PDA USA was born from the strength of an online community created for families seeking support and for professionals passionate about meeting PDA needs. Guided by our value as bridge builders, we improve access to education through scholarships and discounts, create safe spaces for community, advocate for PDA needs on public platforms, and inform research with PDA lived experience. We seek to expand professional knowledge and skills by sharing lived experience and connecting PDA-informed professionals to one another.

Through these efforts, we expand opportunities and reduce systemic barriers so that every PDA person and family can thrive.