Family & Caregiver
R350 / year
Parents, legal guardians and immediate family members.
- Family support groups
- Monthly educational webinars
- Discounted ABA community events
Join our community
Your experience matters.
Your contribution counts.
Whether you are an autistic individual, parent, caregiver, professional, student or supporter, help us build a more inclusive Africa.
Find your place in ABA.
Annual membership categories and benefits outlined by ABA. Contact our team to confirm current programme availability and application details.
Autistic Member
R150 / year
Autistic individuals. Subsidised annual membership.
- Voting rights on community initiatives
- Peer-led forums
- Sensory-friendly event access
Professional
R1,200 / year
Clinicians, educators, therapists, social workers and researchers.
- ABA Professional Directory listing
- Professional training opportunities
- Early access to research papers
Student
R200 / year
Students in healthcare, psychology, education or disability studies. A valid student ID is required.
- Mentorship opportunities
- Research grant eligibility
- Half-price national conference entry
Associate & Community Supporter
R400 / year
Allies and advocates who do not fit the other categories.
- Quarterly digital newsletter
- Priority volunteer opportunities
- Digital supporter badge
Institutional & Organisational
R3,500 / year
Schools, clinics, businesses, NGOs and community groups.
- Autism-inclusion audit toolkit
- Complimentary job board postings
- Up to five staff passes for major ABA workshops
Honorary & Life Member
Complimentary, by board invitation only, recognising exceptional service. Benefits include lifetime VIP event access, recognition on the Wall of Honour and an annual advocacy advisory seat.
How to join
A conversation
is the first step.
Our team will help you choose a category and explain the application, review and payment process.
Request an application-
Contact the membership team
Email your name and the category you are interested in to hello@autismbridgeafrica.org.
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Complete your application
ABA will provide the application details and advise on any supporting information required.
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Receive confirmation
Membership is activated after the application is reviewed, approved and the applicable fee is paid. ABA will confirm the payment details directly.
Support the work in your own way.
To discuss a donation, an endowment, volunteering or an organisational partnership, contact ABA. The team will share the appropriate next steps and verified payment details.
Discuss ways to support ABA