Membership Benefits
The Accessibility Professionals Association
is a dynamic and diverse organization open to all professionals interested in understanding and maintaining accessibility in the United States and around the globe
Continuing Education
Earn continuing education credits and expand your knowledge at a discounted members-only rate.
Expert advice from peers
Enjoy access to our members-only forum to find answers to technical questions, share your experiences, and get advice on growing and marketing your business.
Promote your business
Benefit from the public, searchable directory of our members and the services they provide. Our LinkedIn and Facebook pages serve as portals to our website, further expanding our active members' reach. Post and search for jobs on the APA Job Board in the Member Hub. If you are not a member, but would like to advertise a job posting, contact us by email.
Chapters
Join a chapter and network with your peers, enjoy discounts on trainings that are useful to you, and make your voice heard in legislative matters.
Mentor program
Grow professionally by participating in our mentor program, either as a mentor sharing your expertise or a mentee gaining valuable guidance.
Member Spotlight
Benefit from homepage exposure! Once a month, a member is randomly selected to be featured, offering valuable visibility.
Accessibility professionals network
Enjoy discounted registration for the annual APA national conference, where you'll learn from leading experts across various fields. Expand your network further through our other available connection opportunities.
Leadership opportunities
Shape APA's future and make an impact by serving on a committee! After your second year, elevate your involvement by running for an open board office.
Provide AIA/CES training
Provide AIA CE training to your clients and enhance your marketing (additional fee required). Many registered architects require AIA-approved barrier-free training. Through APA, an AIA-approved provider, you can offer "Lunch-n-Learn" classes and have APA report AIA/CES credits for attending AIA members, creating a mutually beneficial scenario for you and your network. Email us for more information.
Membership Classification Information:
Persons employed in a field related to accessibility in the built environment, pursuing a degree related to accessibility in the built environment, or otherwise interested in accessibility in the built environment.
Any APA member may apply for Retired status ifÂ
1) the member either
   a) has been in good standing in APA for five successive years immediately prior to application, orÂ
   b) has had a total of at least ten successive or non-successive years of membership in the Association, and has been a member in good standing for at least three successive years immediately preceding the application for Retired membership;
andÂ
2) the member eitherÂ
   a) has attained the age of 65 and is retired from the profession of accessibility, orÂ
   b) is so incapacitated as to be unable to work in the profession.
If you are a current APA member and you feel you qualify for retired membership, email us before your renewal date.
Discounted memberships are available to organizations with five or more individuals that are members of APA. For information on group memberships, email us today.
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