DEFINITION STATEMENT

Therapeutic Recreation is the provision of Treatment Services and the provision of Recreation Services to persons with illness or disabling conditions. The primary purposes of Treatment Services which are often referred to as Recreational Therapy, are to restore, remediate or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability. The primary purposes of Recreational Services are to provide recreational resources and opportunities in order to improve health and well-being. Therapeutic Recreation is provided by professionals who are trained and certified, registered and/or licensed to provide Therapeutic Recreation.

1987.

MISSION STATEMENT

To serve as a member driven association that collectively supports the recreational therapy profession.

Revised March 2005.

VISION STATEMENT

To be the premiere professional membership association representing recreational therapists, consumers, and stakeholders.

Revised March 2005.