Items

• Letter Discussing the Quality of an Annotated Bibliography Draft
  Short, handwritten note from Ann to Jeanne discussing Steve's quality of work on the draft of the annotated bibliography. No last names are mentioned.
• 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'
• Disabled Group's Worldly Focus
  Newspaper article discusses the impact the World Institute on Disability has had after ten years of service on the lives of America's disabled.
• 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
• Thank you letter from World Institute on Disability to Paul Hearne at the Dole Foundation for Support on WID Tenth Anniversary Celebration
  Letter from the World Institute on Disability to Paul Hearne 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.
• Contract Between World Institute on Disability and the Dole Foundation for Employment of Persons with Disabilities, Including Request for Payment and Copy of Initial Check
  Check from the Dole Foundation made out to the World Institute on Disability in the amount of $5,000 for "First Payment." Attached is a check request form and list of work the World Institute on Disability is contracted to do.
• Letter to Dole Foundation from World Institute on Disability Requesting Final Payment for Fulfilled Contract
  Letter from the World Institute on Disability informing the Dole Foundation of the bill. Includes a request for payment and a copy of the check from the Dole Foundation made out to the World Institute on Disability in the amount of $10,000 for "Fulfillment of Second Phase of Contract."
• Letter Accompanying Payment from Dole Foundation to World Institute on Disability
  Letter from Associate Director of the Dole Foundation to the Vice President of the World Institute on Disability regarding a payment on the contract for a bibliography of sources relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• 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.
• Annotated Bibliography the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ann's Corrected Version
  Ann's Corrected Version of an annotated bibliography with sources relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Attached are Materials Developed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division, and the Federal Communications Commission along with Materials Available from the U.S. Congress.
• Annotated Bibliography the Americans with Disabilities Act
  Annotated Bibliography with sources relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) Consortium - funding Partnership, 1992-1994
  Balance sheet and list of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Consortium Funding Partnerships spanning 1992-1994. Includes both contributions and expenses.
• Issue Forum: Year Five of the ADA Americans with Disabilities Act. An Advertising Supplement to the Washington Post
  Articles published by the Washington Post five years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The articles discuss the impact the ADA had in the five years since being enacted.
• Certified check made out to Associated Sound Services, Inc. on behalf of the American Association of People with Disabilities
  Certified check made out to Associated Sound Services, Inc. for $1462.10, signed by John D. Kemp on behalf of the American Association of People with Disabilities.
• Fax from Paul G. Meade containing updated proposal of work Associated Sound Services, Inc. will do for the Dole Foundation
  Fax correspondence from Bill Rissell to Paul G. Meade regarding the technical details of a buffet reception.
• Notes on Staging event at Old Ebbitt Grill
  Handwritten note that includes a sketch plan of the Old Ebbitt Grill. Includes room dimensions, stage, ramp, and television placements.
• Memo: Event on July 25
  Memorandum regarding the time and location of the celebration of the 5th anniversary of ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act) and creation of the AAPD (the American Association of People with Disabilities)
• Fax from Paul G. Meade containing proposal of work Associated Sound Services, Inc. will do for the Dole Foundation
  Correspondence of a proposal between Associated Sound Services Inc. and the Dole Foundation detailing set up work for an event.
• Correspondence: Letter sent from Rissell to Paul G. Meade at Associated Sound Services
  Correspondence regarding a proposal between A. Rissell and Paul Meade
• Notes from phone calls regarding staging for Old Ebbitt Grill event
  Message note cards with messages relating to an evented being hosted by the Dole Foundation.
• Memo: ADA/ AAPD Event July 25
  Memorandum regarding the location of the 5th Anniversary of the ADA and announcement of the AAPD with an invitation attached.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Title III Technical Assistance Manual, 1993
  Supplementary material to be placed within the Americans with Disabilities Type III Technical Manual. Updated January 1993.
• untitled Dear Friends Letter about ADA
  Letter, presumably by Senator Bob Dole, celebrating the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Testimony on Americans with Disabilities Act before Labor and Human Resources Committee, 10 May 1989
  Statement of Senator Bob Dole on the Americans with Disabilities Act to the Labor and Human Resources Committee. Dole emphasizes the focus on employment makes sense, and his hope that members of both parties can agree on details to pass this bipartisan legislation.
• Fifth Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act - Inauguration of the American Association of People with Disabilities - Washington, D.C., 25 July 1995
  Remarks of Senator Dole to the American Association of People with Disabilities. He discusses the anniversary of the signing of the ADA and the organization's potential.
