What TRO Does
Established in 1999, Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) is the only professional association that represents Therapeutic Recreation practitioners in the province. Our membership of more than 1,800 includes practitioners, educators, and students. Our mission is to lead the TR profession through growth, advocacy, and innovation. We do this by offering quality membership services including professional development, information, networking, advocacy, and evidence-based research and best practices. We set the standard for excellence in the profession through our Designation (R/TRO).
TR Resources
TR TALKS
INFOGRAPHICS
- Conducting in-person visits during COVID-19
- Visiting your loved ones in care homes during COVID-19
- TR Programming Tips & Resources
- Making meals together at home
- Fun, meaningful activities to do at home during COVID-19
TRO NEWS & ADVOCACY UPDATES
DECEMBER 15: The Patient Obbudsman state more Recreation Therapists should be hired to offset the impact of covid restrictions
MAY 29: TRO asks to address independent commission into Ontario's LTC system
MAY 12: TRO’s government advocacy during COVID-19
MAY 1: TRO sends follow-up letter urging Ont. gov't to recognize TR professionals
APRIL 27: Time to recognize TR professionals in LTC
APRIL 20: TRO welcomes emergency order limiting number of LTC homes in which staff may work
APRIL 8: Info regarding TRO Registration and Student Placements
MARCH 20: COVID-19 Update: TRO and Registration Applications
May 2023 Member Highlights
2023-05-16 National Volunteer Week - Monica Almas
2023-04-22 National Volunteer Week - Andrea Laforge
2023-04-20 National Volunteer Week - Mattea Mahut
2023-04-19