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• Memo: ADA Watch Hearings
• Memo: ADA Commission Update
  Discusses efforts towards establishing a Commission on the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
• CRS Report for Congress: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1989: Analysis of the Remedies and Enforcement Provisions of S.933, as Passed by the Senate
  S. 933, the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1989," would broaden current federal sanctions against handicap discrimination which, as found mainly in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, are restricted in coverage to the agencies of the federal government, federal contractors, and recipients of federal aid. The bill would augment this protection with a panoply of new safeguards applicable to public and private employers, bus, rail, and related transportation services and facilities, most places of public accommodation, and telecommunication relay services. For the most part, the relief provided by the bill to enforce these new protections draws expressly upon the remedies and procedures found in other civil rights laws. This report analyzes the various remedy provisions in S. 933, as passed the Senate on September 7, 1989, in relation to current provisions of existing federal civil rights legislation.
• Analysis of "Regarded as Having an Impairment" and "About to be Discriminated Against" Language in Draft Americans with Disabilities Act
  Memorandum from the American Law Division analyzing specific language used in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Language includes "regarded as having an impairment" and "about to be discriminated against."
• Questions on Draft Americans with Disabilities Act Bill
  Memorandum to the House Education and Labor Committee from the American Law Division. Enclosed is a list of questions posed to the drafters of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Annotated Bibliography the Americans with Disabilities Act, copy 2
  Fifteen-page annotated bibliography of sources relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Annotated Bibliography the Americans with Disabilities Act
  Fifteen-page annotated bibliography of sources relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Contract between World Institute on Disability and the Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities
  Contract for World Institute on Disability to research and collect resources on disability for the Dole Foundation, including creating an annotated bibliography
• Dole/WID Contract Annotated Bibliography Draft, December 4, 1992
  Two-and-a-half-page annotated bibliography draft of sources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Contract between World Institute on Disability and the Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, Copy 2
  Contract for World Institute on Disability to research and collect resources on disability for the Dole Foundation, including creating an annotated bibliography
• Fax from World Institute on Disability Including Letter, Materials Contract and Budget of Work to be Carried Out for the Dole Foundation
  Proposal and contract for World Institute on Disability to research and collect resources on disability for the Dole Foundation
• Program for WID Ten Year Anniversary Event
  Program for the World Institute on Disability's 10th Anniversary Celebration, 'A World of Creativity'
• Thank you letter from World Institute on Disability to Jeanne Argoff at the Dole Foundation for Support on WID Tenth Anniversary Celebration
  Letter from the World Institute on Disability to Jeanne Argoff at the Dole Foundation concerning the WID's 10th Anniversary Celebration
• Letter from World Institute on Disability to Dole Foundation Regarding ADA Bibliography Progress
  Letter from Steven Brown at the World Institute on Disability to Jeanne Argoff at the Dole Foundation discussing the ADA bibliography and the hopes for an additional contract.
• Fax of Speech, 'Investigating a Culture of Disability' Introduction
  Fax message to Jeanne Argoff containing a copy of an introduction to a report commissioned by the Dole Foundation titled "Investigating a Culture of Disability." Note document ends mid-sentence.
• Dole/WID 1992-93 ADA Contract Final Report
  Memorandum to the Associate Director of the Dole Foundation and Vice President of the World Institute on Disability regarding a contract between the two organizations to create a bibliography about the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• J.C. Penney/National Organization on Disability - National Partners Awards - Washington, D.C., 26 May 1994
  Remarks of Senator Dole to the J.C. Penney/NOD (National Organization on Disability) National Partners Awards Luncheon. He discussed the history of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the attitudinal barriers affecting disability rights.
• Conference on U.S. Role in International Issues of Disability - Washington, D.C., 16 November 1993
  Remarks of Senator Dole to the Conference on US Role in International Issues of Disability. He discusses the need for greater disability awareness in foreign policy.
• National Organization on Disability Luncheon - Washington, D.C., 25 June 1992
  Talking points by Senator Dole to the N.O.D [National Organization on Disability] Luncheon. Dole discusses the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the impact it would have on education, transportation, communication, health care, tax, and employment.
• Press Conference on Disability Agreement - Washington, D.C., 18 September 1984
  Opening statement by Senator Dole to the Press Conference on disability agreement. He discusses a bill reforming Social Security for disabled Americans.
