2026 Minnesota Rehabilitation Association Conference

This 2-day conference promises excellent speakers, sessions, connection, food, and fun. You are welcome to register for the full conference or whatever days work best for you!

Snapshot Summary Agenda for 2026 Annual Conference

Thursday, October 29, 2026 (CEUs available)

12:00 - 4:00 Motivational Interviewing 101: Basics for a Different Conversation with Sarah Cameron

5:30 – 8:30 Alliance gathering and celebration at Surly Brewing - Loon Room. 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. All are welcome. See details on the Flyer Here!

Friday, October 30, 2026 - 8:30 – 4:30

Break-out Sessions (CEUs available)

• Motivational Interviewing 201: Where Talking Draws Out Change with Sarah Cameron

• Supporting People Under Pressure: Family Dynamics, Professional Response, and Relational Capacity with Jimmie Heags
• The Cups of Tea Approach to Employer Engagement with Hollie Peterson, Jai Yerbich, and Feliciana Chavez Martin

12:15- 1:30 Awards Lunch Banquet

Break-out Sessions (CEUs available)

• The Quiet Power of Advocacy in Vocational Rehabilitation: When Language Shifts, the Mission Endures with Dr. Todd Walls

• Nuts and Bolts of Being “Job Ready” with Cristy Johnson and Stephanie Kruger

Attendees will receive a printed program schedule at registration, also accessible digitally.

$25 off Early Bird registration dates thru 9/28.

Low student rate at $50.00

Low retiree rate at $150.00

Virtual Ethics Session with Todd Walls (Friday 10/30 1:30 - 3:00) can be registered for separately/stand alone for $50.00