National Association of Disability Representatives

What National Association of Disability Representatives does

The National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) is a private non-profit professional membership association founded in March 2000 in St. Louis, Missouri by 35 Professional Social Security Claimants Representatives. The organization is headquartered in Houston, Texas and operates with 11-50 employees to serve Social Security disability representatives — including attorneys, non-attorney advocates, and EDPNAs — across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. NADR delivers its services through a portfolio anchored on annual membership ($325-$400/year), the Talklist Forum community platform, a national Telephone Referral Service (1-800-747-6131) connecting claimants to member representatives, and an E-Learning Portal (learn.nadr.org) for continuing education including EDPNA exam preparation and Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) designation pathways.

NADR's underlying technology stack consists of YourMembership.com association management software (powering membership, events, payments, and email), Zoom for webinar delivery, and Whova for in-person event management — all third-party SaaS with no proprietary platform layer. The revenue model combines subscription membership dues, a four-tier Corporate Sponsorship program ($2,300 Bronze to $4,500 Platinum), transactional event registration fees, product sales through an online store, and tax-deductible Lobby Fund donations supporting Washington DC advocacy. Distribution operates across a national hotline, the Find a Representative online directory, in-person conferences at rotating locations, and digital channels including the "Let's Get Into It" podcast and NADR Connect leadership briefings. NADR's core strategic differentiator is its policy influence — it played a pivotal role in the passage of the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 establishing fee withholding for non-attorney representatives — and its member-controlled governance structure with rotating practitioner-elected presidents.

Name

National Association of Disability Representatives

Legal name

National Association of Disability Representatives

Website

https://nadr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NADR is a non-profit professional membership association serving Social Security disability representatives across the United States through annual memberships, continuing education, community forums, a national telephone referral service, legislative advocacy, and annual conferences.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues provide recurring revenue. Standard dues are $325 per year with a 5% discount for auto-renew ($309). An alternative membership page lists dues at $400 annually with a 6% auto-renew discount ($375).
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Multi-tiered sponsorship program offering Bronze ($2,300), Silver ($2,800), Gold ($3,500), and Platinum ($4,500) levels. Sponsorships provide exhibit booth access, web logo placement, email promotion, conference promo time, and podcast opportunities.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from webinars ($40 non-members, $20 members, free for ADRs), annual conferences, and networking weekends. Early bird conference rates available with discounts for members.
4. Product Sales: Sales through the online store include NADRguides training materials, brochures, event tickets, and continuing education recordings.
5. Lobby Fund Donations: Tax-deductible contributions to support NADR's legislative advocacy efforts in Washington, DC. Donation tiers include $15, $25, $50, $100, and $500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NADR is a non-profit professional membership association that serves Social Security disability claimants representatives (attorneys, non-attorney advocates, and EDPNAs) through annual memberships, continuing education (CEU/EDPNA exam prep), an annual conference and networking weekend, a national telephone referral hotline (1-800-747-6131) connecting disabled individuals to member representatives, an online Talklist Forum for peer support, and legislative advocacy in Washington, DC. The organization supplements memberships with corporate sponsorships, paid webinars, and professional certification (ADR designation).

