Your Membership Entitles You To: Access to Leading Edge Education Further your learning and improve your professional and personal development through IDA. As a member, take advantage of reduced registration fees to attend our recognized trainings and statewide conference. Many Opportunities for Leadership Involvement in IDA allows you to influence and shape public policies for families and professionals who provide services. Directed by a volunteer board of directors, member to participation on a statewide or regional level is encouraged. Join one of our six statewide committees – Communications, Conference, Fiscal, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health, Membership, Public Policy, Resources & Development and State Training or assist in planning chapter activities. Credible Source of Information IDA believes it is important to be involved in a wide range of activities promoting the importance of early intervention services. Through position papers, surveys, research, and participation in local, state, and national policy-making activities, IDA members actively inform the public and policy-makers about our vision for quality, continuous, and comprehensive services in early intervention. High-Quality Communication System As a member, be connected to a network of colleagues through our newsletters (IDA News), online eNews, networking opportunities in your regional area, an annual membership meeting, chapter meetings and events. Our interactive website provides you with opportunities to link to other state and national organizations and resources. Recognition of Members IDA honors its membership. At our statewide conference, we recognize the contributions of our member leadership through our IDA Distinguished Service award.