NADR - Let's Get Into It

This episode we visit with 2026 Networking Session Speakers: John Metsker and Leanne Hernandez will be joining us in San Diego for our Networking Weekend October 8-11. Today, they will share some of what those sessions will be about and give you some insider information about what to expect.

Today, we re-visit with Deb Doxey, who no stranger to the NADR family. The last time we caught up with Deb in 2022 AI was an idea, apps were being introduced to help with event structure, and her work was moving through a pivotal change with all the new technology. Deb shares with us how time's have changed in just a few short years.

We sit down with Nikhil Pai with Chronicle to discuss the technical side of disability representation.

Today, we visit and introduce Melissa Dickerson. Melissa recently sat for the Fee Withholding EDPNA exam. Melissa also took advantage of NADR's test prep course. We will discuss the preparation and the waiting and will hit other topics like the importance of staying in compliance with E&O insurance, communication and VE cross for new EDPNA's. Now - Let's Get Into It!

Today, we visit with Kelly Blad, NADR President, for an update on the organization's North Star agenda. Kelly will discuss Legislative, SSA, Marketing, and Networking updates.

Wrapping up the 2026 NADR Conference with some key takeaways and SSA updates; Eva, Deb and Shay discuss the success of this year's conference in Plano, Tx. We are looking ahead to Networking Weekend in October but discussing what SSA and April have in common.

This month we will meet NADR's Inaugural class of Ambassadors. We will get to know them and learn more about this brand new program that will help you navigate the upcoming conference in Plano Texas. Our Sponsors this month is Disability Health Advocates

Today we have a conversation with Meredith Marcus. Meredith, an Attorney with NADR Sponsor, OBD - is one of our speakers this year in Plano, TX discussing 24-3p.

This month we go BTS and discuss Board Meetings with NADR. Eva and Shay dive into a conversation around how our organizational meetings are conducted. This episode is sponsored by Chermol and Fishman.

We sit down with Ryan Hill to discuss 2025 Year In Review. Our sponsor's this month is Disability Health Advocates.

This month we sit down with Patty Sexton, Tina Slocum, and Stella Helterbrand Erikson and discuss SSA's Ticket To Work Program. This conversation will update you on the complex but necessary program that seldom get's mentioned. However, this upcoming Spring Conference we will take a closer look at how this program can help you and your client's. This month is sponsored by PlanWorks.

Ryan Hill joins us again for our October episode to discuss SSA and the 2025 Government Shutdown. She offers a first hand perspective from D.C.

Today, we sit down with Kelly Blad - NADR's incoming President. Join us as we discuss how she got into representing disability claimants and her involvement with NADR leadership. Stay tuned at the end for a lightning round of "Get to Know - Kelly!" This episode is brought to you by OBD Law! Work together, to work for your clients - Contact OBD Law for your FDC referrals. federalappea...

In this uplifting episode, we sit down with Jane Johnson, a dedicated sole practitioner in disability advocacy who leads with heart and purpose. Jane shares how operating from a “mindset of plenty” has shaped her practice—not just as a legal strategy, but as a philosophy of abundance, compassion, and trust. Her love for her clients shines through every story, reminding us that in a system often de...

🎙️ In this episode of Let's Get In To It , we sit down with someone whose voice you already know—our friend and the powerful presence behind every episode’s introduction, Dr. Carletta Griffin. More than just a voice, Carletta is a remarkable educator, leader, and unwavering advocate for her clients in the disability space. Join us as we explore the passion and purpose that fuel her practice, a...

Today, we visit with our Public Policy Advisor, Ryan Hill. She joins us to discuss all the latest news from Capitol Hill, NADR's meeting with newly appointed Commissioner of Social Security and other interesting topics.

Celebrating 25 years of NADR we continue our recognition of those who helped usher in fee withholding. This month we sit down with Past President, Jim Shaw. Jim was the 3rd President for NADR. You'll want to grab a notebook and jot down some of his lessons in business that was handed down to him by his dad. This episode recognizes our Gold Sponsor - OBD Law . For your Federal Court Appeals con...

Join Eva and Shay as they dive into the highlights of the 25th Anniversary of NADR, held at the stunning Grand Hyatt Tamaya in New Mexico. This special episode recaps the memorable moments from the conference, featuring excerpts from the President's dinner and awards ceremony. Celebrate the success of this landmark event with us and relive the excitement!

Join Eva and Shay in this engaging episode as they welcome Ryan Hill for the latest legislative updates. They’re also joined by Michael Wener and Board President, Chris Mazzulli and Vice President, Kelly Blad to unpack the significant changes with SSA and explore the vital role we play in navigating these transformations. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!

Get ready for an engaging episode of "Let's Get Into It"! Join us as we sit down with Karl Osterhout and Stephen Sloan from the OBD Law Firm. These esteemed speakers at the 2025 NADR Albuquerque NM Conference are here to shed light on the ever-evolving landscape of unskilled sedentary jobs. Tune in for a sneak peek into the intricacies of the VE Cross at disability hearings and get t...

Today we visit with Ryan Hill - NADR Lobbyist on Capitol Hill.

In this episode of "Let's Get Into It," hosts Eva Sirman and J Shay Guess welcome Dr. Michelle Aliff, a contracted Vocational Expert for Social Security hearings and Government liaison for IARP. Join us as we delve into the new SSR 24-3p ruling and its implications. Dr. Aliff shares her expert insights and discusses what this ruling means for disability representatives and their clients. Don't mis...

Sarah Bohr is an appellate attorney who has specialized in Social Security law for over 30 years. She has often shared her expertise with NADR members at the annual conferences.

What a great time we had in Nashville for the 2024 Networking Weekend. In this episode, we recap our amazing time with fellow NADR members and look ahead to our 25th Anniversary in Albuquerque, NM.

In this episode of “Let’s Get Into It!”, we sit down with J. Whitaker, a native of Middle Tennessee and the incoming Treasurer for NADR’s Board of Directors. Join us as Jay shares his inspiring journey to becoming a disability representative and offers insights into his new role. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!