Per the International Bylaws, Article III Section 6g.
LIMITED MEMBER – If a member becomes permanently incapable of fulfilling her obligations and responsibilities as an active member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a chapter may request her membership status be changed to that of limited member. Such a change in status shall be decided by Headquarters and shall be based on the information received from her chapter’s executive board.
(1) A member shall be considered incapable of fulfilling her obligations and responsibilities if she has permanent physical or mental challenges that prevent
her from participating in chapter activities.
(2) A member with limited status shall be exempt from any financial obligations to Alpha Delta Kappa.
(3) A member with limited status or her chapter may choose to purchase a yearly subscription for the KAPPAN.
(4) Status as a limited member shall remain in effect until the member joins Omega Chapter.
(5) A member must not have an outstanding dues balance to be considered for limited status.
Per the International Bylaws, Article III Section 6b.
ACTIVE ON LEAVE – Active on leave is a special status requested by a member and granted by a majority vote of the chapter for one (1) year. A majority vote of the chapter shall permit the requested extension of one (1) year. (Continued extensions may be granted to a member who, because of unusual circumstances, can no longer
fulfill her obligations and responsibilities as an active member of Alpha Delta Kappa.)
(1) Reasons for granting active on leave status shall be prolonged personal or family illness, professional study or obligations, teaching abroad, temporary move from the chapter area, honorary professional assignment or other reasons acceptable to the chapter.
(2) A member granted active on leave status shall pay all chapter, state, provincial or national and International dues, fees and assessments to the chapter treasurer. She shall not be required to attend chapter meetings, hold office or serve on committees. She shall not vote on new members.
(3) Active on leave is a chapter level status and not reported to Headquarters