ATRA STATEMENT ON RACIAL INJUSTICE

ATRA is an association that recognizes the value of people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. People are valuable simply because of their humanity and ATRA values the myriad of differences that create the human race. Our members, and those recreational therapists we represent, are incredibly diverse and we are tremendously grateful for that truth and believe that our diversity makes us stronger. 

But today, ATRA wants to specifically condemn the systematic and ongoing injustice that is particularly aimed at members of the black community. We condemn racism. We condemn the judging of people based on their skin color. And we stand firmly and proudly with those who have experienced racism and judgement solely based on the color of their skin. ATRA will not tolerate racism in any form. We stand in support of our black and minority members, recreational therapists, and clients.

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