VISION
We aspire to be a national professional association
of practitioners in the field of therapeutic recreation.
MISSION
The Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association is
a national association of practitioners in the field
of Therapeutic Recreation - Incorporated in 1996. The
Mission of the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
is to advocate for the Therapeutic Recreation Profession
and our Membership by:
Promoting and facilitating communication between
and among members in Therapeutic Recreation.
Developing and implementing a plan which will lead
to national certification of Therapeutic Recreation
practitioners.
Promoting and advancing public awareness and understanding
of Therapeutic Recreation.
Developing and promoting the adoption and implementation
of Professional Standards for the delivery of Therapeutic
Recreation Services.
Supporting excellence and advancement in Education
and Research in Therapeutic Recreation.
PHILOSOPHY
Therapeutic Recreation is a profession which recognizes
leisure, recreation and play as integral components
of quality of life. Service is provided to individuals
who have physical, mental, social or emotional limitations
which impact their ability to engage in meaningful
leisure experiences.
Therapeutic Recreation is directed toward functional
interventions, leisure education and participation
opportunities. These processes support the goal of
assisting the individual to maximize the independence
in leisure, optimal health and the highest possible
quality of life.
Code
of Ethics
Standards
of Practice - English
Standards of Practice - French
Mailing Address:
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
8038 Fairmount Drive SE
Calgary, Alberta, T2H 0Y1 |