RARC regularly hosts professional development events for psychologists and professionals in the field of psychological 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, including in 2024.
In-Person Events
Each year, the RARC Workshop takes place at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Our most recent workshop was held in May 2026 at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre. Stay tuned for details about the Spring 2027 workshop and registration information.
Every 5 years, the ARCs (RARC and NOARC) host a High Incidence Disability Conference (HIDC). Our most recent HIDC conference took place in May 2024. To stay up to date about all of RARC's in-person events, make sure to join our Contact List.
You can learn more about our current/past in-person events from the drop-downs below.
RARC Workshop
RARC hosts an annual workshop in Kingston, Ontario, for psychologists, accessibility services staff and other professionals in the fields of psychology, education, and accessibility. Our most recent workshop took place on May 8-9, 2025 with the theme "Beyond Barriers: Sharing Innovative Insights and Strategies in Post-Secondary Accessibility". This workshop was dedicated to exploring and sharing innovative practices, unique approaches, and new initiatives that are shaping the landscape of accessibility and student support in higher education. The next workshop will take place in Spring 2026.
Want to learn a little more about our past workshop?
In May 2024, we hosted our 3rd High Incidence Disabilities Conference in Toronto, Ontario. The theme was: Navigating Assessment, Academic Accommodations, and Post-Secondary Supports in a Changing World. This event welcomed over 200 attendees for two days of exceptional workshops and keynotes in the fields of mental health, learning disabilities, and ADHD, as well as breakout workshops from other field experts.
Want to learn a little more about the most recent conference?
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. There are no virtual workshops scheduled at the moment, but we will update information here when the next workshop is planned. You can check out our ongoing Lunch and Learn sessions (top of this page) and join our Contact List to stay tuned for upcoming workshops.
See the drop-downs below for examples of past virtual workshops.
In spring 2024, we hosted the teacher workshop series, where we presented content from our popular Parent Workshop Series, reframed for teachers, so that they may access the same material that we share directly with families. In these sessions, we discuss the challenges faced by students with neurodevelopmental disorders, and their families, as they transition from elementary to secondary school. Additionally, presenters highlight the important role of transition planning to help students feel more confident and prepared to meet educational challenges in secondary school and beyond.
This training is appropriate for teachers, school administrators, resource teachers, guidance counsellors, and others supporting students in the intermediate grades (grades 7-10). There is no fee for these sessions, however attendance at both sessions is mandatory.
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In this presentation, we discussed programming, accommodations, and supports that equip secondary students with disabilities with the necessary knowledge and skills to access post-secondary education. Presenters highlighted 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 was also 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.
Session Flyer - Supporting Successful Transitions - Nov 24, 2023
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If you're an Accessibility Services advisor, psychologist, or other professional in the field of psychological assessment and post-secondary accessibility, join our RARC contact list to receive information about upcoming professional development and training opportunities.
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