Incompass Michigan

CARF 2026
2026-04-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit)
Unlock accreditation success!

Prepare your organization for CARF accreditation in this engaging session. Gain insights into the survey process, explore ASPIRE to Excellence® framework, and learn best practices for standards implementation.

DESCRIPTION

This intensive and dynamic workshop gives participants “hands-on” practice, guided by the trainer, in developing plans and procedures necessary to demonstrate conformance to standards that have been identified as most challenging by the field. Changes in the 2026 Employment and Community Services (ECS) Standards Manual will be highlighted.

Session topics include:

An overview of the accreditation process, including an examination of the value of accreditation for organizations, consumers, and the public.

An overview of CARF standards, including the ASPIRE to Excellence® quality framework, which is designed to provide a logical and action-oriented approach to continuous quality improvement.

Examples of conformance to the CARF standards, including discussion of the most commonly missed standards.

This event will be held at the Incompass Michigan Building in Lansing: 335 Seymour Ave, Lansing, MI 48933, USA

April 1: 9:00 am-4:00pm

PRICE

$330 non-members | $260 members

REGISTER HERE

Registration deadline March 27, 2026.

PRESENTER

This session will be facilitated by Chasity Chamberlin, Managing Director of the Employment and Community Services and Vision Rehabilitation Services accreditation areas.

She has 20 years of experience working in the rehabilitation field. Before joining CARF International full-time in 2022, Chasity served as a surveyor for 7 years. She has experience managing CARF accredited organizations with a focus on community and employment services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

TO TAKE THIS TRAINING, ATTENDEES NEED

It is recommended that you have a 2026 ECS standards manual for this training. If you need a 2026 standards manual, you may purchase one HERE.

Printed materials will also be provided during the event.

You will be emailed reminders and more information after registration. Contact kkinde@incompassmi.org with questions.

Having issues? Read our Event Policies and FAQ

“No-Shows” will not be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be given after March 15.

Substitutions are accepted.

If you register, and are unable to attend, please contact Katie Kinde kkinde@incompassmi.org at least one week before the event.

Incompass Michigan is committed to event accessibility.

Please note accommodation requests on your registration by 03/15/26 as advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs or contact Katie Kinde, kkinde@incompassmi.org with any questions.

ACRE Online Workshop Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment 2026
2026-04-09 09:00 - 11:00
This course is created for those who assist persons with disabilities in obtaining customized employment, such as job coaches or vocational rehabilitation specialists.

DESCRIPTION

This is one of two types of workshops offered in the ACRE Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment Series.

Attendee will learn about a wide variety of evidence-based strategies that can be used to ensure trainees strengths and goals are considered when providing employment.

ACRE workshop is required to take the certificate program beginning on July 16.

TUITION

Online Workshop: $199 non-members | $149 members

Online Workshop and Online Certificate: $399 non-members | $349 members

REGISTRATION

2026 Incompass Michigan Leadership Conference
2026-06-03 13:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | Delamar Traverse City, 615 E Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan, 48686, United States
Presentations will be posted soon

Save the date! 2026 Incompass Michigan Leadership Conference

June 3-4, at the Delamar in Traverse City.

Agenda TBD

Registration Coming Soon

Contact kkinde@incompassmi.org with any questions.

CEU’s will be determined closer to the event

For sponsorship opportunities contact bjohnson@incompassmi.org

ACRE In-Person Workshop Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment 2026
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-14 16:00 | Incompass Michigan Office, 335 Seymour Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933, United States
This course is created for those who assist persons with disabilities in obtaining customized employment, such as job coaches or vocational rehabilitation specialists.

DESCRIPTION

This is the final offering of the workshop offered in the ACRE Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment Series.

Attendee will learn about a wide variety of evidence-based strategies that can be used to ensure trainees strengths and goals are considered when providing employment.

Workshop completion is mandatory. Those who complete can attend the certificate program beginning July 16.

TUITION

In-person workshop: $249 non-members | $199 members

In-person workshop + online Certificate: $450 non-members | $399 members

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

ACRE Online Certificate Program Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment 2026
2026-07-16 09:00 - 11:00
This course is created for those who assist persons with disabilities in obtaining customized employment, such as job coaches or vocational rehabilitation specialists.

DESCRIPTION

This is the follow-up to the workshop offered in the ACRE Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment Series.

Attendee will learn about a wide variety of evidence-based strategies that can be used to ensure trainees strengths and goals are considered when providing employment.

Workshop completion is mandatory. Those who complete all coursework will receive ACRE Certification.

TUITION

Online Workshop and Certificate: $300 non-members | $249 members

REGISTRATION
