Association for Behavior Analysis International

The Alaska Association for Behavior Analysis (AKABA) was created in 2014 with the mission to promote the science and theory of behavior analysis through the support of research, education, and practice. Specifically, the organization serves as a scientific and professional reference and networking group for its members, disseminates information to promote its mission to a wider audience, and organizes an annual business meeting to provide a forum for discussion of the affairs of the chapter. It is an affiliate chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts. AKABA sponsors a variety of events, including an annual conference and professional development opportunities for its membership.

The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis was founded in 1980 to promote the ethical, humane, and effective application of behavior principles in all segments of society, including education, business, rehabilitation facilities and government.

The continuing mission of the Nevada Association of Behavior Analysis is to promote intellectual exchange and professional development in the field of behavior analysis in all its facets to include: philosophical, theoretical, experimental, applied, and practice.

The mission of the Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis is to promote and support the practice, research and dissemination of behavior analysis throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. To accomplish this mission, the organization has four goals, Improve Viability and Sustainability of the Organization, Provide Quality Service to Our Members, Strengthen the Diversity and Cultural Competence within Our Organization and the Behavior Analysis Profession Across the Commonwealth, and Advocate for the Science of Behavior Analysis in the Commonwealth. Our organization has over 600 members. We engage in lobbying efforts for our program and put on a conference annually. This year, we are expecting to host an in-person conference in Richmond, VA.

The Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TxABA) is an affiliate chapter of ABAI. Founded in 1986 by a small group of behavior analysts, the organization has grown to include over 1,000 members. This past year, TxABA expanded our membership categories to include RBTs, providing membership at the same discounted rate as students. TxABA still functions primarily as a volunteer organization with 4 part-time staff. The Executive Council is elected by voting members and serves to guide the organization as the Board of Directors. TxABA currently has 9 standing committees, 1 ad hoc committee, and 6 active Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The TxABA Public Policy Group (PPG) is a sister organization that focuses on legislative issues and lobbying. Officers of the TxABA PPG are appointed by TxABA Executive Council. TxABA held its 37th Annual Conference April 21-24, 2022 in Dallas, TX, and virtual (hybrid). TxABA has expanded CEU offerings to include a webinar speaker series available for free to TxABA Members and for a fee to non-members.