Membership

Join IDA to receive the following Member discounts and benefits including access to free events and resources –

Up to 30% discount on all paid events (including sending unlimited staff for Agency Memberships)
Up to 50% discount on all paid events for Parent, Student and New Clinician memberships
Free on-demand webinars for Members only on IDA’s website
Free monthly Saturday Morning Listen practice chat to collaborate with peers and get support
Free Member-only events throughout the year
Early Intervention Practice Resources and Blogs
Free lunchtime brown bag discussions for leaders to share information regarding administrative and operational challenges facing EI programs

Opportunities to develop advocacy skills, influence policy, and share expertise

Join an IDA committee to connect with a diverse group of professionals to advance the field of Early Intervention
Participate with key stakeholder groups regarding essential legislation and budget

Membership Categories and Dues

Agency - $275
Individual - $70
IDA Parent - $35
IDA Student - $35
New Clinician - $35

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September Updates

Posted: September 29

Government Shutdown looming
Tuesday, September 30 – 11:59 PM
Congressional Leadership meeting scheduled with the President today to discuss options. Check in with your Congressional representatives - click here to see how things are going. If an agreement is not reached (a Continuing Resolution - CR not passed) federal agencies will cease non-essential operations until a deal is reached.

Many people with disabilities rely on a range of public programs, such as Social Security & SSI (are operational) Medicaid, Medicare, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), and others that support their daily needs, health, and independence. They also benefit from programs that provide housing assistance, job training, special education, childcare, and developmental disability programs for support and services.Federal agencies enforce critical laws against disability discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Individual with Disabilities Act.

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Looming 9/30 Federal Government Shutdown, Updates in the World of Early Intervention

Posted: September 29, 2025

Federal: Budget

Congress needs to generate a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the Government open past Tuesday 9/30. The Senate and the House are about $13.7 billion dollars apart in their budget proposals and an agreement on a date for a CR extension.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Cuts Grants that Support People with Disabilities - Policy Insider | September 12, 2025House Committee Advances Bill that Supports All Parts of IDEA, Cuts Education Overall by 15 Percent - Policy Insider | September 12, 2025Funding towards Medicaid/Medical, Part C, Head Start - click here

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