• Remarks of Senator Bob Dole to the Department Convention of the Kansas "Disabled American Veterans" - Junction City, Kansas, June 2,1974
  Dole discusses congressional efforts to aid veterans with disabilities.
• Memo: FYI/REG Reform - Harkin Civil/ Disability Rights Amendment
  Memorandum regarding Senator Harkin's proposed amendment to the Americans with Disabilities Act's section 625, "Decisional Criteria."
• Memo: Article for Washington Post Supplement on ADA
  Memorandum regarding Senator Dole's article for a Washington Post supplement on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Memo: Your Letter to the Washington Post
  Memorandum regarding Dole's letter to the editor of the Washington Post being published, the Senate Finance Subcommittee hearing on Social Security's disability programs, and Senator Chafee's vote on children's SSI. Includes an Washing Post article on children's SSI.
• Memo: Designation of "Disability Services Coordinator"
  Memorandum to Howard Greene from Senator Dole regarding designating a disability services coordinator within the Sergeant at Arms.
• Memo: Memo to Howard Greene RE Disability Services Coordinator
  Memorandum with a memo to Howard Greene attached approving Kim Brown as Disability Services Coordinator. Includes letter from Greene and Brown's resume.
• Memo: Award from Kansas Disability Caucus
  Memorandum asking Senator Dole to sign a note to the Kansas Disability Caucus after receiving a leadership award. Also discusses Vachon's trip to Kansas
• Memo: April 14th Anniversary Statement
  Memorandum regarding a statement honoring FDR's (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) 50th anniversary of death. Attached is Senator Dole's statement titled "Franklin Roosevelt-- Disability Hero."
• Memo: FYI/First Trip to Kansas Next Week
  Letter summarizing Vachon's upcoming trip to Kansas, including Wichita and Topeka
• Memo: Sponsor Hill Events
  Memorandum regarding Senator Bob Dole's invitation to sponsor both the National Organization on Disability's (NOD) annual J.C. Penney/ NOD luncheon and the National Parent Network on Disabilities' (NPND) annual Hill reception. Letters requesting sponsorship from NOD and NPND are attached.
• Press Release: Dole Calls for Access for Disabled National Conventions
  Press release by Senator Bob Dole titled "Dole Calls for Access for Disabled to National Conventions."
• Press Release: Statement of Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole on National Barrier Awareness Day
  Statement of Senator Bob Dole honoring National Barrier Awareness Day and disabled Americans.
• Article: "A Vigorous Voice" A Letter from U.S. Senator Robert J. Dole and "The ADA, An Analysis: What Will The Americans With Disabilities Act Mean To You?"
  Published letter from Senator Bob Dole titled "A Vigorous Voice" and article written by John M. Williams and Chet Nagle headed with "The ADA, An Analysis: What Will The Americans with Disabilities Act Mean To You?" They appear in CAREERS & the disABLED Spring 1991 issue.
• Correspondence: Membership invitation to an NDAC (National Disability Action Center) Supporter
  Form letter from Senator Bob Dole to a National Disability Action Center (NDAC) supporter asking them to become a member
• Article for Exceptional Parent Magazine
  Article for Exceptional Parent Magazine about President George Bush's efforts to help disabled individuals.
• Dear Friends Letter about JMA Foundation
  Letter from Senator Bob Dole asking for contributions to the JMA Foundation, which provides assistance to those with serious injuries.
• First Anniversary of ADA
  Speech by Senator Bob Dole celebrating the first anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Statement on Final Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  Statement by Senator Bob Dole in celebration of the Final Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This speech references Nelson Mandela's challenging apartheid in South Africa, the fall of the Berlin Wall in East Germany, and Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches fighting for equality. Dole sees the passing of the ADA as an extension of these struggles towards equality.
• Correspondence: Letters between Senator Dole and David C. Clarke, Jr., President of the New Hampshire League for the Hard of Hearing
  Letters between Senator Bob Dole and David C. Clarke Jr., the president of the New Hampshire League for the Hard of Hearing, about S.652, the telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act (which later was passed as the Telecommunications Act of 1996).
• Memo: Reply to Letter from John Hager
  This memorandum includes John Hager's letter and Senator Dole's reply, as well as previous memorandums regarding disability.
