Membership Options
You can become a member of the National Autism Society, or a member of the Autism Society Greater Harrisburg Area. When you register as a member of the National Autism Society, you automatically become a member of the Autism Society Greater Harrisburg Area. Click here to read more about National membership.
More on Affiliate Membership
Become a Member or Renew Your Membership in the Autism Society Greater Harrisburg Area* Affiliate
*(Hereafter ASGHA)
When you become an ASGHA member, you join a local movement committed to connecting everyone in the Central Pennsylvania Autism Community with the support, services, and advocacy that you need.
Your membership dues help the ASGHA:
- Connect people to valuable information, networks, and resources through our Web site, Facebook pages, Google Group, and social activities and events for all ages
- Educate and inform through our monthly Support & Education Meetings
- Inform by providing online and print resources like our newly-published Adult Handbook.
- Advocate for Autism-related issues
ASGHA Members Enjoy the Following Benefits
- Access to a community that provides support and essential information to families living with autism
- First access to valuable resource information, updates on autism-related issues, and advocacy
- Social activities free of charge that provide opportunities to relax, network, and create friendships and connections
- Exclusive Members-only activities free of charge
Annual ASGHA Membership Enrollment Options (this does not affect National AS Members)
- Annual Membership. Your membership is good for one year from the date of enrollment. For example, if you enroll February 1, 2023, your membership is good through January 31, 2024.
Annual ASGHA Membership Levels
Individual Membership $10
– Covers one adult only, no children, spouses, or relatives. Single vote.
Household Membership $20
– Covers 2 Adults and all children in the immediate family only: i.e. Father, Mother, children/step children (Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc. need to purchase their own membership). One vote per adult.
- Two Head of Household/adults must be parents of the children or primary caregivers/legal guardians who reside in the home full time: i.e. 2 birth parents, 1 birth parent + 1 step parent, 1 birth parent + 1 grandparent.) Two votes, one for each adult/head of household.
- Children = all children (age 0-21) of these 2 adults residing full-time in their home: birth/adopted children, step children, Foster children, children for whom adults have legal guardianship.
- Adult ASD children who live in the home would be covered for ASGHA activities, but would not have voting privileges. ASD Adults wishing to have voting privileges must purchase their own membership. Adult ASD children who are dependents, but might not reside in the home can also be included and would be covered for ASGHA activities, but would not have voting privileges.
ASD Adult Membership $5
– Covers one adult (over 18) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, no children, spouses, or relatives. Single vote.
We are working to integrate membership signup into our Web site. To initiate your membership application, please email us at membership@autismharrisburg.com. We will be in touch with your shortly to complete your application. Thank you for your support.