Oregon ABA
Affiliated in 2008.
Contact Info
- Sarah Schaefer
- Portland, OR
- Phone: (971) 344-9440
- Oregon ABA website
- Oregon ABA Blog
- Chapter News (September 2009)
Mission/Objectives
The Oregon Association for Behavior Analysis is an organization for professionals, parents, caregivers, educators, researchers, and others who are interested in promoting the field of behavior analysis within the community. The association plans on fulfilling this purpose by the following:
- Encourage the understanding of all aspects of behavior analysis (e.g., the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis, and radical behaviorism) in universities, schools, and community settings by encouraging competent practice, providing a forum for behavior analysts to gather and share information, and disseminating information on behavior analysis to the community.
- Supporting the design and application of evidence based practices to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Oregon.
- Serving as a professional reference group for those who identify themselves as scientists or practitioners in disciplines that embrace the principles and practices of behavior analysis.
- Advising political, legislative, and policy-making bodies with respect to all matters pertaining to behavior analysis.
- Promote the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as the appropriate body for credentialing practitioners of applied behavior analysis in the state of Oregon.
- Maintaining a website containing information about the organization as well as resources pertaining to behavior analysis.
Description of Membership
OR-ABA shall consist of two groups of members; Full members and Affiliate members. Members of bother groups are entitled to the rights and privileges of OR-ABA as are appropriate for their membership category. Membership is one calendar year from January 1 to December 31. A Full Member is any individual holding at least a Bachelor's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field with training or professional experience in Behavior Analysis and whose interest includes teaching, research, and/or the practice of behavior analysis.
Affiliate Members are students, direct care staff, parents, or consumers. Affiliate members will enjoy all the benefits of voting membership, except for the right to vote on matters of interest to the organization and the right to hold office. Student Member status shall be granted to individuals who apply for membership in OR-ABA and are enrolled in an academic degree program, internship, or resident program relevant to a career in behavior analysis. Applications for student member status must be accompanied by proof of enrollment in an academic degree program, internship, or residency program. Student members shall have the right to vote only for a student representative to the Board of Directors.
Annual or Recurring Events
Quarterly association meetings, monthly board meetings, and annual convention in the fall.
Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts
The chapter is focused on strongly establishing a foundation for behavior analysts practicing in the state and creating a place to network with other families, professionals, and others.