Recreation Therapy

Established in September 1980, the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI) is a national research organization concerned with monitoring the physically activity levels of Canadians and sharing knowledge about the importance of leading healthy, active lifestyles.

Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) champions healthy, active kids by promoting and advancing quality health and physical education opportunities and healthy learning environments.

RT Wise Owls is a free database and information resource center developed by the Recreational Therapy (RT) Program at Temple University that contains evidence-based research and resources relevant to the scope of RT practice.

The ALACD encourages people with disabilities to make physical activity a regular part of their lives and helps build the capacity of communities and organizations to make this possible.

The National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) offers resources for seniors on caregiving, legal and financial matters, end-of-life planning, and physical and mental health.

These National Standards of Practice reflect the team approach to therapeutic recreation service delivery.

The Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association is a national association of practitioners in the field of Therapeutic Recreation. The association represents the interests and need of all Recreation Therapists across the country.

Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) is the professional association that represents Therapeutic Recreation practitioners in the province. It was established in 1999 and has since grown to a membership of more than 1,800 practitioners, educators, and students.

The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD) promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives.

A professional organization for leisure recreation providers in healthcare settings.

OADD is a professional organization of people working and studying in the field of developmental disabilities, throughout Ontario.