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Conferences and Events

Stay tuned for the latest updates and details on our upcoming conferences, learning institutes and community building events!

UPCOMING ARCA Conferences/LEARNING INSTITUTES and Events

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Virtual Learning Conference

ARCA Virtual Learning Conference
May 2026

Registration Coming Soon
Columbus, OH cityscape by Chris F from Pexels.
Columbus, OH cityscape by Chris F from Pexels.

ARCA Pre-Conference Symposium

ARCA Pre-Conference Symposium
April 8, 2026
Columbus, Ohio                   

Presentation Proposals Opens Sept. 8

Due to a problem with the initial proposal portal, we are asking folks to please re-enter their proposals in the new portal.

Registration Coming Soon
Call for Proposals
Jingle 5K photo by pixelshot created in Canva
Jingle 5K photo by pixelshot created in Canva

ARCA’s Jingle Run, Walk, & Roll Virtual 5K

ARCA Virtual 5K
Registration Opens October 20

Registration by December 5

The Jingle—December 13, 2025 – January 3, 2026

Register Here!

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Celebrating students, giving high-fives by Yan Krukau from Pexels.
Celebrating students, giving high-fives by Yan Krukau from Pexels.

Celebrating Students and New Professionals: Pre-Conference Seminar at VRTAC-QE

ARCA Pre-Conference Seminar at VRTAC-QE
May 20, 2025

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Orlando downtown by Talia from Unsplash.
Orlando downtown by Talia from Unsplash.

ACA Conference, Orlando

ACA Conference & Expo
March 27-29, 2025

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Webinar image designed by Freepik.

Promoting Disability Awareness One Webinar At A Time

ARCA June 2024 Webinar Series
June 4, 14, 21, 28, 2024

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Group of ARCA members.
ARCA members, building community. Photo taken at event.

Building Community: Advancing Rehabilitation Counseling

ACA Virtual Learning Institute
May 1-31, 2024

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Building in New Orleans by Visuals by Sade from Pexels.
Building in New Orleans by Visuals by Sade from Pexels.

ACA Conference, New Orleans

ACA Conference & Expo
April 11-13, 2024

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65th Anniversary Image: 65 years

Celebrating 65 Years of ARCA: Pre-Conference Symposium

ARCA’s 65th Anniversary Pre-Conference Symposium
April 10, 2024

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Atlanta cityscape at night by Chase Emmons from Unsplash.
Atlanta cityscape at night by Chase Emmons from Unsplash.

The Future of Counseling

ACA Conference & Expo
April 26-29, 2018

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Golden Gate Bridge by Joonyeop Baek from Unsplash.
Golden Gate Bridge by Joonyeop Baek from Unsplash.

More Than a Conference, This is a Show of Solidarity

ACA Conference & Expo
March 16-19, 2017

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Advocacy, Counseling, Training and Research for Individuals with Disabilities

ARCA’s 60th Anniversary Conference September 14-17, 2017
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