The Bay Area Therapeutic Recreation Association (BATRA) formed in 1991 as an independent Chapter Affiliate of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
BATRA members are comprised of recreation therapists working in a myriad of settings including academia, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, parks and recreation, geriatrics, Veterans Affairs, prisons, private practice, various city agencies, and more.
A recreational therapist (RT) sometimes referred to as a therapeutic recreation specialist (TRS)
Recreational therapists devise programs in art, music, dance, sports, games, and crafts for individuals with disabilities or illnesses.
The internship program in Recreation Therapy provides the student with an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a recreation therapist in a clinical setting.
Discover how recreation can improve quality of life for everyone, including people with physical disabilities, people with developmental disabilities patients in long-term care, and at-risk youth.
The Bay Area Therapeutic Recreation Association is excited to provide the opportunity for student members to receive an annual BATRA Scholarship. This program recognizes outstanding personal commitment to the field.
BATRA offers certification from National Counsel Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) & California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC).
A recreational therapy assistant sometimes referred to as a therapeutic recreation assistant, works with individuals who have mental, physical, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed recreational therapist (LRT), the assistant plans and implements activity modalities or recreation mediums that are used to treat or maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of consumers served. Interventions are implemented that will assist to remediate the effects of illness or disability and/or enable an individual to increase personal independence.
BATRA offers a variety of services, many of which are exclusive to members only. Below highlights some of the benefits you receive as a member. We hope you feel this membership is an asset to you professionally.
$20/Year
$30/Year
Any professional who works in the recreation therapy field.
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Helpful reminder that our 2021 Conference registration closes December 1, 2021. If you haven’t registered yet- there is still some time to register for the sessions you want & complete all course content before January 1, 2022. Please check out the conference tab for more information! – Your BATRA Board
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The Bay Area Therapeutic Recreation Association (BATRA) formed in 1991 as an independent Chapter Affiliate of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
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