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Recreational Therapists Make Plans for High Adventure in the High Desert
(Alexandria, VA) The 2004 Mid-Year Professional Issues Forum of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association will be held March 27-30, 2004, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
New Mexico, known as the ‘Land of Enchantment’ provides unique opportunities for the ATRA conference attendees to be enchanted as well as educated. Albuquerque, known as the Ballooning Capitol of the World, offers the matchless opportunity to experience a real change in attitude and altitude. This year’s theme: “Soaring to New Heights of Greatness” truly reflects not only the celebrated soaring balloons that Albuquerque is famous for, but also the dynamic nature of this conference addressing advocacy and advancements in the therapeutic recreation field. Conference participants from across the country can enjoy the sunny southwest and explore the unique sights and sounds of Albuquerque as they gather for the largest national conference of recreational therapy professionals.
The conference will include three days of educational sessions on areas of specific clinical practice for recreational therapists as well as current healthcare issues and several opportunities to explore new interventions.
ATRA has a strong commitment to Diversity and Albuquerque with its rich history and culture, offers conference participants the opportunity to discover the mystic beauty of numerous ancient Native American Ruins and a variety of rich cultural influences of the southwest.
From the Hot chili peppers that spice the food or decorate the area, to the unparalleled beauty of the high desert, Albuquerque will offer participants a one of a kind chance to ‘re-ignite their fire for recreational therapy’. Make plans to join us for the 2004 Mid-Year Professional Issues Forum of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association in Albuquerque, New Mexico March 27-30, 2004!
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The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) was founded in 1984 to advance the profession of therapeutic recreation. ATRA is a non-profit, professional membership organization dedicating 100% of resources and efforts to promote therapeutic recreation professionals in health care and human service settings. For more information, please contact the ATRA National Office at the information below.