AAIDD (formerly AAMR) can give you that edge that makes all the difference.

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disability is the professional association run by and for professionals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. That's why AAIDD gives you the very best information and member benefits.

AAIDD is more than web sites, periodicals, and papers. AAIDD is YOU. Join AAIDD's network of top professionals who can help you find a job, show you the ropes, and become your colleagues in renewing your profession.

AAIDD is Publishing More
of the Information You Need

As always, AAIDD continues to publish some of the most useful and informative works in the field, and provides them to members at special discounts.

The classic work Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification & System of Supports--along with the Classification Workbook and Classification Forms--continues to be our top seller.

The Innovations series is also popular, with over 13,000 sold. Demand is hot for two new titles, the Supports Intensity Scale and Positive Behavior Support Curriculum--and they are not yet published.

AAIDD Brings You the Best and Brightest in the Field at the Annual Convention.

Over 50 exhibitors and a myriad of programs, workshop and sessions help keep people in the MR field in touch with the latest advances.

AAIDD's Periodicals Are Among the Most Respected in the Field.

The American Journal on Mental Retardation (AJMR) is a scholarly research journal. intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is a practitioners journal of research, reviews and opinions. AAIDD F.Y.I. is the Association's electronic newsletter. AJMR and IDD abstracts are available in English, French, and Spanish.

AAIDDis Creating New Ways to Learn

Each year, AAIDD widens the scope of its Training Institutes, offering you greater opportunities for continued updating in a variety of specialties. Additionally, our Master Trainer sessions offer unmatched preparation for concentrated career-building.

AAIDD is Connecting Its Members with New Technologies

As you browse this Web page let us know what you think of it--or give the AAIDD staff feedback on any subject-use AAIDD's e-mail connection.

Together, they give you unprecedented contact with the Association, with other members, and with changes in the field.

AAIDD has a new opportunity for you and your staff! Now your agency can be a sponsoring member in our highly regarded professional organization.

We also have an "Agency Sponsored Membership Option" for disability organizations and their employees. This is how it works. As the Chief Executive of the "Sponsoring Agency" you can join the association for $500.00 and you will receive a package of valuable agency benefits that are detailed below. Furthermore, you can sign up an unlimited number of your employees as AAIDD members and you will receive a substantial 25% discount on their annual dues. This is an opportunity you will not want to miss!

AAIDD Is Growing and Expanding Its Members' Influence

The larger the membership rolls of AAIDD, the more powerful voice we'll all have in affecting public policy, in improving the quality of supports for persons with mental retardation and in advancing the progress of vital research in the field.

AAIDD's newly reconfigured Associate Membership option will open membership to more young, enthusiastic professionals and support personnel.

By expanding our size, reach and financial strength, AAIDD will increase its power to serve its membership, to enhance the profession and to improve the lives of all persons with mental retardation.

AAIDD is Linking Top Professionals

The members of AAIDD continue to be an impressive group. Latest surveys indicate that over 71% have advanced degrees, 81% have over 10 years in the field, 80% are age 36 or older.

It's a powerful community--and that power is growing. Say "YES!" to AAIDD. Join with your colleagues. Join AAIDD Today.