HOME CODE OF ETHICS LOGO USAGE APPLICATION FORM CONTACT US Attestations and Code of Ethics Each ADR has answered in the affirmative As an Accredited Disability Representative I agree that: The overriding philosophy for all Accredited Disability Representatives shall be that any action taken will be in the client's best interests and result in no harm coming to the client. The Representative shall hold their client in the highest regard, with the client's welfare the sole object of the Representative's efforts.      1.  I will comply with the Rules of Conduct and Standards of Responsibility for Representatives (Rules of Conduct) found at 20 C.F.R. 404.1740 and 416.1540. These Rules of Conduct specify both affirmative obligations and prohibited conduct.      2.  I will, whenever applicable, abide by the ethical standards of the State Bar in those States in which I practice as it pertains to direct client interaction;      3.  I will abide by the standards of the Federal Privacy Act (Privacy Act - 5 USC Sec. 552a). Privacy shall be maintained at all times unless there exists potential death or bodily harm to the client.      4.  I will be forthright and informative with my clientele and the public.      5.  I shall make no promises nor state outcomes which cannot be guaranteed. If, in the course of business, I recognize that an error has been made, I shall notify the client and the responsible Administration official and attempt to repair the error.      6.  I will abide by the Regulations of the SSA. If I am a supervisor of other representatives, I will always encourage them to seek the highest degree of professionalism and ethical considerations.      7.  I will not knowingly engage in any activity which will negatively impact the duration of the claimant's claim for disability benefits.      8.  I will conduct myself in a professional and courteous manner with State Agency and SSA staff in the course of written and verbal communication.      9.  I will attempt to familiarize myself with various community support services of which clients may avail themselves.      10.  In all circumstances, I will attempt to provide the highest standards of conduct for the profession, ever mindful of the impact of my work upon the lives of persons with impairments and disabilities, while striving to maintain the dignity and rights of those clients. Attestations The ADR has attested that they are currently eligible for fee withholding in accordance with all requirements promulgated by SSA. The ADR has not been disallowed from practicing before the SSA since they have become eligible for fee withholding. The ADR has not been convicted of a felony since they have become eligible for fee withholding. The ADR has agreed that if a complaint about their representation is submitted to NADR, it will be forwarded to the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General for investigation. © Copyright 2009, Accredited Disability Representative