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7. What is NADE? 25

8. NADE is a professional association whose purpose is to promote the art and science of disability evaluation.

9. 24 When was NADE formed?

10. NADE was formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, PA.

11. 23 Why was NADE formed?

12. NADE was formed as an organization dedicated specifically to the issues related to the Social Security disability program and to those individuals who work in it.

13. 22 Who formed NADE?

14. NADE was originally formed by a group of DDS administrators.

15. 21 Why was the name “National Association of Disability Examiners” selected as the organization’s name?

16. NADE was chosen as a generic name to bring in those whose primary mission was the adjudication of Social Security disability claims.

17. 20 Can just disability examiners belong to NADE?

18. No, NADE’s current membership consists of Disability Examiners in DDS Agencies DDS Administrators Disability Supervisors and Line Workers Medical Consultants and Support Professionals

19. 19 Was NADE Always an Independent Organization?

20. No, NADE was originally formed as a division within the National Rehabilitation Association in 1963.

21. 18 Who was NADE’s First President?

22. Charles O. Blalock

23. 17 What State was Mr. Blalock from?

24. Texas

25. 16 Who Designed the NADE Logo?

26. Lucian Zadrozny The logo symbolizes all of the complexities involved in arriving at a just disability decision under the Social Security regulations.

27. The scales represent the legal aspects of the decision and the weighing of all of the evidence to arrive at a fair and just decision weighing of all of the evidence to arrive at a fair and just decision

28. The staff represents the medical expertise and knowledge required to evaluate disabling conditions and apply that knowledge evaluate disabling conditions and apply that knowledge to the disability evaluation process to the disability evaluation process

29. The lamp represents the knowledge and wisdom required by adjudicators to arrive at a disability decision required by adjudicators to arrive at a disability decision

30. The gear represents the vocational aspects to the decision-making process

31. 15 What State was Mr. Zadrozny from?

32. Connecticut

33. 14 When did NADE become an Independent Association?

34. In 1978, the NADE Delegate Assembly voted to separate from NRA.

35. 13 What was Predicted for NADE’s Future as an Independent Association?

36. That an independent NADE would not last a year That NADE’s membership would be depleted That NADE would be unable to run a national conference That NADE would lose any vestige of influence with Congress or SSA That NADE would be unable to provide basic services to its members.

37. Oh, how we proved them wrong!!

38. NADE membership has grown Bigger and better conferences NADE’s visibility and ties to Congress have been established and improved NADE is taken seriously by SSA as a positive voice for improvement of the program, and NADE’s membership services have been refined and expanded upon.

39. 12 Who was NADE’s First President as an Independent Association?

40. New York’s long time NADE member, Marty Blum New York’s long time NADE member, Marty Blum Marty was NADE President from 1978- 1979 : the first year of NADE’s status as an independent association. Marty was NADE President from 1978- 1979 : the first year of NADE’s status as an independent association.

41. 11 When was NADE’s First Independent Conference?

42. 1979

43. 10 What is NADE’s Mission?

44. To develop the art and science of disability evaluation. To enhance public awareness about disability evaluation. To further professional recognition for disability evaluation practitioners.

45. To provide a forum for the discussion of problems related to the adjudication of disability claims and To develop professional standards and training opportunities for all individuals engaged in the adjudication of disability claims.

46. 9 How Does NADE Accomplish its Mission?

47. NADE monitors new developments and technologies in disability evaluation and provides input on how to improve disability case processing NADE communicates with various Congressional committees and subcommittees involved with the Social Security program NADE administers a certification program designed to strengthen professional standing NADE conducts state, regional and national training conferences

48. 8 When Was NADE’s Professional Certification Process Started?

49. 1971 The NADE certification program recognizes experience and training of its members involved in the disability program. NADE has 625 certified members

50. 7 When was NADE’s Certification Program Most Recently Revised?

51. In 2001, the NADE delegate assembly adopted the recommendations from the Continuing Education and Certification committees to require recertifying of its members every three years.

52. 6 What is NADE’s Official Communication Tool?

53. The NADE Advocate is published four times a year and contains a wealth of information about NADE activities as well as informative and professional articles about current updates in medicine and treatment.

54. 5 When was NADE’s First Advocate Published?

55. 1966 Donna Hilton, from Missouri, is our current NADE Advocate editor.

56. 4 Who was the First NADE Advocate Editor?

57. Lucian Zadrozny That same individual who designed NADE’s logo!

58. 3 How is NADE Governed?

59. The Officers of the Association – which consist of: The President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Seven Regional Directors, Membership Director, Publications Director Constitution and Bylaws Chair, DDS Administrator/SSA Liaison Legislative Director

60. 2 Where Does NADE derive its Strength?

61. NADE derives its strength from our consistency NADE derives its strengths from our roots as a fledgling division within a large umbrella organization NADE derives its strength from our clear stated missions

62. And, of course, YOU!!

63. And the #1 question asked about NADE is…….

64. 1 Why Should I Belong to NADE?

65. NADE continues to live up to its original mission working as a grass-roots organization to represent the interests of its members. NADE is truly an independent professional association.

66. NADE is not influenced by political parties or other entities or take money from other organizations. NADE’s membership dues comprise ninety percent of the Association’s revenue.

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