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03/12/2026

ATRA ADVOCACY ACTION ALERT! 📣

Take action to speak out against the lawsuit (Texas v. Kennedy) regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the integrated community setting requirements:

Nine states including Texas, Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota are part of a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services. In the lawsuit Texas v. Kennedy, the states are challenging the 2024 update to Section 504 which includes the right to receive services in the person’s community rather than in an institution; a ban on discrimination due to disability in medical treatment decisions including organ transplants and in cases of limited resources/equipment; accessible medical equipment and websites; and requirements for reasonable accommodation and effective communication.

If you live in one of the nine states involved in the lawsuit, please contact your state attorney general and governor to express your concerns about the lawsuit and the impact it will have on individuals with disabilities. A sample letter has been provided as part of this advocacy and legislative alert.

This is ATRA in Action. We're stronger together! Download the full Action Alert and access the sample letter now at the link below. 👏

atra-online.com/advocacy

03/07/2026

March is Disability Awareness Month:

Let's learn a little about Autism and the Role RT'S play!

Autism Spectrum Disorder-a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.

Affecting 1 in 36 children, it is a "spectrum" with varied support needs, ranging from daily assistance to independent living.

Common Challenges Individuals with autism may face significant challenges, including:
➡️Social/Communication: Trouble reading body language, understanding emotions, and sustaining conversations.
➡️Behavioral/Sensory: High anxiety regarding changes in routine, sensitivity to lights/sounds/smells, and need for intense, focused interests.
➡️Daily Life: Executive functioning struggles (organization, planning) and, in some cases, intellectual disabilities.

CTRS Role:
Key Benefits & Approaches
⏯️Social & Emotional Growth: Group activities like team sports, drama, and art therapy help improve inclusion, confidence, communication, sharing, and interaction with peers.

⏯️Physical Health: Activities such as cycling, swimming, sports, and gym membership improve coordination, confidence, healthy habits, and physical fitness.

⏯️Skill Generalization: It helps apply skills learned in traditional therapy to real-world, daily life situations.

⏯️Reduced Stress: Creative, non-verbal outlets (like art, music, or physicalexercise), positive coping skills that can lower stress and boost self-esteem.

🏅Common Therapeutic Activities:
Physical/Sensory: Swimming, cycling, yoga, walking, visiting a gym, gardening, and dance.

Creative/Cognitive: Art, music, journaling, photography, and, board games.

Animal-Assisted: Equine (horseback riding), visiting dogs and cats for improved sensory, motor, and social skills.

03/05/2026

✈️🌏 is BeMoo!!

BeMoo is back after a little vacation!! Ready for Recreational Therapists of Indiana conference 2026

03/03/2026

March is Disability Awareness 2026

We come together to foster inclusion, break down barriers, and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in all areas of community life!
Stay tuned this month and how Get Rec'd serves and supports our amazing individuals.

03/01/2026

Hey Waiver Recipients and providers the waiver proposed amendments are linked in the following post.

For RETH the proposed change is:
RETH providers will not be able to bill under RETH for transporting clients

RETH providers would have to bill for transportation under transportation, not RETH time. Transportation is a flat rate and is only billed for 1 time per day, regardless of how much staff drove a client.

The Arc of Indiana Weekly News - https://mailchi.mp/arcind/the-arc-of-indiana-news-6211253 An impt. new waiver announcement, sign up for a special Ask The Arc webinar on proposed waiver amendments, and more, in this week's newsletter. Subscribe at https://www.arcind.org/get-involved/connect-with-us/.

02/25/2026

Celebrate RT month

Meet Emily and her RT Jessica R.

Why RT is important to me?

RT is important to Emily because it helps her learn safety skills, make friends and stay active!

Favorite moment with RT?

Emily's favorite memory with RT was going to the waterpark over summer break!

02/24/2026

Celebrate RT Month

Meet Chelsea
She has been an RT for 10 years!

Her Favorites:
🎲game: Cows in Space, Phase 10, and Skip-bo
🧉drink: Diet Coke and Proffee
🥨snack: Built Puff Protein Bars and String Cheese
👨‍🍳Restaurant: Puerto Vallarta
🛒place to shop: Hobby Lobby

Her most memorable momentS:
✈️ Exploring Accessible travel with one of her clients

💪🥇watching 2 of her clients kick butt and blowing their exercise goals out of the water and going on their goal session

✈️Getting to go to her first ATRA conference representing Get Rec'd

02/23/2026

Celebrate RT Month

Meet Connie and her CTRS Kylee

Why RT is important to me?
RT is important to me because I get to get out in the community and play games with Kylee and it makes me more happy.

Favorite moment with RT?
Playing cards, bingo Tuesdays, and going to prom

02/22/2026

Hey Johnson County/Greenwood Residents:

This is a great program for inclusive sports.

If you would like to learn more, please contract the information on the shared post.

We are excited to announce that registration for our Challenger Division will open March 1st at 12:00am and close on March 14th at 11:59pm. Please reach out to Jason Bilsland at bilsland1@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.

The Challenger League enables boys and girls with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-?? to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. The Challenger League games are played on Friday nights at the Greenwood Little League diamonds.

Our Challenger League also relies on Challenger Buddies. These Buddies help out in the field with the players, assist them with making plays in the field and when at bat, and protect them while on the field. Most importantly, having these Buddies allows the families of the players to sit in the bleachers and watch their children have a blast on the field with their Buddy. If you are interested in becoming a Challenger Buddy or would like more information, please reach out to Jason Bilsland at bilsland1@sbcglobal.net and he can get you more information!

02/21/2026

Celebrate RT Month

Meet Grace
She has been an RT for 6 months!! She completed her internship with Get Rec’d

Her Favorite:
🎲game: taco cat goat cheese pizza
🧉drink: coffee
🥨snack: flaming hot Cheetos
👨‍🍳Restaurant: sip coffee house
🛒place to shop: target

Her most memorable moment: going on my first camping trip!