Pacific Northwest ATRA Annual Conference

Call for Presenters


Pacific Northwest ATRA Annual Conference
Friday, January 18, 2013
Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, Oregon

Greetings! The Board of Directors for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Therapeutic
Recreation Association invites submissions to present at our upcoming annual conference Friday,
January 18, 2013 at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. This conference
provides annual continuing education and networking opportunities for CTRSs in Oregon and
Southwest Washington.

Conference Theme: “Future of Recreational Therapy”
Presentation Topic Suggestions: Accreditation in Higher Education, RT Licensure, Future
Populations in RT, Co-treating with Allied Health Professionals, Future of Management in RT,
Practitioner Contribution to Evidence-based Practice.
Presentation Submission Deadline: November 16, 2012

Proposal Requirements:
• Presenter biography and contact information including address, phone, and email.
• Presentation description including three measurable learning objectives and how the
presentation fits the theme of the conference.
• Presentation outline including length of presentation.
• Audio/visual needs list
• Submit any requests for accommodations, travel, presentation support, or speaking stipends.

Proposal Submission: For questions and proposal submissions, please send required proposal
documents to Jason Ryther, PNWATRA President at pnwatra@gmail.com.