American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)

Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of mental retardation. They're a powerful community of leaders with a strong voice and important mission.

AAIDD, (formerly AAMR - American Association of Mental Retardation) is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.

They're tireless promoters of progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

With membership over 5,000 strong in the United States and in 55 countries worldwide, AAIDD is the leader in advocating quality of life and rights for those with intellectual disabilities.

Mission Statement
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AAIDD's Principles

AAIDD has adopted a 13-point set of principles to accomplish the mission:

• Achieving full societal inclusion and participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Advocating for equality, individual dignity and other human rights.
• Expanding opportunities for choice and self-determination.
• Influencing positive attitudes and public awareness by recognizing the contributions of people with intellectual disabilities.
• Promoting genuine accommodations to expand participation in all aspects of life.
• Aiding families and other caregivers to provide support in the community.
• Increasing access to quality health, education, vocational, and other human services and supports.
• Advancing basic and applied research to prevent or minimize the effects of intellectual disability and to enhance the quality of life.
• Cultivating and providing leadership in the field.
• Seeking a diversity of disciplines, cultures, and perspectives in their work.
• Enhancing skills, knowledge, rewards and conditions of people working in the field.
• Encouraging promising students to pursue careers in the field of disabilities.
• Establishing partnerships and strategic alliances with organizations that share their values and goals.

AAIDD's Goals

Goals specify how the general policy directions of the organization's mission will be carried out.

• Building Association Capacity.
• Building Capacity To Serve Professionals Who Work With Individuals With Intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Building Societal Capacity.

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