Purpose

ATRA represents Recreation Therapy professionals throughout the province of Alberta by:

• Providing professional development, research & education opportunities    
• Publishing a monthy EBlast, a regular publication with relevant TR & professional issues    
• Establishing and improving consistent standards for practice for TR professionals    
• Promoting TR and ATRA through events and promotional materials    
• Providing networking opportunities for TR professionals through regional, provincial and national events    
• Sponsoring workshops, annual symposiums, National TR Week and educational scholarships    
• Communicating a consistent message for Therapeutic Recreation across the province