August 31, 2017 AATA is committed to non-discrimination and social justice and repudiates the racism and violent acts that have occurred in our nation. While the AATA values the right of free speech and recognizes the power and importance of peaceful protest, we...
August 3, 2017 At this time, the AATA would like to reiterate its commitment to supporting inclusivity as described in our Values Statement. The American Psychological Association (APA) released a statement last week, citing the substantial negative effects...
By Clara Keane | June 1, 2017 | Advocacy BACK TO THE MAIN BLOG Oregon House Bill 2434, which provides art therapy licensing and title protection for credentialed professionals, was signed into law by Governor Kate Brown on May 25, 2017. The bill passed the Senate on...
By Clara Keane | May 4, 2017 | Advocacy BACK TO THE MAIN BLOG On Monday evening, May 1, Arizona Governor Douglas Ducey signed SB 1434, art therapy services; contracting requirements, into law. The bill authorizes the state to contract with art therapists who hold...
By Clara Keane | April 20, 2017 | Advocacy BACK TO THE MAIN BLOG On Tuesday April 18, H.B. 298, Health Insurance – Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapists – Reimbursement, was approved by Governor Larry Hogan! The bill passed unanimously through the House...
By Irene Rosner David, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LCAT, HLM | January 27, 2016 | About Art Therapy BACK TO THE MAIN BLOG When asked to represent our field and organization on this panel during the Outsider Art Fair in New York, I was both honored and challenged. For decades I...
