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ATRA SoCal : 2026 Session Description
October 17–19, 2026
The Embassy Suites, Brea, California
2026 ATRA Annual Conference – Session Descriptions
October 17–19, 2026 | Brea, CA
The following session descriptions represent the planned educational program for the 2026 ATRA Annual Conference in Brea, CA. While every effort has been made to provide accurate information, session content, presenters, schedules, and locations remain subject to change.
For a visual Calendar view, please visit: Schedule at a Glance
Continuing Education (CEUs):
NCTRC pre-approval is pending for all sessions for CEUs.
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 SoCal 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.
ATRA Committee Recognition
Session Description
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association extends its sincere appreciation to the volunteers who served on the 2026 Program Review Committee and Research Institute Review Committee. Their expertise, thoughtful review, and commitment to quality helped shape this year's educational program. We gratefully recognize the following individuals for their service. Program Review Committee: Michelle Bateman Natalie Bilynsky Samantha Black Ellie Bowman Sharon Brantley Meaghan Conway Liz Creasman Holly Douglas Kristin Greenlee Bailey Harkins Valerie Lazzara Mould Wendy Maran Genovia Morgan Tim Passmore John Rhodes Dyann Serravillo David Thomas Research Institute Review Committee: Shelly Bates Jessie Bennett Ashley Hamilton Brent Hawkins Betsy Kemeny Erick Kong Jungyu Lee Valerie Lazzara Mould Tarah Loy-Ashe Erik Luvaas Kaitlin Mueller Rhonda Nelson Amelia Saul Cedomir Stanojevic Gena Bell Vargas Ann Bailey Yoelin