• 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.
• Robert J. Dole Committee on Employment of Kansas with Disabilities - Wichita, Kansas, December 19-20, 1993
  Remarks of Senator Dole to the Robert J. Dole Committee on Employment of Kansans with Disabilities. He discussed the partnership between business and the disability community.
• KETCH Press Conference - Wichita, Kansas, December 19-20, 1993
  Remarks of Senator Dole to KETCH (Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped) soon to be named the Robert J. Dole Committee on Employment of Kansans with Disabilities. He discussed the partnership between business and the disability community.
• St. Joseph Hospital Family Practice - Wichita, Kansas, December 19-20, 1993
  Speech by Senator Dole to the St. Joseph Family Practice. He discusses the health care reform debate and its correlation with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
• 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.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Lunch Honoring President George H.W. Bush - Washington, D.C., 13 January 1993
  Draft of remarks by Senator Dole to the EEOC [Equal Employment Opportunity Commission] Lunch Honoring President Bush. He comments on Bush's leadership, his signage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Paralympian, Kevin Saunders. Includes letter to Senator Dole inviting him to the luncheon.
• 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.
• National Football League Benefit Dinner - Education for the Disabled - School for Contemporary Education - Pension Building, 18 September 1990
  Memorandum containing speech by Senator Dole titled "Senator Bob Dole Honored by NFL [National Football League] for Dedication to Education for the Disabled." Dole comments on the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the federal budget.
• "President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities" Annual Conference - Washington, D.C., 4 May 1990
  Speech by Senator Dole. He discusses the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the impact it would have.
• Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Briefing - Washington, D.C., 13 March 1989
  Speech by Senator Dole to the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Briefing. He discusses congressional efforts to aid disabled Americans and panelists who are disability advocates.
• President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities - Washington, D.C., 26 September 1988
  Talking points by Senator Dole to the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. He discusses the importance of disabled Americans in the workforce and the proposed Americans with Disabilities Act.
• 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.
• Talking Points of Senator Bob Dole to the "National Association on Disability" National Association Awards Luncheon - Washington, D.C., 22 May 1984
  Dole discusses efforts to support the employment of Americans with disabilities and Social Security. Also contains information on a bill to support people with disabilities.
• Talking Points On "National Employment of the Handicapped Week" - Washington, D.C., 4 October 1983
  Talking points of Senator Dole on "National Employment of the Handicapped Week" to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He discusses barriers to employment faced by Americans with disabilities and congressional efforts to remove architectural, social, and transportation barriers.
• National Federation of the Blind - Washington, D.C., 10 July 1981
  Memorandum containing talking points for Senator Dole to the National Federation of the Blind. He discusses congressional efforts to aid blind Americans and the capabilities and potential blind Americans have.
• Disabled American Veterans - Kansas City, Kansas, 5 May 1979
  Remarks of Senator Dole on disabled American veterans. He discusses the state of global and domestic politics, the Vietnam War, and national security.
• 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.
• Remarks of Senator Bob Dole at the "Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employees of 1973 Awards" - Washington, D.C., 4 April 1974
  Remarks of Senator Dole to the "Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employees of the 1973 Awards Depart." Dole celebrates federal employees and veterans with disabilities.
• Sunflower Federation of the Blind, 6 November 1971
  Remarks of Senator Dole to the Sunflower Federation of the Blind's annual state convention. He discusses government efforts on disability, disability services in Kansas, and state and federal rehabilitation efforts.
• Remarks of the Honorable Bob Dole to the "National Association for Retarded Children" - Denver, Colorado, 13 October 1971
  Remarks of Senator Dole before the "National Association for Retarded Children." He discusses barriers those with mental disabilities fact as well as their potential and capabilities. He also discusses programs and efforts by the government to aid those with disabilities.
• Remarks of the Honorable Bob Dole to the "Kansas Association for Retarded Children" - Kansas City, Kansas, 24 April 1970
  Remarks of Senator Dole before the "Kansas Association for Retarded Children's" annual convention. He discusses programs and legislation to aid those with mental disabilities, a congressional taskforce on disability, and the need for additional support and resources for disabled Americans.
• Remarks of Senator Bob Dole Before the Senate Regarding Disability - United States Senate - Washington, D.C., 14 April 1970
  Remarks of Senator Dole before the United States Senate regarding disability. He advocates for the creation for a general committee or taskforce for disabilities and a national information and resource center, barriers faced by Americans with disabilities and the need to remove such barriers.
