapy, special...