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UPCOMING ARCA Conferences/LEARNING INSTITUTES and Events

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Virtual Learning Conference

ARCA Virtual Learning Conference
May 2026

Registration Opens April 13
Columbus, OH cityscape by Chris F from Pexels.
Columbus, OH cityscape by Chris F from Pexels.

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.)

Program Guide
Travel, Hotel, and Columbus Information and More!
Registration

Thank you to our 2026 Pre-Conference Symposium Sponsors

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Jingle 5K photo by pixelshot created in Canva

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

Pictures and TImes!
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.

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.

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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