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Join us for the 28th Annual Collaborations Conference!

Rehabilitation professionals, educators, and advocates come together to enhance services that lead to successful employment and quality community-based services for Virginians with disabilities. Participate in evolving public policy, sharing best practices, and networking with industry peers. Be part of shaping Virginia’s future in community-based services and   employment opportunities for all!

Registration for the 2026 Collaborations Conference will open in early May 2026. 

Procrastinator Registration Rate

(November 1 –  December 8)

Member $490
Non-Member $545

Day Pass Rate

(December 9 or 10)

Member/Non-Member $275

Reception Only Rate

(December 8)

Member/Non-Member $70

Awards Lunch Only Rate

(December 9)

Member/Non-Member $70

Please Note: Credit Fees will be applied to all registration rates

Refund Policy: Refunds will be granted upon written request via email by November 1, 2025. Refund request must be in writing via email to the Collaborations Conference at membership@vaaccses.org. A $50 admin fee will be deducted from any refund.

Photo/Video Release: By submitting your registration, you are providing permission for your images, captured during regular activities and meetings at the Collaborations Conference through video, photo and digital camera, to be used solely for Collaborations Conference purposes and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership. You hereby release the Collaborations Conference, its partners, directors, officers, agents, employees, and customers from all claims on account of such use.

If you do not wish to grant permission for the photo release above, you understand that it is your responsibility to provide notice of that fact at the conference registration desk.

If registering multiple attendees, you agree to inform all registrants of this photo release and the responsibility to provide notice to the Collaborations Conference staff if they do not wish to grant permission.

Please Note: For DARS registration, please contact Sherrina Sewell at sherrina.sewell@dars.virginia.gov 

Register Now

CONTACT US

For more information about the conference, contact:

Collaborations Conference Headquarters
804-210-5679
membership@vaACCSES.org


Collaborations Conference Awards 2025

Do you know someone who serves recognition? Nominate them today for an industry award.

At the 2025 Collaborations Conference, we will be recognizing outstanding individuals during
our Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Honors will include:

Personal Achievement Award
Karen Tefelski Champion of Collaborations Award
Business/Employer Award
Direct Service Provider Award

Please use the link below to nominate deserving individuals for these awards.

Nominations are due October 15th.

Award Nomination

CONTACT US

For more information about the conference, contact:

Collaborations Conference Headquarters
804-210-5679
membership@vaACCSES.org