The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is dedicated to the advancement of practitioner excellence, high ethical standards, professional autonomy and sound business practices in the provision of quality audiologic care.

ADA offers programming and support to those audiologists and students who are or who desire to be independent practitioners in whatever setting they choose to practice. In particular, ADA's mission emphasizes practice ownership. Towards that goal, ADA offers a Fall conference and smaller regional meetings and seminars providing information and resources regarding all aspects of audiologic practice, with particular emphasis on the business of audiology.