NADE - National Association of Disability Examiners

NADE's Purpose:
To develop the art and science of disability evaluation. To enhance public awareness about disability evaluation.
To further professional recognition for disability evaluation practitioners.

Remembering Martin “Marty” Blum

2012 NADE Awards Criteria

NADE President Tom Ward (far right) introduces SSA Office of Disability Programs visitors to the MidYear Board meeting: (from left) Program Policy Officer Janet Truhe J.D., Deputy Associate Commissioner Sheila Everett, Associate Commissioner Art Spencer, and Acting Associate Commissioner Shirleeta Stanton.

President Tom Ward thanks Dr. Tony Jones,

Washington DC DDS Director for his visit representing the
National Council of Disability Determinations Directors.

Appreciation to Associate Commissioner
Office of Disability Programs Art Spencer
was shared by President-elect Todd Deshong (far left),
President Tom Ward, and Legislative Director Mark Bernskoetter (right).

NADE was honored to have speakers from SSA to the MidYear meeting: (from left) President-elect Todd Deshong,
Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Operations Terry Gruber,

Assistant Associate Commissioner Office of Disability Determinations Linda Kerr-Davis, and NADE President Tom Ward.

Board members gathered for the MidYear Board Meeting in Baltimore:
(front row) Tom Ward, Donna Hilton and Todd Deshong. (middle row) Debi Chowdhury, Mary Dumars,
Leesa Chalmers, Julie Kujath, Joe Rise, Jennifer Nottingham, and Tonya Scott;
(back row) Jennifer Pounds, Trish Chaplin, Mark Bernskoetter, Donnie Hayes, and Malcolm Stoutenborough.

As a member of the National Association of Disability Examiners, I accept the challenge to promote a better understanding in the field of
disability evaluations. I will also strive with concerned professionals towards improved expertise in the documentations and evaluation process of
impairments and their vocational implications. I am personally committed to continued professional growth in order to better serve the disabled
individual. My professional service will be conducted at the highest possible level of integrity and all confidential information will be utilized
in a responsible manner as to safeguard the rights and privacy of the individual.