The following is the FINAL program and schedule for the 2024 ATRA Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO. Presentations, times and other details have been finalized but may change onsite due to unforeseeable circumstances.
Regarding CEUs, NCTRC has pre-approved all educational sessions. Poster presentations are not eligible for CEUs. For specialty certification designation, please check the pdf version of the program.
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A Disabled Therapist's Approach to Disability
Primary Presenter
Kim Shepard, FLOW Recreation
Credentials
MPH CTRS
Biographical Information
Kim Shepard, MPH, CTRS, has worked as a recreational therapist within the Medicaid Waiver system for sevem years. Prior to that, she helped to start a sensory play center as well as worked as a life skills clinician. Before receiving her Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, she had six years experience in the therapeutic camping industry, working at two different camps for individuals with disabilities. She is highly active in the disability advocacy community as a therapist, a family member, and a disabled individual.