Fellows

The AAIDD Constitution and Bylaws provide that Fellows:

• Shall be individuals who have had at least seven years of continuous, active membership in the Association at the time of their nomination.
• Shall have participated in the professional and business affairs of the Association, and
• Shall have made a meritorious contribution to the field of intellectual disability in one or more of the following areas:
  • Contributions to program development or administration and the improvement of services for people with intellectual disability
  • Contributions that benefit people with intellectual disability through skillful and diligent advocacy
  • Contributions to the field of intellectual disability through academic achievements, research, publications, and presentation of professional papers

New Fellows are officially recognized at the AAIDD Annual Meeting.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Fellows

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