Religion and Spirituality Division Membership Information

The Religion & Spirituality Division, with around 200 members, is one of thirteen professional divisions within the AAIDD, which has approximately 6000 total members. Religion & Spirituality Division members include chaplains, clergy, religious educators, coordinators of ministries with people with disabilities, residential ministries, and staff from a variety of disciplines and settings who share a common commitment to the role of faith and spirituality in services with people with developmental disabilities.

Membership is at the Active and Associate levels, differentiated by a sliding scale based on annual adjusted gross income, and $10 for each Division or Special Interest Group. Active membership benefits include two AAIDD journals, the AAIDD e-newsletter, the Religion & Spirituality Division Quarterly Newsletter, and membership rates on conferences and resources. To become a member, go to www.AAIDD.org or call 1-800-424-3688 for a Membership Brochure.

The Religion & Spirituality Division Newsletter is also available for clergy, congregations, and others who are not full time in ministries or services with people with disabilities, but who want to keep abreast of resources and educational opportunities. Cost: $25 for three years.