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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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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

COMING SOON - Registration for 2026 ConferenceClick Here to Submit a Speaker Abstract

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

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2025 Conference Recap

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Conference YouTube Playlist (5 videos)
General State of Project SEARCH (PDF)Conference Photos (Flickr)
Erin Riehle Community Impact Award

We are proud to announce Mitch Morgan, VP and Senior Manager for Inclusion and Diversity at Fifth Third Bank, as the inaugural recipient of the Erin Riehle Community Impact Award.

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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