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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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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