Benefits
There are many benefits to being a member of AHEAD in Texas. Notable benefits include the following:
- Subscription to the AHEAD in Texas Listserv, providing access to professional colleagues, regional resources, and job postings.
- Registration discounts for the AHEAD in Texas annual conference and pre-conference workshops.
- Discounts to other workshops subsidized by AHEAD in Texas.
- CEUs at conferences and events when available. CEU information will be maintained for one year from the date of the conference or event.
Eligibility
Membership is open and available to any interested person according to the membership and dues categories identified in the AHEAD in Texas bylaws. The membership categories are listed below with the current dues. Membership currently includes current and former disability service providers as well as others interested in disability-related issues such as vocational rehabilitation counselors, other higher education staff members, students, advocates, and parents.
Membership is open and available to disability service providers in neighboring states including Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
The membership and dues year runs from January 1 – December 31.
Note: Membership to AHEAD in Texas does not include membership to the international AHEAD organization. Membership to the international AHEAD organization does not include membership to AHEAD in Texas.
Membership Levels
Institutional
Directors/Coordinators/Counselors/Staff of Disability Services at 2 and 4 year public and private colleges and universities. This membership level includes three professional members who are eligible to hold office and have full voting privileges. This membership is not transferable unless a transfer fee is paid.
Annual Dues: $175 (Transfer Fee to transfer Membership is $15)
Professional
Directors/Coordinators/Counselors/Staff of Disability Services at 2 and 4 year public and private colleges and universities. In addition, Directors/Coordinators/Counselors/Case Managers of other agencies/professional organizations providing services to and promoting access or advocating for post-secondary students with disabilities can also serve as professional members. This membership level is eligible to hold office and has full voting privileges. This membership is not transferable unless a transfer fee is paid.
Annual Dues: $70 (Transfer Fee to transfer Membership is $15)
Associate
Former professional members, administrative/support staff at any agency/professional organization/post-secondary institution, advocates or family members of students with disabilities. This membership level is not transferable, not eligible to hold office and has no voting privileges.
Annual Dues: $30
Emeritus Professional
Individual retired from positions in higher education who were previous members of AHEAD in Texas. This membership level is not transferrable, not eligible to hold office and has no voting privileges.
Annual Dues: $20
Student
Individuals enrolled as full-time students in an undergraduate or graduate program at an institution of higher learning. This membership level is not transferable, not eligible to hold office and has no voting privileges.
Annual Dues: $20