ADARA Membership

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Membership in ADARA is open to anyone interested in services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, and those who support the goals, mission, and intent of the organization. Categories are regular, student, and retired. ADARA dues are tax deductible.

Membership includes, but is not limited to, rehabilitation personnel, program administrators and coordinators, mental health workers, educators, social workers, interpreters, students, hearing aid personnel, secretaries, lawyers, audiologists, speech therapists, physicians, psychologists, medical personnel, organizations and other specialists in the field. ADARA is also of interest to many parents and laypersons who work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons.

Membership Benefits

• ADARA Update, the quarterly newsletter, covering professional news, organizational activities, legislative updates, notices of professional meetings, and job openings.
• JADARA, a professional journal sharing new procedures, thoughts, and research with application to the working professional.
• Special publications at reduced prices
• Biennial national ADARA conferences. Conferences focus on multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary issues and topics. Conferences provide opportunities to acquire and exchange new information and skills as well as opportunities to network with professionals from across the country.
• Workshops and training opportunities are provided usually between conference years. These workshops are held either at the national, regional, or local level. Workshops are usually an outcome of special interest needs of the professional sections or focus on a timely issue. Workshops or conferences may be co-sponsored with another organization or institution.
• Provision of information about deafness and hearing loss to the public and to the professionals in the field. Information to various groups on topics related to deafness and hearing loss through speeches, correspondence, workshops, and other means.
• Assistance and guidance are provided to groups who wish to make their services available to persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Networking with other professional organizations to coordinate efforts on behalf of persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

How to Join ADARA

Join by Mail:

1. Download the "ADARA Membership Form" at the top of the page.
2. Print the form and fill it out.
3. Send a check made payable to "ADARA" along with your completed membership form to the ADARA National Office at: PO Box 480 Myersville, MD 21773
   *Please note that credit card payments are no longer accepted at the home office. If you wish to pay dues with your credit card, please follow the online payment option.

1. Click on the "Join Online" Button.
2. Fill out the online membership application form.
3. Choose your membership category and pay online with PayPal or by credit card.

 *students must submit a signed letter from their University