ATRA 2008 Symposium
Ready – Set – Rec-Re-8!!!

The Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is currently looking for guest speakers for their upcoming symposium. For those of you who are interested in guest speaking or attending the event, please read the information regarding ATRA symposium attachment and the Expert Session submission form.

From the QAAP executive team

When: October 16 & 17, 2008
Where: Lister Hall, at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB!
Who: ATRA and non-ATRA members from far and wide!
What: 3 wonderful Keynote Speakers, and multiple speaker sessions to choose from.
Stay tuned to the ATRA website and future ATRAbutes for further details!

Download submission form

ADEC (Association for Death Education and Counselling) annual conference will be held in Montreal Apr. 29 – May 2, 2008.

Theme: Global Mourning – Death among and beyond ourselves

I have agreed to co-host this annual conference. We are excited and proud to present our Keynote speakers: Stephen Lewis

Kim Phuc (“the girl in the picture” – napalm bombing Viet Nam, 1973
Dr. Leila Gupta has worked with children and families in war-torn countries

See details at www.adec.org

Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Conference
June 4, 5 and 6 2008
at the Hampton Inn Conference Centre, Ottawa

see details

In search of guest speakers.

Do you know a guest speaker who would be willing to share their expertise with our members at one of the QAAP-AQPL general meetings?  Or are you yourself interested in presenting?  We are continually looking for individuals who would be willing to educate our members on subjects related to the following:

• recreation ex. benefits, profession, etc.
• assessment, ex. forms, updates, relevance, etc.
• activity ideas, stimulation, techniques
• disability
• disease ex. Arthritis, ADHD, MS, AD, etc.
• disease prevention
• alternative therapies
• creative arts (i.e. music, dance, art therapy)
• adapted exercise, sport, equipment 
• certification and standards of practice
• wellness
• community resources
• services for caregivers
• any other related subjects 

Speakers will be contacted and booked by the President of QAAP-AQPL.  Speaker sessions are intended to maintain, upgrade, educate, and create awareness among the members of our association.  Speaker sessions will last approximately 1 hour including a 15 minute question period.  Ideally, speakers will participate on a "volunteer" basis, however they will be given the opportunity to promote themselves and their work to our membership.  Interested candidates should fill out this form and submit their candidacy as a QAAP-AQPL guest speaker!  We encourage you to share your resources and qualifications by enriching the educational knowledge of all QAAP-AQPL members!

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For comments, suggestions or additional information,
contact the QAAP at qaaprequests@hotmail.com