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GA AAIDD has a number of membership options. Please select the appropriate one from the list below:
Active Sustaining Member $250.00
Active Sustaining membership is for current and future leaders in our field who wish to support the critically important research, policy, advocacy, and service Mission of the Association. Membership dues include print copies and online access to both of our highly ranked journals: Mental Retardation and the American Journal on Mental Retardation. In addition to networking opportunities with colleagues in the field, Sustaining Members receive FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; member discounts at conferences; discounts on books and other publications; and discounts on classified advertisements in AAIDD’s Career Connections, our online career service where resumes are posted for free. Active Sustaining Members are eligible to vote, hold office, join Action Workgroups, and they have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. Sustaining Members receive print or email notifications of new publications and upcoming events such as training institutes, annual meetings, teleconferences, and public policy seminars.
Active Electronic Member $150.00
Active E-Membership is for electronically savvy disability professionals who wish to access their information by electronic means only. E-Membership includes online access to our highly ranked journals: Mental Retardation and the American Journal on Mental Retardation. E-members have opportunities to connect with leaders in the field via list serves, blogs, e-mails, etc. Membership also includes FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; member discounts at conferences; discounts on books and other publications; and reduced rates for posting advertisements on AAIDD’s Career Connections, our online career service where resumes are posted for free. Active E-Members are eligible to vote, hold office, join Action Workgroups, and they have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. E-Members will be notified about important events, training institutes, annual meetings, public policy seminars, teleconferences, and new publications.
Active Member $150.00
Active Membership is for disability professionals who wish to stay current on the latest developments in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Active Members receive print copies and online access to our highly ranked journals: Mental Retardation and the American Journal on Mental Retardation. Membership also includes FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; member discounts at conferences; discounts on books and other publications; and reduced rates for posting classified advertisements on AAIDD’s Career Connections, our online career service where resumes are posted for free. In addition to having access to other disability professionals, Active members are eligible to vote, hold office, join Action Workgroups, and they have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. Active Members will be notified about important events, training institutes, annual meetings, public policy seminars, teleconferences, and new publications.
Active Joint Member $75.00
Active Joint Membership is available to households with two active AAIDD members who wish to receive only one set of print journals. Active Joint Membership includes online access to our highly ranked journals: Mental Retardation and the American Journal on Mental Retardation. Joint Membership also includes FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; member discounts at conferences; discounts on books and other publications; and reduced rates when posting classified advertisements on AAIDD’s Career Connections, our online career service where resumes are posted for free. In addition to having access to other leaders in the field, Joint Members are eligible to vote, hold office, join Action Workgroups, and to have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. Joint Members will be notified about important events, training institutes, annual meetings, public policy seminars, teleconferences, and new publications.
Active Young Professional Member $75.00
Active Young Professional membership is available to college graduates who are new to the disability field and have incomes less than $25,000 per year. Membership includes online access to one of our highly ranked journals: either Mental Retardation or the American Journal on Mental Retardation. In addition to having access to leaders and mentors in the field, Young Professional Members have their own Web page and they receive FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; member discounts at conferences; discounts on books and other publications; and reduced rates for posting classified advertisements on AAIDD’s Career Connections, our online career service where resumes are posted for free. Young Professional Members are eligible to vote, hold office, join Action Workgroups, and have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. Young Professional Members will be notified electronically about important events, training institutes, annual meetings, public policy seminars, teleconferences, and new publications.
Active Direct Support Professional Member $75.00
Active Direct Support Professional membership is available to individuals who are on the “frontlines” of service delivery and have incomes less than $25,000 per year. Membership includes online access to one of our highly ranked journals: either Mental Retardation or the American Journal on Mental Retardation. In addition to being able to access leaders and mentors in the field, Direct Support Professional Members will receive FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; member discounts at conferences; discounts on books and other publications; and reduced rates for posting classified advertisements on AAIDD’s Career Connections, our online career service where resumes are posted for free. Direct Support Professionals are eligible to vote, hold office, join Action Workgroups, and to have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. Direct Support Professional Members will be notified electronically about important events, training institutes, annual meetings, public policy seminars, teleconferences, and new publications.
This type of Active Membership is ONLY available to individuals making less than $25,000 per year.
Active Family Member/Self-Advocate Member $75.00
Active Family / Self-Advocate membership is available to individuals with disabilities and family members who have incomes less than $25,000 per year. Active Family / Self-Advocate Members have online access to one of our highly ranked journals: either Mental Retardation or the American Journal on Mental Retardation. In addition to being able to access disability leaders and mentors, Self-Advocate and Family Members will receive FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; member discounts at conferences; discounts on books and other publications; and reduced rates for posting classified advertisements on AAIDD’s Career Connections, our online career service where resumes are posted for free. Self-Advocate and Family Members are eligible to vote, hold office, to join Action Workgroups, and to have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. Self-Advocate and Family Members will be notified electronically about important events, training institutes, annual meetings, public policy seminars, teleconferences, and new publications.
This type of Active Membership is ONLY available to individuals making less than $25,000 per year.
Active Student Member $50.00
Active Student membership is available to full time students and requires the certifying signature of a faculty advisor. Membership includes online access to our highly ranked journals: Mental Retardation and the American Journal on Mental Retardation. In addition to having access to disability leaders and mentors, Student Members will receive FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; student discounts at conferences; discounts on books and other publications; and reduced rates for posting classified advertisements on AAIDD’s Career Connections, our online career service where resumes are posted for free. Student Members are eligible to vote, hold office, to join Action Workgroups, and to have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. Student Members will be notified electronically about important events, training institutes, annual meetings, public policy seminars, teleconferences, and new publications.
This type of Active Membership is ONLY available to individuals making less than $25,000 per year.
Active Retired Member $75.00
Active Retired Membership is for AAIDD members who have retired from the field but wish to remain involved in the Association. Active Retired membership includes online access to one of our highly ranked journals: either Mental Retardation or the American Journal on Mental Retardation. Retired Members will receive FYI-the Association’s monthly electronic newsletter; access to Washington Watch; and they will continue to receive member benefits including conference discounts and reduced prices for books and other publications. In addition to being able to contact friends in the field, Retired Members are eligible to vote, hold office, to join Action Workgroups, and to have access to the Members Only section of the AAIDD web site. Retired Members will be told about new AAIDD activities and they will be welcomed at all AAIDD events including training institutes, annual meetings, public policy seminars, and other special activities.
This type of Active Membership is ONLY available to individuals making less than $25,000 per year.
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