• Memo: Meeting with John Hager Regarding Republican Leadership on Disability Issues
  This memorandum is from Alec Vachon to Senator Dole about a meeting with John Hager regarding Republican leadership on Disability Issues
• Memo: FYI/DNC Memo on Clinton Meeting with Disability Community and Budget Reconciliation
  This memorandum includes a newsletter from the DNC, a White House press release, and various background information about President Clinton's meeting with disabled community members.
• Memo: John Hager
  This memorandum includes information on John Hager's retirement and willingness to help with projects for Senator Dole.
• Memo: Background to Your State Department Speech on Disability
  In this memorandum, Alec Vachon provides Senator Bob Dole with background information for his upcoming speech at the Department of State regarding disability and human rights practices in Australia and Côte d'Ivoire.
• Arthritis Today: Senator Bob Dole Leadership by Example
  Biographical article about Senator Bob Dole following his WWII injury with his road to recovery and subsequent career in politics
• Remarks: National Organization on Disability
  Speech by Senator Bob Dole to the National Organization on Disability advocating for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Remarks: 101st Congress: 1989 Wrap-Up
  Speech given by Senate Republican Leader, Bob Dole that discusses subjects such as drought relief, the war on drugs, the minimum wage, rural hospitals, and aid to Poland and Hungary
• Memo: Various Gold Seals
  The memorandum is comprised of various updates on holiday meetings.
• Memo: Co-Sponsorship of Two Disability Bills
  Dole is asked to co-sponsor the reauthorization of two bills, Technology-Related Assistance Act of 1993 and Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, and the amendments of them. Includes the bill's amendments.
• Section-by-Section Summary of the Technology-Related Assistance Act Amendments of 1993
  Summary of the major changes made by the Staff Draft of the Technology-Related Assistance Act Amendments of 1993.
• Memo: Remarks for NOD Drop-By
  Prepared remarks for Dole for the National Organization on Disability's celebration of the 3rd Anniversary of ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). Talks about the 25th anniversary of the 1968 Architectural Barriers Act, a predecessor of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Betts Award nominee, Hugh Gallagher.
• Memo: Drop By J.C. Penney/ NOD Luncheon
  Prepared remarks for Dole at the annual J.C. Penney/ National Organization on Disability luncheon.
• Memo: Speak/National Retail Federation Dinner
  This memorandum includes talking points and remarks prepared for Senator Dole to give at the National Retail Federation Annual Washington Leadership Conference Dinner.
• Memo: Financial Support for Polish Disabled Sailing Team
  This memorandum includes background information on the World Disabled Sailing Championships and a letter from the Polish Ambassador to President of the American Committee for Aid to Poland.
• Memo: Invitation from ADAPT
  Invitation from ADAPT to Senator Bob Dole to attend the group's disability rights activist co-founder Reverend Wade Blank's memorial service. Dole was unable to attend, but sent a note of condolence to Blank's wife.
• Memo: Reception for Disability History Book
  Vachon warning Dole about the shortcomings of Joe Shapiro's book about the ADA. Dole is scheduled to attend his book reception.
• Memo: Congratulations Note to Tony Coelho
  Tony Coelho's appointment as Chairman of the President's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities and how he should focus on giving credible advice instead of engaging in advocacy. Coelho may reach out to Dole.
• Memo: Social Security Independent Agency Bill: Deny DI and SSI Benefits to Drug Addicts and Alcoholics Supporting Their Habits Through Criminal Activity
  Summary of an amendment proposed by Senator Cohen and co-sponsored by Bob Dole, to prevent substance abusers who engage in criminal activities from receiving Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. The Amendment did not pass.
• Memo: C-Span Viewer Casework
  A woman with epilepsy lost her job, filed an EEOC (U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) complaint, was turned down for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and was worried about losing health insurance. Vachon has offered her help.
• Memo: Co-Sponsor National Parent Network Reception
  Some information on the National Parent Network on Disabilities and Families Together, Inc., with the request for Dole to co-sponsor the annual meeting reception with Senator Harkin.
• Memo: Press Clips on Disability
  Includes newspaper clippings regarding disability, including impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on health care, a mother's experience with services under Title XIX under the Social Security Act, self-defense classes for the disabled, and changes in Sign Language to remove derogatory signs.