Membership

Everyone is welcome to become a member: teachers, physicians, psychologists, speech and language therapists, parents, dyslexic individuals, college students, and concerned community members. Your membership affiliates you with one of over 40 branches located around the country.

Make sure when you register that you join our local branch!

Membership dues need to be paid yearly for benefits.

Why Become a Member?

  • Access to Perspectives on Language and Literacy, Annals of Dyslexia, and Reading and Writing
    • Perspectives on Language and Literacy is an official publication of IDA. Perspectives is published biannually and features practical articles for educators and other professionals dedicated to the identification and intervention of dyslexia and other related learning differences.
    • Annals of Dyslexia is IDA’s tri-annual interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the scientific study of dyslexia.
    • Reading & Writing publishes high-quality, scientific articles pertaining to the processes, acquisition, and loss of reading and writing skills.
  • Discounts on Books and Merchandise from ShopIDA.org
  • Discounted Pricing for IDA conferences
  • AAA Roadside Benefits
  • Member Insurance Program
  • Access to IDA’s Digital SWAG Box
  • Access to IDA TV for Premium Individual Members

Membership Levels

Basic Classroom Teacher 

Basic Classroom Teacher membership is free of cost for 6-months. The trial membership is designed for pre-service and classroom teachers NEW to IDA.
Basic Classroom Teachers can upgrade to another full-benefits member level starting at $50 per year.

Teacher Memberships 

Teacher membership is $50 per year and is designed for teachers of children, youth, and adults with learning differences.

Professional / Specialist Memberships

Professional/Specialist membership is $100 per year and is designed for professionals who are specialists, interventionist, dyslexia psychologist, speech and language pathologist and other clinicians that work with dyslexic individuals.

Community Advocate Memberships

Community Advocate membership is $40 per year and is designed for general supporters, parents, students, and individuals with dyslexia.

Make sure when you register that you join our local branch!
Membership dues must be paid annually to receive benefits.