RTI Annual Conference
Recreation Therapists of Indiana Annual Conference
March 5–6, 2026 | Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, IN
Two days of education, advocacy, and connection
2026 Conference Presenters
Total CEUs: 13 (6.5 per day)
Keynote Speakers
- Dr. Dawn DeVries – Advocacy, Legislation, & Recreational Therapy
- Surprise Guest – Second keynote experience
Concurrent Session Presenters
- Pat Griffith – Chair Chi
- Billy Blake, CTRS – Dementia Programming
- Dr. Holly Eichner – Vicarious Trauma & Burnout
- Dr. Blair McCissock – Equine Interaction (off-site--LIMITED SPACE SEE REGISTRATION)
- Bailey Harkins, MS, CTRS & Juanakee Durden, MA, MS, CTRS – Licensure Advocacy
- Dr. Jennifer Piatt – Interprofessional Collaboration
- Dr. Jared Allsop – Evidence-Based Practice
- Deb Thomas – LEGO Constructive Play
- Dr. Brent Wolfe – Elevating Our Practice
- Lori Schweyer, CTRS & Tyler Neimeyer, MS, CTRS – Grassroots Advocacy
- Silas McCuistion & Dr. Cedomir Stanojevic – TTRPGs in RT
Why Attend?
- Earn continuing education credits
- Learn evidence-based practices
- Advocate for the future of RT
- Network with peers and leaders
Conference Schedule at a Glance
Day 1
- Opening Keynote
- Concurrent Sessions
- Membership Meeting
- Networking Lunch
Day 2
- Opening Keynote
- Concurrent Sessions
- Networking Lunch
Registration
Early Bird
1 Day $120 | 2 Day $180
Regular
1 Day $135 | 2 Day $205
Late
1 Day $140 | 2 Day $220
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