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Member Benefits

These are precarious times we live in. Providers need leadership and effective representation with Massachusetts’ top decision-makers and legislators.  An  investment in ADDP membership will pay dividends on behalf of the individuals you support, your organization, and your employees.

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ADDP works on behalf of developmental/intellectual disabilities services and brain injury services providers.   As a member of the ADDP, you receive numerous benefits, including:

ADVOCACY
In recent years, ADDP has become a leading advocate at the state level. With the force of 120+ organizations behind us, ADDP works very hard to keep our members’ priorities in the minds of lawmakers and policymakers. Our success in bringing our members’ agenda to the state government table has resulted in:

• New legislation
• Budget restorations
• Regulation changes
• Ongoing collaboration with key state agencies

INFORMATION
ADDP is known for our communication skills. When you become a member, you receive:

• Communication and information via regular emails from CEO Gary Blumenthal and ADDP staff on critical and timely issues.
• Weekly electronic mailing of news clippings from across the state.
• Quarterly membership meetings to get information, share best practices.
• Contact with decision-makers, and access to legislative leadership.
• Effective advocacy on your behalf, including regular meetings with DDS, MRC, and other administration officials.

ISSUE-DRIVEN COMMITTEES
ADDP members are welcome to join any of our issue-centered committees, where volunteer groups work to:

• Share best practices
• Make policy recommendations
• Draft ADDP legislative strategies
• Coordinate professional development activities

For more information, see our Policy Resources pages.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Your membership entitles your organization’s staff to discounted rates for:

• Professional development workshops on important topics led by experts in the field.
• Best practices forums on timely subjects.
• Fire Safety Trainings, which fulfill state mandates.
• ADDP’s Annual Conference & EXPO

DISCOUNTED INSURANCE

• A members-only insurance program that may provide significant cost savings to your organization.

OTHER DISCOUNTS

• ADDP members are eligible for special savings offered by many of our Business Members. We encourage you to learn more about them.