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NADE Is A Bridge to NADE Is A Bridge to Excellence:Excellence:

A Presidential PerspectiveA Presidential PerspectiveNational Association of Disability Examiners

National Training ConferencePortland, OregonAugust 11, 2015

Jeff Price, PresidentNational Association of Disability Examiners

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SPECIAL THANKS SPECIAL THANKS EXTENDED TO:EXTENDED TO:

Family DDS AdministratorsNADE MembershipNADE Corporate MembersThe 2014-2015 NADE Board of DirectorsThe 2014-2015 NADE National Committee Chairs and Committee MembersPrevious NADE Presidents and NADE Board MembersSSA LeadershipIllinois NADE ChapterOregon NADE Chapter

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YEAR IN REVIEW: HighlightsYEAR IN REVIEW: Highlights

Successful 2014 conference concluded in Springfield, Illinois

NADE and SSA continue to have ongoing dialogue throughout the year to address issues of mutual interests

NADE continues to have ongoing communications with SSA ,

OMB, SSAB, GAO, Congress , Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS), Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), NASI, NAS-IOM, and others

NADE was a Presenter at a National Conference hosted by American Enterprise Institute and Brookings Institution

NADE Mid-Year Board of Directors meeting was in Baltimore

NADE is an active participant in National Disability Advocates Conference Calls hosted quarterly by SSA

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YEAR IN REVIEW: Highlights YEAR IN REVIEW: Highlights NADE President, President-elect and Legislative Director met privately with SSA

Commissioner and congressional staff to advocate for issues and concerns expressed by NADE members. NADE President found an honest man in D.C.

NADE prepared and submitted responses, based on member input, for NPRMs and ANPRMs on hematological disorders, expanding the list of acceptable medical sources, and the new musculoskeletal listings.

NADE decided on locations for our 2016 and 2017 National Training Conferences, to be held in Denver, Colorado and Detroit, Michigan, respectively

NADE was invited to serve on an Advisory Committee for the National Academy of Social Insurance: Working Together: An Initiative to Improve Services and Supports for Persons with Disabilities.

NADE is ending 2015 with another great conference in Portland, Oregon

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NADE Offers Members NADE Offers Members EmpowermentEmpowerment

NADE allows members to rethink their view about empowerment.

NADE allows members to calibrate their priorities with the bigger picture.

NADE allows members to connect through networks.

NADE allows members to mind the gap.

NADE allows members to seize opportunities for empowerment.

NADE allows members to collaborate to achieve objectives.

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Can’t See the Forest for the Trees? Can’t See the Forest for the Trees? NADE Offers Members NADE Offers Members

EnlightenmentEnlightenment

NADE Training ConferencesNADE Website

NADE AdvocateNADE Network

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NADE Offers Members NADE Offers Members Opportunities Opportunities For LeadershipFor Leadership

Spread your wings – NADE Members can take advantage of leadership opportunities

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Join NADE – See the NationJoin NADE – See the NationNADE Conference Locations NADE Conference Locations

Since Becoming An Independent AssociationSince Becoming An Independent Association

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Detroit, MichiganDenver, ColoradoPortland, OregonSpringfield, IllinoisOklahoma City, OklahomaColumbus, OhioLos Angeles, CaliforniaAlbany, New YorkCovington, KentuckyNashville, TennesseeSioux Falls, South DakotaSan Diego, CaliforniaBoise, IdahoKansas City, MissouriAlbany, New YorkPortland, OregonAustin, TexasSan Juan, Puerto RicoDenver, ColoradoRapid City, South Dakota

Louisville, KentuckyChicago, IllinoisPortland, MaineSt. Louis, MissouriNew Orleans, LouisianaBaltimore, MarylandAustin, TexasRapid City, South DakotaSpringfield, IllinoisBoston, MassachusettsPortland, OregonJackson, MississippiAtlanta, GeorgiaAustin, TexasBaltimore, MarylandHot Springs, ArkansasDenver, ColoradoNashville, TennesseeIndianapolis, IndianaSalt Lake City, Utah

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Production Demands Have Production Demands Have Consequences: Consequences:

NADE Offers An AlternativeNADE Offers An AlternativeNADE Offers Recognition

NADE Offers Career Advancement

NADE Offers Professional Certification

NADE Offers An Avenue to IncreasedMorale and Reduced Attrition

NADE Offers Opportunities To Be Involved

NADE Offers A Collaborative Spirit For Members to Work Together and Promotes Innovation and A Creative Thought Process.

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Need to continue membership growth and retention

Completion of 501 c (3) tax filing (need for Chapters to complete their own filing for non-profit incorporation status within their respective states and obtain EIN)

New NADE website coming January 1, 2016

Need for new income resources

Increased support from SSA for attendance at NADE training conferences

Need to increase NADE’s interaction and collaboration with other groups and organizations, e.g., NASI, Brookings Institution, American Enterprise Institute, the National Academies Institute of Medicine, etc.

What Does the Future Hold What Does the Future Hold For NADE?For NADE?

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What Does the Future Hold For What Does the Future Hold For NADE?NADE?

 

Need to restore State and Regional Training Conferences

Need to continue advance planning for National Training Conference

Need to continue professional relationship with SSA, Congress and others with whom we seek to engage in a national dialogue about the current status of, and future of, the disability program

“I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams – so I built it myself!” - Ferdinand Porsche NADE is what is it today because of what we have done. But it will become what we make it tomorrow because of what we will do! Let’s work together to make it great!

“One person can make a difference – and everyone should try!” – President John F. Kennedy Every NADE member has, within themselves, the power to make a difference.

NADE gives you that opportunity.

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Thank You for the Opportunity

to Serve As NADE President

2014-2015

2001-2002

1998-1999