Welcome to ILRTA
The Illinois Recreational Therapy Association (ILRTA) is a state membership organization representing the interests and needs of recreational therapists.
ILRTA is a chapter of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) and an affiliate member of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA).
February = Therapeutic Recreation Month
Celebrate RT
Recreational Therapy (RT), also known as Therapeutic Recreation (TR) put the creative in creativity.
Learning and growing are also important to keep professionals actively engaged and to avoid burnout. We can stay engaged together and keep uplifted.
During February and throughout the year:
➔ Connect, Share & Ideas for RT
➔ Use hashtag: #TRInThisTogether
Recreation Therapy (RT) is...
A systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
RT provides an array of services that improve quality of life, increase independence, focus on health promotion and wellness and has proven evidenced based health care outcomes.
➔ What & Why RT?
Did You Know?
Recreational Therapy (RT) was founded by the Veterans Administration (VA). Visit ➔ History of Recreation Therapy in the VA