Collaborations Conference 2018

The annual Collaborations Conference brings together rehabilitation professionals, educators and advocates for the purpose of enhancing services that lead to successful employment and quality community-based services for individuals with disabilities. 

This year's theme "It Starts With Us!" challenges all of us to stretch our imaginations and think "outside of the box" to implement evolving public policy changes so that we can unlock each others potential as well as the potential of individuals with disabilities that we serve.  

The Collaborations Conference is a joint conference hosted by a partnership between the Virginia Rehabilitation Association (VRA), the Virginia Association of Community Rehabilitation Programs (vaACCSES) and the Virginia Association of Persons Supporting Employment First (VA-APSE).  The only one of its kind in the country.

This year's agenda is packed with exciting learning sessions and excellent networking opportunities. We hope these opportunities and tools will inspire participants to transform Virginia into a leader in the provision of quality community-based services.  Attendees include state and local public and private providers of community-based services, private not-for-profit providers, school transition professionals, local CSB providers, AbilityOne providers, mental health service providers, OneStop workplace professionals, and individuals with disabilities.

Join us at the Norfolk waterfront for an energizing and inspiring conference filled with best practice information, as well as opportunities to renew and expand relationships with your public and private sector peers.

 FAQs

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact Marilyn Morrison at mmorrison@vaacces.org with registration questions and Karen Tefelski at ktefelski@vaaccses.org with business development and all other questions. 

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Registration can be transferred into another attendee's name.  Deadline for changes is Friday, September 14, 2018. Changes can be made on-line using your Eventbrite confirmation number provided in your Eventbrite email registration confirmation.  Instructions are provided as part of the Eventbrite registration confirmation.  You may also contact Marilyn Morrison at mmorrison@vaaccses.org or Karen Tefelski at ktefelski@vaaccses.org after Sept 14th.

Can I update my registration information?

Please follow the Eventbrite instructions included in your Eventbrite registration confirmation email.

What is the refund policy?

Cancellations must be received in writing or via email to mmorrison@vaaccses.org by Friday, September 7, 2018 to qualify for a refund on payments including purchase orders.  After that date, individuals and/or organizations will be responsible for the registration.  A $50 administration fee will be charged for each registrant's cancellation with the balance of the registration fee refunded.  No-shows will be liable for registration costs and will be billed if not already paid. 

Special Accommodations?

Please email mmorrison@vaaccses.org for any special accommodation/accessibility requests that you require (i.e. interpreter, etc.)  Note that requests must be in writing (email accepted) and received by Friday, August 31, 2018 to ensure reasonable availability of these services. After this date, special accommodations can not be guaranteed.

CRC Credits Available?

CRC credits will be available for persons attending the Collaborations Conference 2018.  Number of credits and the necessary forms will be available at the conference.