Call for Presenters, Pacific Northwest Workshop

Call for Presenters

Pacific Northwest ATRA Gerontology Workshop
Friday, July 19th, 2013
Friendsview Retirement Community, Newberg, Or

Greetings! The Board of Directors for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association is seeking submissions to present at our upcoming workshop on Friday July 19, 2013 at Friendsview Retirement Community in Newberg, Oregon. Newberg, Or is just 40 minutes from Portland, Or. This workshop will provide sessions that will give recreation therapists, activity directors, wellness coordinators, life enrichment coordinators, and other healthcare professionals working in long term care practical ideas and information that can apply to their programs.

Presentation Topic Suggestions: Intervention techniques, evidence based practice, fitness programs, brain fitness programs, art programs, music programs, or other topics related to activities, wellness, and recreation programming in long term care.

Presentation Submission Deadline: April 26, 2013

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 Rachel Gorman, President-Elect at pnwatra@gmail.com.