NADR - Let's Get Into It

Every organization has a patriarch, and The National Association of Disability Representatives is no different. Join us in this episode as we spend time with the true patriarch of NADR - Mr. Dale Cowan. 

Some of our newer members may not know that NADR has a voice in Washington D.C. Join us today and meet our Public Policy Advisor, Jeanne Morin. Jeanne has appeared at our conferences in the past to give us updates on the congressional efforts with Public Policy. In today's episode, Jeanne will share how she got into this field and how her personal experience with Social Security Disability played...

Meet our keynote speaker Dr. Thomas Van Vleet , who will be presenting at this year's conference in Puerto Rico on Monday morning. Dr. Tom Van Vleet is a licensed neuropsychologist with expertise in cognitive rehabilitation & enhancement, neuropsychological assessment and integrative psychotherapy. His treatment approach targets the cognitive and psychological challenges experienced by healthy...

Dr. Greg Cates is the immediate past president of the National Association of Disability Representatives and joins us on this episode to discuss his experience dealing with leading the organization through the pandemic. Dr. Cates also discusses his involvement with NADR and not only leaves us with his own way to inspire new members but also what should motivate all members to get more involved.&nb...

This month our special guest probably needs no introduction. He's been referred to as, The Godfather of NADR, it is Mr. Perfect Attendance, Mr. Art Kaufman. In this episode, Art takes us all the way back to the beginning of not only NADR, but what got him involved in Social Security Disability. Anyone that knows Art History 101 - knows this is going to be a great show. 

Your hosts, Eva Sirman and J. Shay Guess discuss Thanksgiving family traditions, food and all they are thankful for this year. We hope you enjoy this BONUS episode. We also hope you will join the discussion on our Facebook page and share your family traditions for Thanksgiving. 

It is not cliché for NADR members to say that we are all one big family. That is because many of our members have practices that are family operated.  Today, we explore The Family Business with members who's practices involve family ties. These members not only operate their practices with their families, it just so happens they serve as NADR Board of Directors. Our guests are Kelly Blad, Mic...

Julie has been a member of NADR for many years. She shares her life before she became a member and her roll with the organization. This episode has some special moments. Eva and Julie spent some time talking about past conferences and networking weekends they worked on together. Let us know if you can spot the nickname they share with one another - Let's Get Into It! 

Eva Sirman and J Shay Guess discuss upcoming shows and how the podcast came to life.