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Welcome to the Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association (WSTRA) website. WSTRA represents recreational therapists and therapeutic recreation specialists who live or work in the state of Washington. We are affiliated with the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

We strive to keep the website up-to-date with current information on recreational therapy/therapeutic recreation; professional development, leadership opportunities and resources for students and professionals; and public policy issues. Please contact the webmaster if you have suggestions or recommendations.

VALUES

The values that drive WSTRA are:

Advance the profession through education and advocacy.
Inspire professionalism.
Ensure respect for therapeutic recreation/recreational therapy, the professionals and consumers served.
Unite members for strength and support.

VISION

Evolve into an active, membership-driven organization fostering high quality professional development and performance. We will promote professional unity, advance related public policy, and build and maintain sound fiscal management and organizational practices.

MISSION

To advocate for and increase awareness of the therapeutic recreation and/or recreational therapy profession through opportunities for continuing education, networking, professional unity and public policy.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

12th Annual Northwest TR Symposium

April 8 - 9, 2011

Leavenworth, WA

Presentation proposals due 11/30/2010

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MONTHLY UPDATE

Check here for the most recent WSTRA news!

The next Board of Directors Meeting will occur on Thursday, March 4^th by teleconference. All members are invited to call in. E-mail the Secretary for details.

SPRING 2010 NEWSLETTER!

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