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
Virtual Learning Conference
ARCA Virtual Learning Conference
May 2026
Important Dates
- Live Virtual Sessions: May 7-28, 2026
- Recorded Sessions Available Through: July 15, 2026
- Registration Deadline: May 22, 2026
Continuing Education (CE) Information
Live Session (May 2026):
- CEs available for NBCC
- CEs available for CRC/CVE
Recorded Sessions (Available through July 2026):
- CEs available for CRC/CVE only
One (1) CRC/CVE CE per session whether it viewed Live or Recorded.
Student Members – $5
Professional Members – $30
(That’s less than $4 per CE!!)
Non-Student Members – $40 
Join ARCA, provide your ARCA ID number, and your registration fee drops to $5!
Non-Professional Members – $115
(That’s less than $15 per CE) Join ARCA, provide your ARCA ID number, and your registration fee drops to $30!
ARCA 2026 Pre-Conference Symposium
ARCA Pre-Conference Symposium
April 8, 2026 (and April 9)
Columbus, Ohio
Please note there may be changes to presentation times as the program is finalized. (Must register by March 23 to have lunch included.)
Thank you to our 2026 Pre-Conference Symposium Sponsors
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ARCA’s Jingle Run, Walk, & Roll Virtual 5K
ARCA Virtual 5K
Donations for student funds are appreciated. Please email the ARCA office arcaoffice@arcaweb.org
The Jingle—December 13, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Celebrating Students and New Professionals: Pre-Conference Seminar at VRTAC-QE
ARCA Pre-Conference Seminar at VRTAC-QE
May 20, 2025
ACA Conference, Orlando
ACA Conference & Expo
March 27-29, 2025
Promoting Disability Awareness One Webinar At A Time
ARCA June 2024 Webinar Series
June 4, 14, 21, 28, 2024
Building Community: Advancing Rehabilitation Counseling
ACA Virtual Learning Institute
May 1-31, 2024
ACA Conference, New Orleans
ACA Conference & Expo
April 11-13, 2024
Celebrating 65 Years of ARCA: Pre-Conference Symposium
ARCA’s 65th Anniversary Pre-Conference Symposium
April 10, 2024
The Future of Counseling
ACA Conference & Expo
April 26-29, 2018
More Than a Conference, This is a Show of Solidarity
ACA Conference & Expo
March 16-19, 2017
Advocacy, Counseling, Training and Research for Individuals with Disabilities
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