• Remarks of the Hon. Bob Dole to the "Mayor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped" - Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 28 November 1969
  Bob Dole discusses the potential and capabilities of Americans with disabilities, their employment, and the barriers they face.
• Remarks of Senator Bob Dole at the Annual Meeting of the "President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped" - Washington, D.C., 1 May 1969
  Remarks of Senator Bob Dole titled "Handicapped Americans" to the "President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped" annual meeting. Discusses the various types of disabilities, the barriers faced by Americans with disabilities, and the lack of assistive resources.
• Remarks of Congressman Bob Dole "Disabled American Veterans" - Coffeyville, Kansas, 15 June 1968
  Remarks of Congressman Dole on American veterans with disabilities. Discusses changing global and American politics and the fight against communism. He also discusses instability within the United States.
• Remarks of Congressman Bob Dole at the 35th Annual State Convention for "Disabled American Veterans" Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 26 June 1965
  Dole discusses Vietnam sit-ins, healthcare challenges for veterans with disabilities, and other veteran affairs.
• True Americanism
  Speech by Congressman Dole presented to the "Disabled American Veterans" at the Kansas State Convention titled "True Americanism." The speech is about patriotism among wounded veterans, and dedicating and sacrificing one's life and body for their country.
• Memo: Hearne Memo re Ad in Washington Post ADA Supplement
  Memorandum from Alec Vachon to Bob Dole regarding the cost to publish a supplement advertisement on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Dole Foundation in the Washington Post
• Memo: Floor Statement Congratulating Blind Mountaineer on Reaching Summit of Mt. McKinley
  Memorandum asking Senator Dole's approval of a floor statement congratulating Erik Weihenmayer for being the first blind man to climb the summit of Mount McKinley.
• Memo: Article for Washington Post Supplement on ADA
  Memorandum asking Senator Dole's approval of a Washington Post supplement article on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Attached is the supplement article on the ADA.
• Memo: Sign On to Approps Letters re 1996 Paralympics
  Memorandum regarding a request to Senator Dole to sign 5 form letters to appropriations subcommittees, requesting funds for the 1996 Paralympics. Includes letters requesting the funds.
• Memo: Democratic National Committee Appoints Disability Advisory Group: Are Disability Politics Going (More) Partisan?
  Memorandum regarding the Democratic National Committee appointment of a Disability Advisory Council.
• Memo: Update/Children's SSI
  Memorandum with progress updates to the children's SSI (Supplemental Security Income) changes as well as its attention in the press.
• Memo: Senator Chafee's Problem Seems Solved
  Memorandum regarding Senator Chafee's vote on eligibility rules for children's SSI.
• Memo: Letter for Signature - To Accompany Kansas Grant Application to Justice Department to Fund a Statewide ADA Conference
  Memorandum with letters for signature in support of a grant application to fund a statewide conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act in Kansas. Includes Dole's letter of support.
• 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: Hearne Memo re Ad in Washington Post ADA Supplement
  Memorandum regarding the cost of the ad in the Washington Post about the Americans with Disabilities Act supplement. Attached is the supplement ad.
• Memo: Floor Statement Congratulating Blind Mountaineer on Reaching Summit of Mt. McKinley
  Memorandum regarding Senator Dole's floor statement congratulating blind mountaineer, Erik Weihenmayer, on reaching summit of Mount McKinley. Includes Dole's floor statement on Weihenmayer.
• 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: Sign on to Approps Letter re 1996 Paralympics
  Memorandum about requests Senator Dole to sign onto letters for various appropriations subcommittees requesting funds for the 1996 Paralympics. Drafts of letters attached.
• Memo: TY from Victor Ashe/Outgoing President, US Conference of Mayors
  Memorandum regarding a thank you letter from Victor Ashe, President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, to Senator Dole thanking Dole for asking for an extension to the deadline for curb cuts by cities.
• 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: Response to Post Editorial on Children's SSI
  Memorandum regarding public's response to the children's SSI (supplemental security income) reform. Attached are editorials from the Washington Post and New York Times, as well as response letters to the editor from Senator Bob Dole.
• Memo: ADA and Regulatory Reform
  Memorandum regarding a regulation reform with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Memo: Senator Chafee's Concerns with Child SSI
  Memorandum describing a failed deal between Senator Dole's staff and Senator Chafee's staff about the children's SSI (Supplemental Security Income).
