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OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Missy Armstrong Beyerlin, MS, CTRS, Board Liaison

Public Health - World Health Organization (WHOICF)
Thom Skalko, Ph.D., CTRS
skalkot@mail.ecu.edu

Team Mission: To represent ATRA among global health and human service stakeholders (e.g., The American Psychological Association, the North American Collaboration Center, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others) and to implement the WHO International Classification of Functioning (ICF) in recreational therapy clinical practice, professional preparation, and research as appropriate.

Board Direction Statement 2007: Position ATRA to a proactive leadership role in global ICF implementation efforts through increased collaboration with key organizations representing the disability community. Provide information and training for ATRA members and the profession regarding the Procedure Manual & Guide for a Standardized Application of the ICF and global ICF implementation.  Recommend and advocate the inclusion of the ICF, as appropriate, for recreational therapy practice, research,  and professional preparation.

2006 NACC Meeting Final report  http://www.icfconference.com/

LINKS W.H.O. ICF Web Page NACC Clearinghouse on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) NACC Clearinghouse to Subscribe to ICF Newsletter NACC WHO Collaborating Center for the Family of International Classifications for North America ICF Conference