The following is the TENTATIVE program and schedule for the 2024 ATRA Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO. Presentations, times and other details are subject to change between now and the start of the conference in October.
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Standards for the Practice of Recreational Therapy- Understanding and Application in Your Setting
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c8cd996752b36927bbade99985bf6110.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Joan L Sutton, University of North Carolina Greensboro")
Joan L Sutton, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Credentials
MS, LRT, CTRS, CDP, FDRT
Biographical Information
Joan L. Sutton is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Fieldwork Supervisor for the Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG). She has an undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and holds a master's degree in Recreational Therapy Administration from East Carolina University. She is a Licensed Recreational Therapist, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
Joan currently serves as Executive Director for the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (NCBRTL). In addition, she serves as a member of NCBRTL's internship task force and has developed and presented internship supervision training. Joan is a member of ATRA's Standards of Practice Subcommittee and is the co-chair of ATRA's Quality Internship Subcommittee and has created specific internship training content focusing on motivations, teaching styles, and learning stages.
Co-Presenter/panelists
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cef9d88136c523628d4da61e9f80c8d2.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Dr. MaryJo Archambault, EdD; CTRS, Southern Connecticut State University")
Dr. MaryJo Archambault, EdD; CTRS, Southern Connecticut State University
Credentials
EdD; CTRS
Biographical Information
MaryJo Archambault is an associate professor at Southern Connecticut State University. She is both the undergraduate and graduate coordinator for the recreational therapy programs. She has been an active member of the ATRA Standards of Practice Committee for over three years and is currently the co-chair of the committee.. MaryJo has practiced recreation therapy in the field for over 25 years. Her experiences range from Skilled Nursing, Psychiatric/Behavioral Health, Physical Rehabilitations Hospitals, and Community Programming
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a98916e8f9cd7c810f73f71f06088c70.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Heather Bright, PhD, CTRS, Slippery Rock University")
Heather Bright, PhD, CTRS, Slippery Rock University
Credentials
PhD, CTRS
Biographical Information
Heather Bright is an Assistant Professor at Slippery Rock University (SRU) in the Recreational Therapy department. Heather has an undergraduate degree from SRU in Therapeutic Recreation, a Masters from East Carolina University in Recreational Therapy Administration, and a doctorate from Clemson University. Work experience includes, physical rehabilitation (brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, etc.), long-term care, PACE programs (programs for all-inclusive care for the elderly), and an accessible camp for children and adults with disability and chronic illness. Heather became chair of the ATRA Standards of Practice committee in 2018, after joining the committee in 2014.