2012 ATRA's Mid-Year Conf.

I received this email from Lisa M. via the ATRA-ListServ Today:


Hello Everyone. Don't want anyone to miss the Early Bird Registration Opportunity that ends January 27th, 2012!!

We are getting closer to time for our Profession to "Take Charge" for our profession. The 2012 ATRA Mid-Year Conference on Public Policy is scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2012 in Baltimore, MD. This conference will be packed full of critical information to help move Recreational Therapy forward in current legislation.

The first day of this conference proves to be a day of amazing opportunity!

Sunday, February 26th:

An all-day: Dementia Practice Guidelines training and certification will be offered.

A half-day: State Licensurer- The Nuts and the Bolts will be offered. (INCLUDED in the price for the conference registration)

The Honorable U.S. House of Representative Glenn Thompson from Pennsylvania will kick off our main event on the first evening.

Monday, February 27th:

Many sessions will be offered to plan for our Powerful Day On The Hill in Washington, DC.

Information and specific Talking Points will be highlighted throughout the day in sessions offered.

ATRA Legislative Counsel Peter Thomas will wrap up our day by fully explaining the current affairs of Federal Public Policy and challenges Recreational Therapy faces at this time.

Tuesday, February 28th:

Recreational Therapist join together on Capital Hill to promote and advocate for our services. Please join us as we continue to work hard to make a difference in legislative language to protect the consumers we serve as a profession. (An ATRA team is working closely with each state to make this process as easy as possible prior to going to this conference. Please don't decide not to go because of fear. We will help to ensure a possible experience of a lifetime! You can make a difference.)

Don't Miss The Deadline for Hotel and Registration.

2012 ATRA Mid-Year Forum on Public Policy:
Taking Charge of Your Profession

Reserve your room by 5:00PM EST January 27th to get the best rates! Reduced lodging rates have been secured at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland: $119 single/double; $139 triple; $159 quad (+ applicable state and local taxes, currently 15.5%). Call (800) 325-3535 or click to make reservations.

Registration discounts are available through midnight or on any form postmarked January 27th. Both online and printable registration are available. Please review the program for educational offerings and travel guidance.

The Federal Public Policy Team welcomes any questions you may have! Hope to see you in Baltimore/DC!

Lisa Morgan
ATRAnet Listserv