About ILRTA

Illinois Recreational Therapy Association (ILRTA)

We are a state membership organization representing the interests and needs of recreational therapists.
➔ What & Why RT?

ILRTA is an affiliate member of
IPRA ➔ llinois Park and Recreation Association.

We are a chapter of the parent organization
ATRA ➔ American Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Public Policy and RT

In 1984, the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) was incorporated in the District of Columbia (DC) as a non-profit, grassroots organization in response to growing concern about the dramatic changes in the health care industry.

Topics for advocacy include:

• Public Policy Priorities
• Federal News & Legislative Updates
• Partners - Coalitions, Collaborations
• Take Action! Tools and Alerts Mailing List
• Accreditation and Regulations

Learn more ➔ ATRA - Advocacy