Workshops and Conferences

As a centre of excellence, RARC hosts professional development events for psychologists and professionals in the field of neuropsychological assessment and 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 3^rd High Incidence Disabilities Conference on May 2 and 3, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.  This year’s theme is: Navigating Assessment, Academic Accommodations, and Post-Secondary Supports in a Changing World.  This event features several well-respected and prominent keynote speakers in the fields of mental health, learning disabilities, and ADHD, as well as breakout workshops from other field experts.

Feel free to email hidc@queensu.ca with any questions or inquiries.

Lunch and Learn Series 2023

This summer, RARC began hosting a series of 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 Fall 2023 sessions can be found in the flyer linked below. Slides will be made available to download following each session. 

Fall Lunch and Learn Flyer (PDF 357 KB) 

Fall 2023 Lunch and Learn Sessions 

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
Thursday, October 19th, from 12 pm to 1 pm

Tricky Accommodation Issues 
Thursday, November 23rd, 12pm to 1pm

RARC MAT Workshop

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