Workshops and Conferences

Professional development opportunities for RARC MAT practitioners, community psychologists, education and accessibility professionals

RARC hosts professional development events for psychologists and professionals in the field of neuropsychological assessment, post-secondary accessibility and transition services. RARC hosts a yearly two-day workshop as well as the High Incidence Disabilities Conference (HIDC) which takes place every few years. 

HIDC Conference 

We are excited to host our 3rd High Incidence Disabilities Conference on May 2 and 3, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. Please visit our HIDC 2024 page to learn more about our keynote speakers, registration information, and how to become a speaker or sponsor. 

Please contact us at hidc@queensu.ca with any questions or inquiries.

Lunch and Learn Series 2024

RARC hosts a series of monthly professional development lunch and learn sessions for accessibility services staff, educators and other professionals in the field of neuropsychological assessment and post-secondary accessibility and transition services. We are continuing to offer monthly lunch and learn sessions this fall. 

All sessions are free to join. Zoom meeting information for Winter 2024 sessions can be found in the flyer linked below. Slides will be made available to download following each session. 

Winter Lunch and Learn Flyer (PDF 416 KB) 

Winter 2024 Lunch and Learn Sessions 

Screening for Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Download Session Slides
Thursday, January 25th, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Transition Supports for Incoming Students: Download Session Slides
Thursday, February 29th, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Tricky Accommodation Issues
Thursday, March 28th, from 12pm to 1pm

Autism Spectrum Disorder: What it is and how to accommodate/support students with the condition: Download Session Slides
Thursday, September 21st, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Accommodating and Supporting Students with Specific Mental Health Disorders: Download Session Slides
Thursday, October 19th, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Tricky Accommodation Issues: Download Session Slides
Thursday, November 23rd, 12pm to 1pm

Demystifying Psychoeducational Assessments: Download Session Slides
Thursday, July 6th, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Linking Functional Impairments to Appropriate Accommodations: Download Session Slides
Thursday, July 20th, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: What it is and how to support students diagnosed with the conditionDownload Session Slides
Thursday, August 3rd, 12pm to 1pm

Tricky Accommodation Issues: Download Session Slides
Thursday, August 17th, 12pm to 1pm

Virtual Workshops

RARC's mission is to promote equity and access for students with neurodevelopmental disorders in post-secondary education, and one of the ways we aim to do this is by providing training and information to practitioners and educators across Ontario. See below for the latest virtual workshops being offered. 

Supporting Successful Transitions from Secondary to Post-Secondary and Beyond - November 24, 2023 from 2:00pm-3:30pm

In this presentation, we will discuss programming, accommodations, and supports that equip secondary students with disabilities with the necessary knowledge and skills to access post-secondary education. Presenters will highlight the important role of transition planning to help students feel more confident and prepared to meet educational challenges. The role of assessment and appropriate determination and implementation of accommodations will also be central to the discussion. This training is appropriate for school administration, resource teachers, guidance counsellors, and others supporting students. There is no fee for the training. See the linked flyer for the session objectives and the link to join the Zoom meeting. 

Session Flyer - Supporting Successful Transitions - Nov 24, 2023

RARC MAT Workshop

The next RARC MAT workshop will take place in May 2025.