• Memo: Update / Children's SSI
  Memorandum with descriptions of proposed revisions to Children's SSI (Supplemental security income) based on disability. Includes existing provisions and the proposed revisions along with the reasoning behind them.
• Memo: SSI Provisions in Finance (Packwood) Welfare Reform Draft
  Memorandum regarding proposed SSI (Supplemental security income) provisions by various parties. Includes overview of the proposed changes and some background information.
• Memo: Members Meeting/Concerns Re Finance Bill on SSI
  Memorandum regarding changes made and notes about the finance bill on SSI (supplemental security income).
• Memo: Thanks to You from New Hampshire Deaf Advocates for Pressler Telecommunications Bill
  Memorandum with thank you letters for signature to President of the New Hampshire League for the Hard of Hearing, David C. Clarke, and Frank Bowe. Includes additional correspondence.
• Memo: Update/National Academy of Science of School Reform and Students with Disabilities
  Memorandum with updates regarding GOALS 2000 and the inclusion of students with disabilities. Includes a list of members of the Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Division on Education, Labor, and Human Performance Board on Testing and Assessment. Also includes news release from Senator Dole about the GOALS 2000 bill.
• Memo: Update/Meeting with Arthur Ullian
  Memorandum with notes about Vachon's meeting with Arthur Ullian and outside opinions on Ullian's research.
• Update / SSI Issues
  Memorandum providing updates on SSI (Social Security Income) issues, including children and immigrants' SSI
• Memo: Update/Children's SSI: Charges of Fraud and Abuse Largely Unsubstantiated, But Big Policy Questions Remain
  Memorandum regarding updates on the Children's SSI (Social Security Income) reforms.
• Memo: FYI / Arthur Ullian
  Memorandum regarding Vachon and Sheila's meeting with Arthur Ullian to discuss Ullian's ideas on biomedical research.
• Memo: Your Position on Nomination of Shirley Chater
  Memorandum regarding Senator Bob Dole's position on nominating Shirley Chater as Commissioner on Social Security Administration. Contains a Baltimore Sun article titled "Social Security Becomes Independent Agency Today" and correspondence between Shirley Chater and Bob Packwood
• Letter: Note of Appreciation for the Leadership Award of the United Cerebral Palsy Associations
  Note of appreciation from Senator Bob Dole to the United Cerebral Palsy Association for the Leadership Award Dole received
• Letter: Thank you note in appreciation for the award Senator Dole received from the Kansas Disability Caucus
  Thank you letter from Senator Dole to Shannon Jones about the leadership reward he was given from the Kansas Disability Caucus
• 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: Note to Sheila Frahm
  Memorandum including a note acknowledging a political cartoon Senator Dole received from Sheila Frahm. Also includes notes about the Kansas Disability Caucus luncheon.
• 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: Award From Kansas Disability Caucus and Dole's Thank you response
  Memorandum with a note for Senator Dole to sign to the Kansas Disability Caucus after receiving a leadership award. Also discusses Vachon's trip to Kansas. Includes a thank you letter from Senator Dole and a photocopy of the plaque.
• Memo: Letter of Endorsement for Compeer
  Memorandum asking Senator Dole to approve a letter of endorsement for Compeer. Includes the letter and a list of recommendations for disability-specific provisions to job training bill from Senator Bill Frist.
• 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: Update/"Hot Button" Disability Issues in Great Britain
  Memorandum regarding the passing of a disability bill in the House of Commons in Great Britain and future efforts for disability rights in Britain.
• Memo: FYI/First Trip to Kansas Next Week
  Letter summarizing Vachon's upcoming trip to Kansas, including Wichita and Topeka
• Memo: Sign Letters to Justice RE ADA
  Memorandum with two letters for Senator Dole's signature to the Attorney General. One asks to extend the deadline for making curb cuts by local communities. The other asks to simplify the process to approve local building codes as they move to be ADA compliant.
• Memo: Senate Finance Hearing on Monday on SSI
  Memorandum regarding Senator Dole's intention on attending the Senate Finance Hearing on SSI program growth. Includes a list of witnesses.
• Memo: FYI/Today's Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on SSI/SSDI
  Memorandum regarding the Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI program growth. Includes background information on the topic and hot button issues.
• Memo: Senate Finance Hearing on "Growth of SSI Program"
  Memorandum regarding Senator Dole's intention on attending the Senate Finance Hearing on "Growth of SSI Program."
• Memo: Statement for Tomorrow's Finance Subcommittee Hearing
  Memorandum regarding Senator Dole's statement to the Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy.