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Annual Conferences
1-3 Employees
99$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 3 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- FREE Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
4-10 Employees
595$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 10 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
11-50 Employees
995$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 50 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
51+ Employees
1,995$Every yearMembership fee is for your whole organization.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
Join a Network Advancing Disability Representation
ACRD services provide the tools, training, and support needed to strengthen your team—whether you’re a solo disability rep or managing a growing organization.
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2000+ Members
2000+ Members
Join a Network Advancing Disability Representation
ACRD services provide the tools, training, and support needed to strengthen your team—whether you’re a solo disability rep or managing a growing organization.
1-3 Employees
99$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 3 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- FREE Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
4-10 Employees
595$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 10 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
11-50 Employees
995$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 50 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
51+ Employees
1,995$Every yearMembership fee is for your whole organization.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
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Equipping disability professionals with the tools, technology, and training to lead the industry forward.
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Become a Member
Access resources, training, and support designed to strengthen your impact, no matter your team size.
Become a Member
Access resources, training, and support designed to strengthen your impact, no matter your team size.
1-3 Employees
99$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 3 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- FREE Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
4-10 Employees
595$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 10 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
11-50 Employees
995$Every yearIncludes membership benefits for up to 50 team members.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
51+ Employees
1,995$Every yearMembership fee is for your whole organization.- $199 for CLE Library for Legal Staff (per person)
- FREE SkillTRAN for SS Disability Representatives
- Free Academy Library for Support Staff
- Member Board Access and Exclusive Discounts
- Partner Portal Access
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Membership tiers are based on your organization’s total Social Security Disability team members.
Benefits
Membership That Moves You Forward
Whether you’re building your practice or leading a firm, ACRD provides the resources to elevate every dimension of your work. Training that sharpens expertise, technology that enhances performance, and a national community that drives progress, all designed to help you lead with confidence and impact.
ACRD Academy
Self-paced training for staff and reps to build knowledge and skills while saving managers time.
SkillTRAN Access
Free vocational tools to strengthen Social Security Disability cases.
CLE Library
Unlimited on-demand CLEs to stay sharp and compliant.
Testimonials
Voices of Our Community
Hear directly from the professionals who rely on ACRD every day. These are their stories of strengthened practices, expanded expertise, and the power of connection within a national community committed to excellence.
“We have implemented ACRD Academy in our training program for new hires, which gives them a great foundation to start learning our firm's processes in handling disability matters.”
“I used SkillTRAN reports to challenge a VE’s job numbers, leading to a hearing where the VE admitted the error. With no supporting job numbers, the claim was approved.”
“We have been handling Disability claims for many years - this program has been so helpful to our employees. Love that the videos are short, but extremely informative. We have liked this program for our firm!”
“The SSD/SSI training modules are excellent. A great training tool for our newer employees and a nice refresher for our experienced staff.”
“Our firm relies on ACRD benefits for training and key resources. The videos cover diverse topics, and SkillTRAN provides up-to-date job data. The platform is user-friendly, and ACRD’s staff is always helpful.”
Testimonials
Voices of Our Community
Hear directly from the professionals who rely on ACRD every day. These are their stories of strengthened practices, expanded expertise, and the power of connection within a national community committed to excellence.
“We have implemented ACRD Academy in our training program for new hires, which gives them a great foundation to start learning our firm's processes in handling disability matters.”
“I used SkillTRAN reports to challenge a VE’s job numbers, leading to a hearing where the VE admitted the error. With no supporting job numbers, the claim was approved.”
“We have been handling Disability claims for many years - this program has been so helpful to our employees. Love that the videos are short, but extremely informative. We have liked this program for our firm!”
“The SSD/SSI training modules are excellent. A great training tool for our newer employees and a nice refresher for our experienced staff.”
“Our firm relies on ACRD benefits for training and key resources. The videos cover diverse topics, and SkillTRAN provides up-to-date job data. The platform is user-friendly, and ACRD’s staff is always helpful.”
Technology
Work smarter, faster, and more securely with the ACRD Partner Portal.
ACRD Partner Portal
Access powerful tools at little to no cost! Saving time and resources for your disability-focused work.
Phishing Simulation
Train your staff with ongoing cybersecurity awareness and phishing tests to help them spot and avoid real threats.
AI Voice Assistant
Let AI answer calls, summarize messages, and email the details with custom voice and settings included.
Cyber Security Badge
Certify your safeguards and earn a cybersecurity badge to show clients you take data protection seriously.
Appeals
While ACRD does not file appeals, we provide the infrastructure, resources, and guidance you need to manage them successfully.
Medicare Education
Guide your clients through Medicare enrollment to ensure they get the right coverage when benefits begin.
Togetherness
From events to forums, ACRD fosters connection and collaboration.
National Conference
Connect in person with leading professionals at our flagship event that feature expert panels, CLE sessions, and collaborative workshops.
Mini Conferences
Targeted, high-impact virtual and regional events focused on trends, SSA updates, and peer-driven strategies.
Membership forum
As a member, you can ask questions, share insights, and exchange knowledge directly with others in our community.
Exclusive Networking
Access live meetups designed to foster meaningful professional relationships and cross-industry collaboration.
Recognition & Awards
Celebrate excellence in the field through our annual awards program, honoring top firms, professionals, and innovators.
Belonging & Identity
Find a place where your work and voice are valued, and where together we build a stronger community of representation.
ACRD Academy
Self-paced training for staff and reps to build knowledge and skills while saving managers time.
SkillTRAN Access
Free vocational tools to strengthen Social Security Disability cases.
CLE Library
Unlimited on-demand CLEs to stay sharp and compliant.
Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing is simple. Regardless of the number of roles within your organization, if you have 10 SSD staff, you should choose the 4-10 Plan. If you have 60 SSD staff, you should choose the 51+ plan. Our plans are not based on the total number of attorneys only or the number of SkillTRAN licenses that are needed.
Once you purchase a membership, we’ll promptly reach out to obtain your organization’s roster. This allows us to activate membership benefits for all your employees, ensuring they have immediate access to resources like ACRD Academy, the CLE Library, and SkillTRAN.
We’ll guide you through the onboarding process to make sure your entire team is set up and ready to take full advantage of everything your membership offers. Our support team is always available to assist you and answer any questions during this process.
Your ACRD membership is designed for your entire organization, not just the attorneys. All employees, including paralegals and support staff, can access and benefit from the resources provided, such as ACRD Academy, CLE Library, and SkillTRAN. This ensures that your whole team is well-equipped to contribute effectively to your mission.
The ACRD Academy offers foundational training for non-representative staff, covering Social Security basics and leadership skills, with certificates upon completion. The CLE Library provides accredited courses for legal professionals to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and stay compliant in Social Security law.
As part of your ACRD membership, your organization will receive access to SkillTRAN tools, including OASYS Web. You can log in through the SkillTRAN website to use these resources.
Existing/renewing SkillTRAN claimant representatives just need to let ACRD know that they want to continue to use their existing SkillTRAN Username and Password. SkillTRAN will configure the existing username(s) and password(s) through the ACRD membership plan for access to SkillTRAN’s best software – OASYS Web, which includes all Job Browser Pro Web features!