Product overview

NADR is a professional membership association serving Social Security disability representatives through a platform of interconnected services. The core offering centers on membership access to the Talklist Forum for peer communication, the Telephone Referral Service for claimant connections, and the E-Learning Portal for continuing education. The organization supplements these with in-person events including an Annual Conference and Networking Weekend, virtual webinars and NADR Connect briefings, the Find a Representative directory, and a Career Center for job postings. Professional development pathways include EDPNA exam study sessions and the Accredited Disability Representative designation. The association also conducts legislative advocacy and accepts corporate sponsorships. The portfolio functions as a unified professional community rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NADR Membership Annual professional membership providing disability representatives (attorneys, non-attorney advocates, EDPNAs) with access to the Talklist Forum, Telephone Referral Service eligibility, lobbying representation in Washington DC, conference and webinar discounts, CEU recordings, and corporate sponsor discounts. Dues listed at $325 to $400/year depending on page, with auto-renew discount of 5-6%.
• E-Learning Portal Online continuing education platform at learn.nadr.org offering on-demand CEU courses for disability representatives, including Ethics courses pre-approved for EDPNA CEU credit and conference session recordings.
• Telephone Referral Service (TRS) Nationwide toll-free referral hotline (1-800-747-6131) connecting disability claimants with NADR member representatives. Open enrollment runs November 15 through January 5 annually.
• Annual Social Security Law Conference Annual in-person conference offering educational seminars, CLE/CEU sessions, and networking opportunities for disability representatives. Hosted at rotating locations with sessions covering Social Security rulings and practice improvements.
• NADR Networking Weekend Fall regional networking event providing a relaxed forum for representatives to exchange ideas, participate in group sessions, and build professional relationships across the disability advocacy community. Registration $200-$225 per attendee with NADR room block rate $259/night.
• Talklist Forum Member-exclusive online discussion forum at connect.nadr.org enabling daily communication, case advice sharing, problem-solving, and peer support among disability representatives.
• Find a Representative Directory Searchable online directory allowing disability claimants to locate NADR member representatives by location, with contact information and professional credentials displayed. Covers all 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
• Career Center Job board platform enabling NADR members to post disability representation job openings, search candidates, and subscribe to new posting notifications.
• Webinars Virtual educational sessions covering Social Security rulings, business structures, and practice topics. Offered at $20 for members, $40 for non-members, with complimentary attendance for current ADRs (Accredited Disability Representatives).
• NADR Connect Virtual leadership briefings and case manager roundtables providing updates on NADR PAC activities, public policy, and processing trends for representatives at initial and reconsideration levels.
• NADR Podcast: Let's Get Into It Monthly podcast hosted on Anchor.fm featuring discussions on disability advocacy topics, industry news, and member spotlights. Includes sponsor promo time for Gold+ sponsors.
• EDPNA Fee Withholding Exam Study Sessions Self-paced exam preparation course for the Eligible for Direct Pay Non-Attorney (EDPNA) Fee Withholding exam, including study modules, quizzes, practice exams, and live Q&A sessions.
• Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) Designation Professional certification program requiring NADR membership, passage of the EDPNA exam, and additional requirements. Enables direct fee withholding from Social Security awards.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Annual sponsorship program for vendors serving the disability law community offering exhibit booth access at the annual conference, website advertising, email promotion, podcast promo time, and webinar sponsorship opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Founded by 35 disability representatives in 2000, now serving a national membership representing claimants across all 50 states
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Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Disability Health AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• Employ RewardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• Hogan Smith SSDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• Piedmont Law FirmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• Wind DisabilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• My Disability AttorneyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• Sarah Bohr PublicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• Chronic LegalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• MedicarePartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• FirmidableminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website. Social security disability law firm marketing company.
• SkilltranminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• BlazeominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NADR with logo displayed on the website.
• YourMembership.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of association management software powering the NADR website. Provides membership management, website features, event management, career center, and email marketing capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• AARP: AARP is a large membership organization for older Americans, an overlapping demographic with many Social Security disability claimants. It is not a direct competitor but represents an alternative membership value proposition that disability claimants and representatives may engage with.
• National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): NDRN is the membership association for the federally funded Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system serving people with disabilities. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive—NADR focuses on claimant representatives while NDRN focuses on advocacy organizations—but they share an overlapping constituency and policy interests.
• National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA): NALA is a professional association for paralegals and legal assistants, offering certification, continuing education, and member services. While not focused on Social Security disability, it competes for CLE participation dollars from legal support professionals adjacent to NADR's non-attorney advocate segment.
• Disability Rights Advocates (DRA): DRA is a national nonprofit disability rights legal center. It is thematically adjacent—working on disability-related legal issues—but focuses on systemic impact litigation rather than individual claimant representation, so it does not directly compete for NADR's membership.

Broad incumbents

• American Bar Association (ABA): The ABA is a broad incumbent professional association serving all attorneys, including those practicing Social Security disability law through its section on individual rights and responsibilities. While not niche-focused, its CLE offerings and advocacy infrastructure compete for attention and dues from disability-focused practitioners.

Direct peers

• National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR): NOSSCR is the most direct peer to NADR—a national membership association representing Social Security disability claimants' representatives. Both organizations serve overlapping constituencies of attorneys and non-attorney advocates, offer continuing education, and run annual conferences and legislative advocacy programs.
• National Association of Social Security Attorneys (NASSA): NASSA is a direct peer representing Social Security attorneys and disability advocates. It offers CLE programming, member benefits, and annual conferences comparable to NADR's, though with an attorney-skewed membership profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NADR_ORG
• Facebookfacebook.com/NADRCommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1487526/admin
• Instagraminstagram.com/nadr_org

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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