Notable Recreational Therapists of the 20th Century

Abstract

The list of “Notable Recreational Therapists of the 20th Century” was developed by first identifying individuals who obviously warranted being on the list. These individuals were then asked to suggest others who they felt should appear on the list. As a result, a total of thirty-seven individuals were identified as being “Notable Recreational Therapists of the 20th Century.” Eleven were classified as “Early Notable Recreational Therapists of the 20th Century,” while twenty-seven were classified as “Later Notable Recreational Therapists of the 20th Century.” Two individuals added to the list of “Later Notable Recreational Therapists of the 20th Century,” recommended by those previously identified as being notable recreational therapists, were Linda Buettner and Judi Voelkl’s whose lives were shortened by cancer. Of course, there is bound to be disagreement as to who should appear. The selection process employed would seem to be the best means to identify worthy individuals.