RP Conference 2026
The 28th Annual Rehabilitation Psychology Conference (RP2026) is scheduled to take place from February 19 to 22, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event is a continuing education program sponsored by the APA Division of Rehabilitation Psychology (Division 22) and the Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology (ARP), in affiliation with the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology (ABRP), Foundation of Rehabilitation Psychology (FRP), and Council of Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Training Programs (CRPPTP).
The conference theme, "Grounded in Evidence, Driven by Purpose: The Future of Rehabilitation Psychology," underscores the field's commitment to advancing evidence-based practices through the latest research and clinical approaches. Attendees can expect sessions focusing on the integration of science and practice to enhance care, foster resilience, and create meaningful change in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
RP2026 will offer various networking opportunities, including breakfast roundtables, social hours, and a conference reception. Notable sessions include the keynote address by Dr. Jeanne Hoffman titled "Grounded in Evidence, Growing with Purpose: Lessons from a Life in Rehabilitation Psychology," and the Tamara Dembo & Beatrice Wright Award Lecture by Dr. Michelle A. Meade on psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation psychology.
This conference is designed for psychologists, trainees, and transdisciplinary rehabilitation professionals across career stages and settings. It provides a platform to learn, exchange innovative ideas, and reinforce the critical role of science-practice integration in improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
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Speakers(18)
Aaron Turner
PhD, ABRP at University of Washington
Dr. Aaron Turner is a board-certified rehabilitation psychologist and researcher focusing on rehabilitation outcomes.
Alexandra Terrill
PhD at University of Utah
Dr. Alexandra Terrill is a researcher specializing in positive psychology interventions for individuals with chronic health conditions.
Allen W. Heinemann
PhD, ABPP, FAPA, FACRM at Northwestern University
Dr. Allen W. Heinemann is a board-certified clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in rehabilitation psychology.
Beatrice Lee
PsyD at University of Washington
Dr. Beatrice Lee is a clinical psychologist focusing on the application of positive psychology in rehabilitation contexts.
Charles D. Callahan
PhD, MBA, ABPP at Private Practice
Dr. Charles D. Callahan is a board-certified clinical psychologist and business expert in rehabilitation psychology practice.
Emily Lund
PhD, CRC at University of Alabama
Dr. Emily Lund is a certified rehabilitation counselor and researcher, focusing on ethical and psychosocial issues related to disability and rehabilitation.
Erin Andrews-Ash
PsyD at University of Texas Health Science Center
Dr. Erin Andrews-Ash is a clinical psychologist with expertise in integrating positive psychology into rehabilitation assessment and care.
Jeanne Hoffman
PhD, ABPP at University of Washington
Dr. Jeanne Hoffman is a board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in rehabilitation psychology, with extensive experience in research and clinical practice focusing on individuals with disabilities.
Lauren Stutts
PhD at Davidson College
Dr. Lauren Stutts is a professor and researcher focusing on positive psychology and its application in rehabilitation settings.
Lindsey Major Knowles
PhD at University of Washington
Dr. Lindsey Major Knowles is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy for multiple sclerosis fatigue.
Michelle A. Meade
PhD at University of Michigan
Dr. Michelle A. Meade is a professor and researcher specializing in the psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation psychology, with a focus on improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Michelle Accardi-Ravid
PhD at Private Practice
Dr. Michelle Accardi-Ravid is a clinical psychologist and program chair for the RP2026 conference.
Nicolette Carnahan
PhD at Private Practice
Dr. Nicolette Carnahan is a clinical psychologist and program chair-elect for the RP2026 conference.
Randi Lincoln
PhD, ABPP at Private Practice
Dr. Randi Lincoln is a board-certified clinical psychologist and member of the RP2026 Conference Board of Managers.
Renee Stucky
PhD, ABPP at Private Practice
Dr. Renee Stucky is a board-certified clinical psychologist and member of the RP2026 Conference Board of Managers.
Serina Hoover
PsyD, ABPP at Private Practice
Dr. Serina Hoover is a board-certified clinical psychologist and leader in the field of rehabilitation psychology.
Tiffanie Sim Wong
PhD, ABPP at Private Practice
Dr. Tiffanie Sim Wong is a board-certified clinical psychologist with extensive experience in rehabilitation psychology.
William Stiers
PhD, ABPP at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. William Stiers is a board-certified clinical psychologist and educator in the field of rehabilitation psychology.
Event Details
- Date
- February 6, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Charlotte, United States
- Charlotte, NC
- Pricing
- $225 - $650
- Audience
- Psychologists, trainees, and transdisciplinary rehabilitation professionals across career stages and settings.
- CLE Credits
- Information regarding the number of CEs and how to obtain them will be provided closer to the conference.