How does the ADA preserve its independence and objectivity?
We preserve our independence and objectivity by a range of longstanding and well-tested measures that are explained in the detailed answers to several of the questions above. This is particularly so in the questions relating to our long-term public-interest guardianship approach, actively non-partisan stance and apolitical perspective, public and accountable structure, non-affiliated status and transparent finances. Furthermore, as noted above, our research and advocacy efforts are not directed by our corporate (or institutional) members or donors. In cases where our independence or objectivity is questioned, our experience over more than three decades is that such claims are usually made without those making them demonstrating an apparent knowledge or understanding of the ADA’s public-interest guardianship role, our independent and non-partisan nature, and our well-tested institutional safeguards to protect the integrity and transparency of both aspects. In some cases, partisan or oth
We preserve our independence and objectivity by a range of longstanding and well-tested measures that are explained in the detailed answers to several of the questions above (and in our constitution). This is particularly so in the above questions relating to our long-term public-interest guardianship approach, actively non-partisan stance and apolitical perspective, public and accountable structure, non-affiliated status and transparent finances. Furthermore, as noted above, our research and advocacy efforts are not directed by our corporate (or institutional) members or donors. In cases where our independence or objectivity is occasionally questioned, our experience over more than three decades is that such claims are usually made without those making them demonstrating an apparent knowledge or understanding of the ADA’s public-interest guardianship role, our independent and non-partisan nature, and our well-tested institutional safeguards to protect the integrity and transparency of
