Quebec Association of Activity Professionals (QAAP-AQPL)
Overview:
Profession(s): Recreational Therapy
Member Type(s): Recreation therapists, recreation technicians/animators, special care counsellors
Scope: Regional - Quebec
Formed: 2002
Members: 135
Registration No.: 3361172615
Address: 5122 Cote-des-Neiges, P.O. Box 49524, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 2A5, Canada
Phone: 514 330-7227
Email: qaaprequests@hotmail.com
Website: www.qaap-aqpl.com
Description: QAAP-AQPL is a non profit association that serves Quebecers working in the fields of therapeutic recreation and related fields. We advocate for therapeutic recreation for people with special needs covering a wide spectrum of disabilities and age groups.
Mission/Aims: QAAP is committed to providing a forum, which will facilitate communication and networking, as well as support the establishment of standards of practice for individuals in the activity/recreation/leisure profession. This in essence will promote the advancement of quality programming for all the population we serve. QAAP will also strive to raise awareness of the profession through promotion and advocacy of recreation and leisure and its therapeutic benefits.
Principal Activities: Promotion of recreation and therepeutic benefits
Education of members
Networking and sharing ideas
Representation at National association
Awareness and promotion of recreation and its therapeutic benefits
Member Benefits: Employment postings, newsletters, minutes of meetings, educational workshops, educational meetings, professional discounts, professional representation and credibility, national and international affiliations, networking and sharing with peers, membership meetings every 6-weeks, professional bylaws, professional standards, Recreation Week promotional package, lending library, resource catalogue, etc.
Training/Licensing/Certification: 90 minute training sessions offered every six weeks, annual one day training workshop.
Affiliations: Associations to which we are a member:
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
National Association of Activity Professionals
Verification Criteria: University bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation or leisure administration. College (DEC) in community recreation leadership, recreation technician, or Special Care Counselling.
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