Monday, September 28th
VRA Annual Meeting and Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
APSE Board Meeting
Exhibit Set-Up
Conference Registration
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
vaACCSES Board Meeting
Pre-Conference Sessions:
Ethical Considerations for Rehabilitation Professionals 2026
Positive Psychology
8:00 pm
Music Bingo
Tuesday, September 29th
Conference Registration
Exhibits Open
Breakfast
Sponsored by ABLEnow
Opening Keynote: Hasan Davis
Written Off, Not Finished: Making Believable Futures Possible
Sponsored by DARS - Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Didlake, SOAR365 and VersAbility Resources
Break Out Sessions:
Beyond the $2,000 Limit: Medicaid Works, WISA Services and ABLE Strategies for Employment Success
Serving Both Sides: Effective Engagement Strategies for Employers and Job Seekers
Launching Futures: Collaborative Pre-ETS Delivery through Successful Partnerships
Sponsored by FCE Benefits
Nedra Moncrief-Craig, Commissioner, DARS
Sponsored by The Choice Group
Networking Break
Break Out Sessions:
CLiC – Community Living Connections ReIgnite
Practical and Ethical Use of AI to Support Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
Sponsored by Moms in Motion
Break Out Sessions:
Yoga, Group Singing and Other Easy Rehabilitative Activities
ADHD: New Information for Vocational Rehabilitation
Preparing Educators to Engage in and Support CIE for Transition Age Youth
Sponsored by RSVP
Wednesday September 30th
Conference Registration
Breakfast
Sponsored by ABLEnow
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Break Out Sessions:
From Cliff to Bridge: Neuroaffirming Pathways to Employment and Independence
Burnout Ahead: Recognizing the Signs and Shifting Gears Before You Stall
Cook. Nourish. Thrive. – Food: The Universal Ingredient for Confidence, Independence and Health
Sponsored by MHP
9:45 am – 10:45 am
Break Out Sessions:
Beyond Words: The Power of Communication, Listening, and Human Connection
Transforming Guardianship in Virginia: Moving from Protection to Empowered Decision-Making
Situational Awareness Across the Lifespan: Skills That Support Safety, Independence and Employment
Sponsored by Sentinel Robotic Solutions, LLC
Networking Break
Closing Keynote: Hasan Davis
From Inspiration to Transformation: Building Systems That Deal Hope
Sponsored by MarshMcLennan Agency
Agenda Subject to Change