Saint Michaels Association For Special Education  "SMASE"

(928)871-2800

contactsmase@yahoo.com

YA'AT'TEEH! (GREETINGS)... FROM THE NAVAJO INDIAN RESERVATION

W E L C O M E    T O    O U R    S C H O O L !

 

Our school serves...

the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities.

 Mission Statement
To promote and provide a coordinated, accessible system of quality services for Navajo children and adults with developmental disabilities including their families

 Services Shall:

  • Be Culturally sensitive and appropriate
  • Be effectient and effective
  • Be individualized
  • Be responsive to changing needs and resources.
  • Incorporate best practices in promoting individual growth including collabortive planning which accesses a broad array of community resources, and maximizes all fiscal resources.

     

 Special Education...
Since SMASE is located on the Navajo Nation, Navajo matriachal culture is important and Navajo or Dine' language is very important, and are one of the few remaining North American Indigenous tribes whose language is often spoke as a first language.  Our school  also includes many other tailored facets like language and culture, agriculture, pottery, horticulture and macrame'.

 

You Can Make a Difference... by helping these children.

Make a monetary donation. Here in the middle of the vast Navajo Reservation come to us, most severly disabled of the Navajo youth. They come to us seeking love, protection. Our education program needs continued excellent staffing & facilities. Our health program needs personnel & equipment to succeed. Our residence program faces a continuing need for proper housing. We are contracted with several Educational institutions for Internships in Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Nursing.

Enjoying Prom 2012

 

In partnership with military

 

Contact us  to help your special needs children in Saint Michaels, Arizona making a Donation or purchase commemorative coin.