I’m a lifetime member of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association.
I feel ATRA is the leading organization for promoting the interests of recreational therapists.
Disclaimer: I am not an elected official for ATRA. I am not a paid spokesperson for ATRA.
My Request: please join this professional organization. Your membership fees will go towards promote and advocating for our profession. Once you’re member, go a step more and volunteer with one of the groups.
Go to this link to join ATRA: https://www.atra-online.com/welcome/become-a-member
I volunteer my own time to help ATRA with several parts, including:
- Reviewing Peg Connolly Scholarship applications
- Training Peg Connolly Scholarship winners at previous conferences
- Assisting with the Peg Connolly Scholarship program
- I’m on the Public Policy team with an emphasis on Mental/ Behavioral Health
- I presented at three ATRA conferences: Chicago, Pittsburgh, and D.C.
- I write articles for the ATRA newsletter from time to time.
- I’m a member of the pediatric and mental/ behavior health treatment networks, which I assist.
PLUS – I’ve made so many great connections with friends because of ATRA.
What are you doing to do for your profession?
Go to this link to join ATRA: https://www.atra-online.com/welcome/become-a-member