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ATRA San Antonio : 2025 Session Descriptions

du 18 au 20 October 2025

The Menger Hotel, San Antonio, TX

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.

 

NCTRC and the CTRS Credential - The Future of Advocacy

samedi 18 octobre 2025 à 11:00–12:00 CDT
Renaissance (2nd Floor)
Session Description

This session will focus on how the practitioner who holds the CTRS credential can use their certification to advocate for themselves and the profession. An overview of the various services and programs offered by NCTRC, as well as tips for using the credential for advocacy purposes will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

1. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to state at least two ways the Recreational Therapist can use the CTRS credential to advocate for themselves and the profession.
2. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to state at least two ways that certification and credentialing protects the consumer of recreational therapy services.
3. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to discuss at least three programs offered by NCTRC to help with advocacy.

Practice Area: Select ALL that Apply

All

Target Audience
Students
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals

Primary Presenter

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Robin McNeal
Biographical Information

Robin is the Director of Credentialing and also a Credentialing Specialist at NCTRC. As the Director of Credentialing, she serves as the primary contact for all internal procedures regarding the NCTRC Credentialing program. She is also responsible for reviewing certification applications and answering questions about each application process. She has 7 years of clinical experience working in various settings including physical rehabilitation and long term care. Robin has her Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Ithaca College. She has attended various local and regional TR conferences and has presented at local, national and international conferences and colleges on NCTRC Certification, Recertification and Specialization Area Designation.

Co-Presenter/panelists

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Kerry Steeb
Biographical Information

Kerry Steeb is a Credentialing Specialist for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification with her focus being on Continuing Education Pre-Approvals and the organization's Corporate Social Responsibility Programs.
Kerry started her Therapeutic Recreation Career at Dalhousie University in her home province of Nova Scotia. Her internship took her to Missouri State University’s teaching hospital and has kept her south of the border ever since.
Kerry has been a CTRS for 22 years and her “eclectic” career has led her all over the USA for jobs with various populations, she is most proud of the positions that she secured as a Recreation Therapist when the companies did not post for Recreation Therapist or know that was who they needed for the position. Her 3 top loves about TR are: 1) advocating for the profession 2) gaining wisdom from clients and 3) sharing knowledge. Kerry has led over 300 dementia education seminars for professional caregivers, family caregivers, and young onset people with the diagnosis themselves as well as presenting on Pediatric TR Programs at the American Therapeutic Recreation Association and The Pediatric Complex Care National Conferences.
When Kerry is not thinking about TR, she is thinking about dogs. She is an Associate Board Member for a Foster Based Dog Rescue called “One Tail At a Time” in the Pacific Northwest where she lives with her husband, and 3 rescue dogs – Dutchess, Colonel Mustard, and JackHammer.

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Anne Richard, NCTRC
Biographical Information

Anne Richard, MS, LRT/CTRS is currently the Executive Director of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Over her 26+ year career as a recreation therapist, she’s worked as a therapist, supervisor, consultant, and educator, primarily in mental health and long term care for older adults. She has presented on a variety of topics including international therapeutic recreation practice, professional certification and recertification, leadership, and the role of therapeutic recreation in resident quality of life.

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