With the regulation written the way it is- it will be difficult to meet the minimum requirements of an activity professional for ADC programs in the rural parts of the state.  Please consider the following suggested changes:

1.Be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist, activities professional, or related creative arts specialist, or related health care clinician.

2. Be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist, activities professional or related creative arts specialist, or related health care clinician.

4. Have a least an Associates degree in a human service, health care, education, physical education, humanities, psychology, social sciences, social work, disability studies, fine arts, or related field.