Membership Benefits Include:

• Legislative & state representation,
• Accurate and timely source of critical information,
• Networking with other members and other organizations (both state and national),
• Education and training opportunities, and
• Rate analysis and lobbying services.
  
  

Board meetings are conducted on a monthly basis with membership meetings held at least quarterly.  Members have the opportunity to participate on various Association committees, which assist with coordinating training programs, identifying problems & barriers within the system, sharing information, & receiving rules.  The Association has the following committees:  Finance, Legislative, Reimbursement, Waiver & Regulatory.

Membership Benefits Categories:

Regular Membership: May be offered to any private entity that provides community living support opportunities consistent with the purpose and guiding principles of the Association.  A regular member must be a provider, who is a sole proprietor, partnership, association, corporation or individual.  If the regular member is not a sole proprietor or individual, its governing body shall designate one person to act on behalf of the regular member in the affairs of the Association pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Directors.  A regular member or its designated representative is eligible to vote and hold office.

2024 PPAT Membership Application

Associate and/or Affiliated Service Company: May be granted by action of the Board of Directors to an individual who does not qualify for Regular Membership according to the criteria set forth above, but who is or has been associated with and dedicated to the delivery of service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  An associate member is not eligible to vote or hold office.

2024 PPAT Service Associate Membership Application
2024 PPAT Center/Local Authority Associate Membership Application