Spring 2026 IARP Washington Conference
The Heart of Vocational Rehabilitation: Empower, Engage, Evolve
Muckleshoot Casino & Resort
2402 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002
Registration for our in‑person Spring Conference is now open!
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Join us for two days of learning, connection, and professional growth:
- April 23 – Pre‑Conference Networking Event & Dinner
Sponsored by Gardiant Works
- April 24 – Full‑Day Conference
Lock in the Early Bird Rate through February 14!
Neil Bennett Memorial Scholarship
We are honored to introduce the inaugural Neil Bennett Memorial Scholarship, created to recognize Neil's longstanding dedication and volunteerism within IARP and his commitment to advancing our profession. This scholarship will award one member a full registration to the IARP WA Spring Conference.
We encourage you to apply or nominate a colleague here:
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Room Details
A room block is available at the Muckleshoot Casino & Resort:
- $169 – Thursday night
- $229 – Friday night
Please mention that you are with IARP when booking your room.
We are pleased to announce our speakers:
Keynote: Jonathan Berreth, MS, CRC, Adjunct Professor for Western Oregon University: From Injured Worker to VRC: A journey Shaped by Rehabilitation
Presentation: Partnering with the Department of Labor & Industries
Presenter: Caitlyn Jekel, MPA, Chief of Return to Work Partnerships; Ryan Guppy, CDMS, Quality Assurance Manager; and Lara Drabek, CDMS, Vocational Services Specialist Supervisor.
Presentation: Beyond Compliance: Voc Rehab's Role in ADA Accommodation Success
Presenter: Beth De Lima, MBA, SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP, IMBA, President and Principal of HRM Consulting and Leave Management Solutions.
Presentation: From Client to Counselor: A Dual Perspective on Vocational Rehabilitation
Presenter: Raena Lorio, MS, CRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at Strategic Consulting Services.
Presentation: Artificial Intelligence for VRCs: How to chat with chatbots
Presenter: David Flores, MS, CRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at Rainier Case Management and Ilana Lehmann, PhD, CRC, VSS 3 - Education Specialist at The Department of Labor and Industries.
If you have any questions, please contact us at iarpwaboard@gmail.com.
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Amy Peterson
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
apeterson@scsvoc.com
Federal Way, WA United States
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