Call for Presentations

Call for Presenters Pacific Northwest American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference Friday, January 24, 2014 Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, Oregon Greetings! The Board of Directors for the Pacific Northwest Chapter Affiliate of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association invites submissions to present at our upcoming annual conference Friday, January 24, 2014 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: “Development in the Field of Recreational Therapy” Presentation Topic Suggestions: Creative presentations that will assist Recreation Therapist to promote themselves and the field of Recreation Therapy in the state of Oregon. Suggested themes for development include: fiscal, personal, programs, professional, leadership, skills, clients, evidence based practice, and legislature. Last year our theme was about the future of Recreation Therapy. This year we want to have presentations that will show us how to get there. Presentation Submission Deadline: Friday, October 11, 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. Special Considerations: Web-based presentations will be considered and are strongly encouraged. Proposal Submission: For questions and proposal submissions, please send required proposal documents to Andy Fernandez, PNWATRA President at pnwatra@gmail.com.