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Joining AAIDD lets you tap into a network of top professionals from around the globe who can show you the ropes, deepen your involvement in your profession, and advance your career.

AAIDD welcomes you to become a member or renew your membership now. Choose from among the benefit packages below that best match your needs. 

Students, please scroll down to see special opportunities for you.

 

Basic

Ideal for professionals in the field who value the latest evidence

  • Electronic Inclusion and IDD
  • Members-only web forums
  • Free webinars
  • Electronic newsletters
  • Meeting and Bookstore discounts 
  • Eligible to vote and hold office
  • Annual dues $85

Classic

Ideal for researchers, practioners, and policy makers who need the latest evidence and information

  • Electronic AJIDD, IDD, & Inclusion 
  • Members-only web forums
  • Free webinars
  • Electronic newsletters
  • Meeting and Bookstore discounts 
  • Eligible to vote and hold office
  • Annual dues $135

Standard

Ideal for those in leadership roles who need to access cutting-edge evidence and information in multiple ways

  • Electronic AJIDD, IDD, & Inclusion
  • Postal delivery of AJIDD & IDD 
  • Members-only web forums
  • Free webinars
  • Electronic newsletters
  • Meeting and Bookstore discounts 
  • Eligible to vote and hold office
  • One complimentary bookstore item annually
  • Annual dues $185

Premium

Ideal for leaders who value access to cutting edge evidence to information and want to support the next generation of leadership in the field.

  • Electronic AJIDD, IDD, & Inclusion
  • Postal delivery of AJIDD & IDD 
  • Members-only web forums
  • Free webinars
  • Electronic newsletters
  • Meeting and Bookstore discounts 
  • Eligible to vote and hold office
  • Two complimentary bookstore items annually
  • Automatic SECP scholarship contribution
  • Annual dues $260

Attention Students!

AAIDD does not offer a "student membership" but students enjoy a 20% discount on the membership fee for any category. 

Join the Students and Early Career Professionals (SECP) Interest Network when you join or renew your AAIDD membership--its free and provides a great network of colleagues.

SECPs whose proposals have been accepted for presentation the AAIDD annual meeting are eligible for scholarship consideration.

20% student discount on dues

International Electronic

Ideal for researchers, practioners, and policy makers who need the latest evidence and information

  • Electronic AJIDD, IDD, & Inclusion 
  • Members-only web forums
  • Free webinars
  • Electronic newsletters
  • Meeting and Bookstore discounts 
  • Annual dues $60

Only available to those who live outside the US or Canada, members in this category are not eligible to hold office nor vote in AAIDD elections.

Corporate Bundle

Organizations can bundle an unlimited number of individual employee membership dues and get discounts added perks for the organization.
  • One Premium membership for CEO
  • 20% discount on all membership dues
  • Recognition in the annual meeting program
  • 20% discount on meeting registration
  • Contact us for more information 
  • Annual dues $600

 

Interest Networks

 

 

Communication Disorders 
The Communications Disorders Interest Network seeks to support and sustain those with an interest in communication disorders and to promote active participation in the Association. 

Communication Disorders 2021-2022 Action Plan

Gerontology 
The Interest Network seeks to advance knowledge and practice in the field as it applies to an aging population.

Gerontology 2021-2022 Action Plan

Religion & Spirituality
The Interest Network seeks to advocate for the opportunities and supports needed for people with IDD to express their spiritual and religious interests, needs, and gifts, and to assist service providers and congregations in embracing inclusion. Includes Journal of Disability & Religion.  
Facebook    Website 
Religion & Spirituality 2021-2022 Action Plan

Community
The Interest Network seeks to support and sustain the value and impact of the Association among professionals who manage and lead community-based practices, projects, programs, and organizations.

Community 2021-2022 Action Plan

Health and Wellness 
The Health and Wellness Interest Network seeks to promote health and wellness research, activities, and educational opportunities for professionals working in the field of IDD.

Health & Wellness 2021-2022 Action Plan

Research  
The Interest Network seeks to support and advance the impact of research on the field of IDD. 

Research 2021-2022 Action Plan

Creative Arts
The Interest Network seeks to support the exchange of knowledge, ideas, research, and practices to enhance the lives of children and adults with IDD through creative arts.  
Facebook     Website 
Creative Arts 2021-2022 Action Plan

International
The Interest Network seeks to promote international research cooperation and to serve as a home for international members of the Association.

International 2021-2022 Action Plan

Sexual and Social Relationships
The Interest Network provides activities and support for AAIDD members whose professional practice concerns sexuality and intimate relationships among people with IDD. 
Facebook  
Sexual and Social Relationships 2021-2022 Action Plan

Direct Support Professionals
The Interest Network sees to increase awareness of DSP workforce issues amongst AAIDD members, promote related research and development activities, and to partner on relevant national initiatives that advance the field. 
Facebook 
DSP 2021-2022 Action Plan

Legal Process and Public Policy
The Interest Network seeks to reduce barriers to the criminal justice system for people with IDD and to inform, support, and advocate for the legal rights of people with IDD.

Legal Process & Public Policy 2021-2022 Action Plan

Social Work
The Interest Network provides activities and support for AAIDD members with a social work background or interest in social work and IDD.

Social Work 2021-2022 Action Plan

Education
The Interest Network seeks to advance the field in educating children, youth, and young adults with IDD.  
Facebook 
Education 2021-2022 Action Plan

Multicultural Concerns 
The Interest Network seeks to increase awareness, knowledge of, and skills related to multicultural issues and their impact on service delivery to persons with IDD.

Multicultural Concerns 2021-2022 Action Plan

Student and Early Career Professionals (SECP)
The Interest Network seeks to enhance the educational and professional knowledge of students and early career professionals working in the field of IDD and to promote their representation and involvement within AAIDD.   
Facebook   
SECP 2021-2022 Action Plan

Families 
The Interest Network seeks to expand attention to the roles of families and their needs In supporting people with IDD.

Families 2021-2022 Action Plan

Psychology
The Interest Network provides activities and support for AAIDD members with a psychology background or interest in mental health and IDD.  
Facebook     Instagram    Pintrest 
Psychology 2021-2022 Action Plan

Technology
The Interest Network seeks to promote the use of technology as a strategy to increase the self-determination and quality of life of people with IDD.

Technology 2021-2022 Action Plan

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