October 5, 2017 On September 29, 2017, the AATA responded to a request for public comments (Docket No. CDC-2017-0607) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). In the letter, the AATA...
By Clara Keane | September 7, 2017 | Advocacy BACK TO THE MAIN BLOG AATA representatives and Delaware art therapists will proudly witness the signing of the art therapy licensure bill S.B. 43 into law tomorrow, September 8, 2017. Jennifer August, MCAT, ATR-BC shares...
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...
