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NCRTA FALL FORUM ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 ATRA is excited to host North Carolina Recreational Therapy Association's Fall Forum on October 24th, 2025 in Morganton, NC. The Fall Forum is now open for registration. 🧡 Learn more and register now: pathlms.com/atra/courses/1…

ATRA's seeking expert presenters to contribute pre-recorded presentations or participate in live panels & keynotes at our upcoming Advance Your Practice Summit: Healing Loneliness and Disconnection Through RT (January 12 - February 7, 2026). 🧡 Learn more: atra-online.com/ayp-summit

REGISTER BY 9/15 TO AVOID LATE RATES! 📣 ATRA San Antonio is going to be unlike any RT conference you've been to before. We hope you'll join us for an unforgettable Summit on the Future of Recreational Therapy (October 17-20, 2025). 🧡 Register: atra-online.com/san-antonio

JULY 2025 ADVOCACY UPDATE AVAILABLE! 📣 Interested in ATRA's advocacy efforts? Stay informed with our monthly Advocacy & Legislative Update, which highlights our most current advocacy efforts. Read our July 2025 Advocacy & Legislative Update: atra-online.com/advocacy

SAVE THE DATE! 📣 ATRA is excited to announce the Advance Your Practice Summit: Healing Loneliness & Disconnection Through RT (Jan 12 - Feb 7, 2026)! This virtual Summit is a self-paced learning experience with interactive, expert-led live sessions. 🧡 atra-online.com/ayp-summit

JOIN US ON THURSDAY 8/7! 📣 New to ATRA? We'd love to meet you! Join us on Zoom for ATRA New Member Class to review the benefits & resources that accompany your ATRA membership, ask questions, & connect with members + opportunities! 🧡 6:30PM ET on Zoom: atra-online.com/live-events

EARLY BIRD RATES END TONIGHT 7/31! 📣 ATRA San Antonio (October 17-20, 2025) is going to be unlike any RT conference you've been to before. We hope you'll join us in San Antonio for an unforgettable Summit on the Future of RT. 🧡 Register here: atra-online.com/san-antonio

1 DAY LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD RATES! 📣 ATRA San Antonio (October 17-20, 2025) is going to be unlike any RT conference you've been to before. We hope you'll join us in San Antonio for an unforgettable Summit on the Future of RT. 🧡 Register here: atra-online.com/san-antonio

3 DAYS LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD RATES! 📣 ATRA San Antonio (October 17-20, 2025) is going to be unlike any RT conference you've been to before. We hope you'll join us in San Antonio for an unforgettable Summit on the Future of RT. 🧡 Register here: atra-online.com/san-antonio

4 DAYS LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD RATES! 📣 ATRA San Antonio (October 17-20, 2025) is going to be unlike any RT conference you've been to before. We hope you'll join us in San Antonio for an unforgettable Summit on the Future of RT. 🧡 Register here: atra-online.com/san-antonio

5 DAYS LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD RATES! 📣 ATRA San Antonio (October 17-20, 2025) is going to be unlike any RT conference you've been to before. We hope you'll join us in San Antonio for an unforgettable Summit on the Future of RT. 🧡 Register here: atra-online.com/san-antonio

ATRA SAN ANTONIO BONUS DAY! 📣 Did you hear? We’ve added a Bonus Day at Morgan’s Sports, an incredible 3-acre Ultra-Accessible™ sports center, to your ATRA San Antonio experience at no extra cost on 10/17/25! 🧡 Learn more: atra-online.com/san-antonio

CHECK OUT ATRA'S ADVOCACY PAGE! 📣 ATRA is devoted to promoting & supporting the recreational therapy profession through our strategic advocacy efforts, which ensure that lawmakers & other influential organizations are aware of RT’s vital services. 🧡 atra-online.com/advocacy

ATRA SAN ANTONIO EARLY BIRD ENDS 7/31! 📣 Join us in San Antonio for an unforgettable Summit on the Future of Recreational Therapy (October 17-20, 2025). 👏 Check out the program, learn about our recently announced Bonus Day, and review all Summit details: atra-online.com/san-antonio

ATRA SAN ANTONIO PROGRAM AVAILABLE! 📣 We hope you'll join us in San Antonio for an unforgettable Summit on the Future of Recreational Therapy (October 17-20, 2025). Our conference venue is steps away from the famous River Walk + the historic Alamo! 👏 atra-online.com/san-antonio

JUNE ADVOCACY UPDATE AVAILABLE! 📣⁠ Interested in ATRA's advocacy efforts? Stay informed with our monthly Advocacy & Legislative Update, which highlights our most current advocacy efforts. This is #ATRAinAction! Be proactive. Be informed. 👏 atra-online.com/advocacy

ATRA ADVOCACY ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 Recreational Therapy has been added to the Department of Veterans' Affairs "Exempt from Hiring Freeze" list as of June 26, 2025. 👏 Read press release: ATRA-online.com/advocacy

ATRA SAN ANTONIO ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added a Bonus Day at Morgan’s Sports, an incredible 3-acre Ultra-Accessible™ sports center, to your ATRA San Antonio experience at no extra cost on 10/17/25! 🧡 Learn more: atra-online.com/san-antonio

ATRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION! 📣 It's time to vote! ATRA members are invited to vote in the 2025 Board of Directors Election using the link sent via email. Voting is open until July 16, 2025. Please take a few moments to complete your ballot! 🙏 Make your voice heard. 🧡

NEW ATRA BLOG POST! 📣 While many healthcare providers now acknowledge that health disparities are preventable, Recreational Therapists have consistently embedded this understanding into their practice. Join the conversation! 🧡 Read & share: atra-online.com/atra-blog