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63
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Oct 2026
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The podcast that dives into the past, present, AND future of NADR. This is where we will hear stories of how the organization came to be; tips for better representation; and a behind the scenes look of NADR - with your hosts Eva Sirman and J. Shay Guess.
Today, we visit with cohost J Shay Guess. Recently, Shay suffered a cardiac event that required surgery. Join Shay and Eva as we explore what it's like on the other side the medical records.
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.
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