Education
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Thursday–Saturday, January 21–23, 2027 · Rosen Shingle Creek
A dedicated track for VR counselors, state agency staff, case managers, and rehabilitation engineers who fund and coordinate adaptive mobility.
Programming Built for Agency Partners
Connect with the people, programs, and practices shaping adaptive mobility access.
This programming is designed for state Vocational Rehabilitation leaders, policy and funding decision-makers, counselors, and agency staff involved in developing, administering, authorizing, and funding mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities.
Sessions provide a practical introduction to NMEDA's Quality Assurance Program (QAP), state adoption of QAP, and the benefits of working with QAP-accredited dealers. Sessions will also explore best practices and guidelines for VR programs and how agencies can support safe, appropriate, and effective vehicle modification services. Attendees will have opportunities to connect directly with industry professionals and, in the Expo Hall, experience firsthand the equipment and technologies used to support adaptive transportation.
January 21 to 23, 2027State VR leaders, policy and funding decision-makers, VR counselors, and agency staff who develop, administer, authorize, or fund mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities.
Thursday, January 21 to Saturday, January 23, 2027
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida
Contact Mikala Poulos at mikala.poulos@nmeda.org
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Register for the VR Program by emailing Mikala Poulos at mikala.poulos@nmeda.org
Email MikalaStaying longer?VR Programming concludes Saturday at 12:00 p.m., but your conference experience doesn't have to end there. VR attendees are welcome to stay and participate in the remainder of the NMEDA Conference by registering for the full conference. Continue exploring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and the Expo alongside the broader NMEDA community. Mikala can add the full conference to your registration.
VR Program Schedule
Schedule and rooms subject to change.
- Thursday January 21
- 5:00 PMto 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Private reception; by invitation only.
RoomLake Tahoe - Friday January 22
- 10:00 AMto 11:00 AM
QAP Back to the Basics: What VR Professionals Need to Know
A practical introduction to NMEDA's Quality Assurance Program (QAP), including key Rules and Guidelines, state VR adoption, and what QAP means for the people and programs involved in adaptive mobility. Explore the benefits of QAP for consumers, dealers, CDRSs, and VR agencies, and how a quality assurance program can support safe, consistent, and effective vehicle modification services.
RoomWekiwa 3 - 11:00 AMto 12:00 PM
Recommended Practices: A Roadmap for VR
What do the recently updated Recommended Practices for Driver Rehabilitation & Vehicle Modifications mean for VR agencies? This panel will introduce the document's purpose, intended audience, and core principles, with a focus on how it can support Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies in promoting safety, quality, consistency, and fiscal responsibility when providing vehicle modification services.
RoomWekiwa 3 - 12:00 PMto 1:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch and network with other pre-conference attendees.
RoomSuwannee 11/12 - 1:00 PMto 3:00 PM
VR Roundtables: Trends, Challenges & Solutions
Bring your questions, ideas, and experiences to the table. This interactive, semi-structured roundtable session gives VR professionals an opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and learn from peers about emerging trends, current challenges, and practical issues affecting vocational rehabilitation and adaptive mobility.
RoomWekiwa 3 - 4:00 PMto 5:00 PM
NMEDA Welcome Reception
Meet the broader NMEDA community as the full conference gets underway.
RoomSebastian Pre-Function - 5:00 PMto 6:00 PM
Opening General Session
The official start of the 2027 NMEDA Conference & Expo.
RoomSebastian I-1/2/3 - 6:00 PMto 9:00 PM
Grand Opening Expo & Dinner
Explore the newest mobility solutions, meet the exhibitors behind them, and start the conference reconnecting with colleagues from across the mobility community.
RoomSebastian J/K/L - Saturday January 23
- 8:00 AMto 9:00 AM
General Session & Breakfast
Start the day with breakfast alongside the full NMEDA community.
RoomSebastian I-1/2/3 or Panzacola H-1/2/3 - 9:00 AMto 12:00 PM
Product Demonstration: Explore the Equipment
Get hands-on with the equipment and mobility solutions. Join industry experts on the Expo floor to learn more about the equipment VR professionals may encounter, including vehicle features, specific client applications and considerations, and real-world use. Gain a better understanding of the solutions being evaluated, recommended, and funded for consumers.
RoomSebastian J/K/L