NARRTC 2026: Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Present, Charting our Future
April 14 & 15, 2026
Thank you for joining us for Minding our Methods, Enhancing Community, Health, and Employment Outcomes with People with Disabilities! Join us again April 14th and 15th, 2026 at the Embassy Suites in Old Town Alexandria!
Registration is open! Early registration is available through February 28th. Members save an additional $100 on early and regular registration. Student registration is also available.
Call for proposals is open! Submit your presentations, panels, and posters by Nov 18th.
2026 Conference Agenda (March 2026)
Coming soon. Review previous agendas.
Best Paper and Poster Awards
Best Paper competition will open in the Fall.
Best Poster competition: Fellows, students, and mentors: The NARRTC conference poster session offers an excellent opportunity to share your work with the NIDILRR community and to be recognized for your work!
2026 NARRTC Awards
Nominations for NARRTC’s Distinguished, Commendation, and Special Contribution Awards will open soon. Learn about these awards and how you can recognize the outstanding work of your colleagues and community members.
Hotel Information
The 2026 Annual Conference and Business Meeting will be held at the Embassy Suites Old Town, Alexandria, VA. Conference room rates are available through March 13th through the hotel’s registration portal or by calling and using conference code NAR.
A Message from the Executive and Conference Committees
The 2026 NARRTC Conference and Meeting is planned as an in-person meeting in April. We continue to monitor local and national health guidance as we move forward. Information will be updated if changes in COVID rates require us to consider alternatives.
Call for Nominations
Executive committee elections will be held during the business meeting of the annual conference. Learn about open positions and how to submit a nominations. This is a great opportunity to get involved in this important organization!