Resources
Recreation Therapist Resources
In addition to our programs and services, we are also committed to providing valuable information, helpful resources, and community support for our Recreation Therapists.
LIFE Therapies provides this information as a courtesy and in no way implies endorsement of the organizations listed below.
Recreation Therapist Resources
THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT SOUTHWEST REGION
800-949-4232 or 713-797-7171
The ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on how to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to support the mission of the ADA to “assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.”
Professional Resources
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the ONLY national membership organization representing the interests and needs of Recreational Therapists. ATRA’s mission is to empower Recreational Therapists.
Sagamore-Venture
Sagamore-Venture provides Recreation Therapy educational and academic books, eBooks and journals for students, educators, and practitioners.
One of my favorites from Sagamore Venture:
Treatment Ideas & Support
RT Wise Owls (RTWO)
RT Wise Owls (RTWO)is a free database and information resource center developed by the Recreational Therapy Program at Temple University that contains evidence-based research and resources relevant to the scope of recreational therapy practice.
https://sites.temple.edu/rtwiseowls/database/
The RecToolKit
https://sites.google.com/view/telehealthresources/home
A very large list of technology based interventions. And all can be modified to in person treatment sessions.
https://linktr.ee/TheRecToolkit
ToolKit Tuesday has amazing intervention ideas for specific outcomes using technology.
Therapeutic Recreation Directory
https://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/actindex.htm
Extensive list of interventions for all the human domains.
Bridging Apps
Searchable database of Apps for individuals with Special needs
BridgingApps, a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston, is a community of parents, veterans, therapists, doctors, educators, and people with disabilities who share information on how apps and mobile devices can help people of all abilities reach their highest levels of physical, social and cognitive development.
Recreation Therapy organizations for professional advocacy and continuing education
The Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS)
The Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) is a nonprofit educational and professional organization founded in 1937 to advance the profession of parks, recreation and leisure services in Texas. TRAPS is involved in statewide legislation and advocates for TR in Austin on our behalf.
Annual conference for 2023 Dallas October : TBD
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the ONLY national membership organization representing the interests and needs of Recreational Therapists. ATRA’s mission is to empower Recreational Therapists.
Sagamore-Venture
Sagamore-Venture provides Recreation Therapy educational and academic books, eBooks and journals for students, educators, and practitioners.
One of my favorites from Sagamore Venture:
Rec Therapy Today
https://www.rectherapytoday.com
Rec Therapy Today Can Help You Earn ALL of Your Rec Therapy CEUs from the Comfort and Convenience of Your Own Home or Office
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is the premier credentialing organization for the profession of Therapeutic Recreation.
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