Monday, September 28th
Noon – 2:00 pm
VRA Annual Meeting and Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm
APSE Board Meeting
Exhibit Set-Up
Conference Registration
2:00 - 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
Sponsored by DARS - Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Didlake 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
Networking Break/AT Room Open
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
Networking Break
Wednesday September 30th
Conference Registration
Breakfast
8:30 – 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
9:45 – 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
Networking Break
Agenda Subject to Change