Conference

An important part of Project SEARCH’s mission is education, including sharing best practices and promoting continuous improvement of our programs.

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Conference

An important part of Project SEARCH’s mission is education, including sharing best practices and promoting continuous improvement of our programs.

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Project SEARCH

19th Annual Conference

July 13 – 17, 2026

St. Louis, Missouri

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We look forward to seeing you there!

Our conference aims to support our goal of maximizing employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by:


  • providing education and sharing best practices
  • promoting continuous improvement of our programs

Our Book

2026 Conference Recap

▶ Conference YouTube Playlist
General State of Project SEARCH (PDF)Conference Photos (Flickr)

Erin Riehle Community Impact Award

Congratulations to Paul Barth, Manager of Student Programs at Community Integrated Services in Philadelphia.  Paul received the 2026 Project SEARCH Erin Riehle Community Impact Award for expanding meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

2024 Conference Recap

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Presentations

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Data Overview (34 min)
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Model Fidelity Updates (22 min)
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Key Updates & Releases (16 min)
General State of Project SEARCH (PDF)Conference Photos (Dropbox)
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