How is ADA policy derived and implemented?
The effectiveness of our public comment and broader activities is enhanced by the ADA’s well-refined and speedy decision-making and consultative mechanisms supervised by the board of directors on behalf of our membership. More generally, it is also assisted by the long-term perspectives, balance, historical knowledge and professional interpretation we bring to discussions on issues of current (but often transient) public and media interest. The breadth, depth and motivation of our membership are key strengths in both regards. ADA policy is decided by our members at general meetings, or by referenda, in terms of the broad guidelines needed with more detailed deliberations generally delegated to the board of directors elected by the wider membership. We also use expert advisory panels of volunteers to help derive policy and formulate comment; research the technical, historical, financial or other specialist aspects of specific issues; and assist with our submissions to parliamentary and
The effectiveness of our public comment and broader activities is enhanced by the ADA’s well-refined and speedy decision-making and consultative mechanisms supervised by the board of directors on behalf of our membership. More generally, it is also assisted by the long-term perspectives, balance, historical knowledge and professional interpretation we bring to discussions on issues of current (but often transient) public and media interest. The breadth, depth and motivation of our membership are key strengths in both regards. In terms of the broad guidelines needed, ADA policy is formally determined by our members at general meetings or by referenda. More detailed policy deliberations are generally delegated to the board of directors elected by the wider membership. Informal consultations with ADA Chapters and individual members are also a valuable mechanism for researching and formulating policy. We also use expert advisory panels of volunteers among our membership to help derive poli
