2025 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions
October 18–20, 2025 | San Antonio, TX
The following is the Session Descriptions for the 2025 ATRA Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX. All sessions, times, and presenter information have been confirmed, though final adjustments may occur due to unforeseen circumstances onsite.
For a visual Calendar view, please visit: Schedule at a Glance
For information on our Bonus Day at Morgan's Sports on Friday October 17th, please visit: ATRA San Antonio Bonus Day: Morgan's Sports
Continuing Education (CEUs):
NCTRC approval is currently pending. Please check back for updates prior to the conference.
Note: Poster presentations may be eligible for CEUs in 2025. Final determinations will be reflected once CEU approvals are finalized.
For questions related to specialty certification areas, please refer to the PDF version of the program for designation icons and CEU-eligible sessions.
Code of Conduct:
All attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and guests are expected to uphold the ATRA Conference Code of Conduct.
To review the Code, view it here.
Note on Non-ATRA Activities:
Please note that any events or activities not listed in the official ATRA San Antonio program are independently organized and not affiliated or sponsored by ATRA. ATRA is not responsible for independently coordinated events, meetups or activities not articulated in this program. Individuals interested in non-ATRA sponsored activities should contact their respective organizations directly for details.
The Future of Practice: Medicaid Waivers - Paving the Way for Sustainable RT Services
Session Description
Join us for an informative 90-minute panel discussion featuring recreational therapy professionals from diverse states who will share their expertise on Medicaid waiver programs. This interactive session will explore how different states incorporate recreational therapy services into their Medicaid waiver systems, providing valuable insights for practitioners seeking to understand and navigate these important funding mechanisms.
Learning Outcomes
1. Session attendees will be able to identify at least three different types of Medicaid waivers that can fund recreational therapy services.
2. Session attendees will be able to list at least three populations receiving RT services with Medicaid waivers.
3. Participants will demonstrate the ability to develop at least two concrete advocacy strategies they can implement to expand recreational therapy services within their state's Medicaid waiver programs, based on successful models presented by the panel.
Practice Area: Select ALL that Apply
Business/Private Practice
Child and Adolescent
Community
Management
Older Adults
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/478542269816ccc06aee0b4e2c971f6d.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Ashley Bowen")
Ashley Bowen
Biographical Information
NA