Membership Levels and Structure.
Are you interested in applying for membership with APRIL?
APRIL has a membership portal that is available for Membership enrollment and more.
Your login lets you update your account, renew during renewal periods, view the directory, manage affiliations, and access benefits.
Members can Login here: https://portal.april-rural.org/login
Want to pick your plan and sign up visit our portal here: https://portal.april-rural.org/pick-your-plan
For any Technical Support Request click here: https://form.jotform.com/252814797522061
If you are interested in the Membership Application, click this link for a fillable application.If you are interested in the Membership Application, click this link for a fillable application. This application can be downloaded, filled out and returned via mail or email to Elissa Ellis at 501-753-3400 or email
If you are already have an APRIL Membership and want to renew for another year, click on the link below for the Membership Renewal Form:
Why would I Join APRIL?
1. Connection to over 260 CILs, SILCs, other organizations and individuals who share your rural independent living concerns.
2. Significantly reduced rates to attend the annual National Conference on Rural Independent Living (held at different locations each year).
3. Access to information and resources (free or at discounted rates) from our partners at the top research and training centers on independent living and rural issues:
• University of Montana’s RTC Rural: Rural Institute on Disabilities
• IL T&TA Center information and resources
4. Representation on APRIL Boards and Councils to ensure you have a voice at the table when it comes to research, training, and dissemination of APRIL priority information.
5. Ability to participation in APRIL’s Committees such as Advocacy, Transportation, Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response. Be a part of a national campaign as part of APRIL’s initiative to expand transportation options to rural Americans with disabilities.
6. Receive complimentary e-copies of APRIL’s Newsletter, Topic Papers, Annual Reports and Membership Directory (upon request).
7. Access to mentoring opportunities; training &technical assistance; Peer Support Calls; IL Conversations and special topic workshops through APRIL’s various training activities such as various Calls to Rural America.
8. Participate in APRIL’s growing Youth Movement. APRIL was one of the first national organizations to prioritize youth seats on our Board of Directors. Join the APRIL Youth Steering Committee as they plan for the Youth Conference (that takes place during the annual APRIL Conference) or take part in Youth Coordinators Connect and Youth Peer Support calls.
For more information call or text the APRIL office at 501-753-3400 or e-mail Elissa Ellis at