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Nov 15, 2011 12:01 PM
From Diane Sawyer with ABC News: "In the 10 months since a bullet to the brain left her in critical condition, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has relearned how to talk -- a feat largely credited to music therapy."
 
Diane Sawyer of ABC News discusses her special about Giffords and husband Mark Kelly. Watch tonight to see her story and how music therapy aided her in her recovery.
 
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the AMTA Annual Conference at the Atlanta Hilton, beginning with a free institute on Wednesday, November 16th. Still plenty of space in all the Institutes and CMTEs. Make sure to catch our gala Opening Session at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 17th!
 
Nov 11, 2011 01:47 PM
"Music therapy is empowering. It allows people with special needs to engage in the vibrant and participatory world of music, and creates a vessel for learning and social interaction in people who would otherwise find it difficult to do these things." Click to watch this video from the Veria Network featuring music therapist and AMTA member, Robert Krout.
 
At the General Business meetings Atlanta proposed changes to the Articles of Incorporation and to the AMTA Bylaws will be brought to the membership. Both documents are important to AMTA, and when changes or amendments are needed, the AMTA membership votes. Please read on for a discussion of the proposed changes.
 
2011 AMTA Conference Attendees can receive a discount on roundtrip fare from the Atlanta Airport to the conference hotel in downtown Atlanta with TAASS Airport Shuttle Service.
 
Attendees can check out the 2011 Conference Final Program online now!
 
Nov 07, 2011 07:24 PM
AMTA's new acronym implementation policy will be become effective no later than January 1, 2012.
 
Nov 01, 2011 07:22 PM
The Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR), held a congressional briefing entitled, “Protecting the Future of Medicare Rehabilitation.” on Tuesday, November 1st, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building.
 
Candidates’ Biographical Summaries & Responses to Questions about Elected Positions & the Music Therapy Profession may be found online in the member area. Current 2011 Professional, Retired & Honorary Life AMTA members should be prepared to vote as usual via the US Postal Service. Your ballot will be mailed on November 9, 2011, so expect to see it in your mailbox within a week of that date. Your completed ballot must be postmarked on or before December 12, 2011. No exceptions will be made.
 
Oct 14, 2011 05:15 PM
AMTA releases its 2010 Annual Report. Read more for a review of highlights, successes and association activities over the past year.
 
Oct 14, 2011 05:11 PM
The newest issue of Music Therapy Matters, Vol. 14, No. 3 is now online. Members can look inside for information on music therapy happenings across the country, an update on the Wilson Trust initiative, an interview with Dr. Clifford Madsen and more. Check it out today.
 
From The Harvard Crimson: “It’s just amazing to see how music can touch children and adults, and how it can heal and make a difference in people’s lives in so many different ways,” said Marcia E. Humpal, former vice-president of American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and current co-chair of AMTA’s Autism Strategic Priority Workgroup.
 
"A new study finds music therapy promotes reaction and helps ease pain in critical care patients." Michelle Miller reports for CBS News.
 
Oct 10, 2011 04:25 PM
AMTA is excited to announce the launch of a new and innovative project and we are asking for your help. You have the opportunity to submit a short video in which you expand on the statement “Music therapy is…”
 
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