Membership
Three tiers, one profession
Start wherever you are and level up as you earn the CIAC and then specialty recognition. Membership is priced to grow the profession, not gatekeep it.
Associate
$30/yr
Student or pre-credential
- Community forum access
- Basic resource library
- Newsletter + ADA updates
- Discounted course pricing
CIAC Member
$72/yr
Credentialed consultant
- CIAC designation + badge
- Directory listing on ADAConsultant.com
- Full document library
- Continuing education access
- Member forum + peer network
- Lead routing eligibility
CIAC+ Fellow
$132/yr
Advanced / specialty
- Everything in CIAC Member
- CIAC+ designation
- Featured directory placement
- Specialty badge (digital, physical, employment, healthcare, hospitality)
- Speaking & board eligibility
All Tiers Include
What every member gets
Advocacy updates
Ongoing coverage of ADA enforcement trends and DOJ guidance — what changed, what it means for practitioners.
Member newsletter
Law updates, court rulings, practitioner stories, and association news. No marketing email.
Discounted conference rate
Every active member gets the discounted annual-conference rate and priority registration.
Ethics-process standing
Ability to file a formal complaint about a CIAC's conduct.
Benchmarking
How our pricing compares
| Body | Annual dues | Exam / enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| ADAConsultant.org (CIAC) | $72/yr | $397 core course + capstone |
| CPACC (IAAP) | ~$75/yr | ~$425 exam |
| AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) | ~$450/yr | ~$600 exam |
| AIC (American Institute of Constructors) | ~$250/yr | ~$600 exam |
Our all-in cost for core credentialing is deliberately lower. This is a profession we want to grow, not protect.
Firm Membership
Credentialing multiple consultants at once
For consulting firms credentialing multiple staff members. Covers 3–10 seats, a firm listing on the ADAConsultant.com directory, and group CE access.
$499 – $999/yr. Contact us for custom pricing above 10 seats.