Nominations and Elections

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Service on the Board of Directors

The AAIDD Board of Directors is elected by its members. Each year AAIDD asks its members for nominations. Self-nominations are welcomed. The Board meets monthly on conference call and face-to-face twice a year.

Interested in Serving on the AAIDD Board of Directors?

Please read the following resources

Nominations and Elections FAQs (pdf)

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10 Qualifications of the Ideal Board Member (pdf)

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Board Positions

Membership in AAIDD is required for service on the AAIDD Board.
Positions to be filled this year are:

Vice President

Nominations Sought Annually, Total term: 4 years
Candidates must be Fellows of the Association

The Vice President serves for one year in each of the following roles: Vice President, President-Elect, President and Past President. The Vice President serves as primary liaison between the professional entities of the Association and the Board of Directors.

Secretary-Treasurer

Nominations Sought Every 3 Years; Term: 3 years
Candidates must be members of the Association

The Secretary-Treasurer oversees the records of the Board, including the meeting minutes and investment portfolio. The position oversees, but does not directly manage, the financial records of the Association.

Member-at-Large

Nominations Sought Annually; Term: 4 years
Candidates must be members of the Association

At-Large Board Members serve on and attend all meetings of the Board and their assigned Committee(s), actively participate in discussions, complete assignments, and support the recommendations of Committees before the Board of Directors.

Representation

The AAIDD Board of Directors greatly values a variety of perspectives and experiences, which includes, but is not limited to, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, geographical location, social or economic disadvantage, or other attributes/characteristics that may contribute to varied perspectives.

The nominations period is now closed!

Do you have to be member of AAIDD to serve on the Board?

Yes. Service on the Board is limited to members of the Association. Nominees who are not members of the Association will not be considered for the AAIDD Board.

Is there a minimum length of membership in AAIDD before you can serve on the Board?
Yes. Three (3) years of continuous membership in the Association immediately prior to the time of nomination is required to be eligible (i.e., to be eligible for nomination in September 2026, you must have been a member continuously since September 2023).

Are there other considerations?
Yes. Nominees are evaluated on their engagement (participation) in the affairs of the Association. Some examples of participation in the affairs of the Association are: serving on a committee, serving in a leadership role of an Interest Network or Chapter, serving as a reviewer for journal articles or conference abstracts, delivering a webinar or conference presentation, and being published in an AAIDD publication.

Questions?