As we enter 2025, we remain committed to expanding AAIDD membership and strengthening our community. The Membership Committee is actively developing strategies to boost engagement and outreach.

With the ever-evolving IDD landscape, staying informed is essential. AAIDD provides a platform for professionals to exchange ideas, access research, and enhance their skills through specialized training and development. More than a membership, it’s a connection to experts across academic, clinical, community-based, and policy sectors—united in improving the lives of people with IDD and their families.

This year, we are continuing to engage and expanding outreach to:

• Provider agencies to promote organizational membership benefits.

• Local authorities to increase awareness of AAIDD resources.

• Nonprofits focused on IDD advocacy and services to foster collaboration.

• Parent and family organizations to strengthen connections between professionals and those with lived experience.

• People with lived experience to ensure their voices shape IDD services and policies.

 

AAIDD offers flexible membership options, welcoming students, professionals, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and self-advocates. Whether renewing or joining for the first time, now is the perfect time to connect, learn, and grow with us.

 

Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, collaboration, and impact!