COVID-19 Resources for Recreational Therapists

Advocacy & Legislative Information

FEDERAL GUIDELINES

 

 

FEDERAL GUIDELINES ACCORDING TO RT PRACTICE SETTING


Older Adults/Long Term Care

 

Schools

 

Mental/Behavioral Health

 

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

 

Child and Adolescent

 

 

Community

 

 

Private Practice/Waiver Products

 

Veterans and Military

 

 

STATE GUIDELINES

Every state is responding to the coronavirus outbreak based on state-specific circumstances; there are slight variations found in responses across the nation. This includes state-specific resources and actions, education responses, workforce protections, public health initiatives, travel restrictions, funding appropriations, and quarantine/isolation practices. ATRA is encouraging RTs to share pertinent information to support RTs in their respective state. As information is submitted, it will be posted to share.

 

Michigan

 

New Jersey

 

New Mexico

 

CALLS TO ACTION


Sign On Letters

As a part of ATRA's commitment to recreational therapy and recreational therapists, we regularly sign support letters for areas and issues that are relevant to the practice of recreational therapy. Below are some of the recent letters that ATRA has signed onto.

 

Public Comments Needed

 

RT ADVOCACY

CTRSs are highly qualified providers that support people everyday. However, the profession is challenged with common challenges that ultimately limit our scope of practice and require constant advocacy of our profession, service, and credentials. Sharing RT advocacy resources will broaden the strength of our profession at the federal, state, and local levels and within various settings and environments. 


 

POPULATION RESOURCES FOR RT PROVIDERS

Aside from providing direct service, recreational therapists support and advocate for those we serve. The following resources can help RTs support and advocate for the safety, health, and well-being of the people in our care during this national crisis. 

 

IDD - Self-Advocacy Resources

 

Medically Complex Families

 

Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging

 

Mental Health/Behavioral Health


NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES RESOURCES