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• Memo: Invitation to Fourth Kansas Disability Caucus/Other KS Visits
  Memorandum regarding an invitation to Vachon to speak about disability issues at an event sponsored by the State Independent Living Council and the Kansas Department of Rehabilitation Services and to visit the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation.
• Correspondence: Letter sent to Marvin T. Runyon, Postmaster General of the United States
  Letter from Dole and Gingrich to Marvin T. Runyon asking for the issuance of a commemorative stamp honoring the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. Attached is a letter from Dole to Secretary of Commerce, Ronald Brown and background information.
• Memo: March 8th Finance Committee Welfare Hearing - Governor's Views on SSI Reform
  Memorandum regarding the Finance Committee Welfare Hearing about the Personal Responsibility Act bill that reforms Social Security Income. Includes Dole's official questions to be submitted for the record, Washington Post article titled "House Panel Votes to Curtail Program for Disabled Children" and background information.
• Memo: Good News on ADA - KC Area Communities Making Good Progress
  Memorandum regarding progress to make the Kansas City area's infrastructure compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Includes Kansas City Star article titled "Cities Confident They're Complying With Disability Act; Deadline to Meet Requirements Thursday."
• Memo: Affirmative Action and Disabled
  Memorandum regarding the debate whether or not people with disabilities should be included in any discussion of affirmative action.
• Memo: Various Social Security Matters/GS for Your Signature
  Memorandum regarding various social security matters in relation to disability. Includes letters between Senator Bob Dole and Jerry L. Marshaw of the National Academy of Social Insurance and a Washington Post article titled "Phony Peace."
• Memo: Follow up to Meeting with Arthur Ullian
  Memorandum regarding Senator Bob Dole's invitation to the annual dinner of the National Campaign to End Neurological Disorders by Arthur Ullian. Includes background on Ullian and neurological disorders as well as a New York Times letter to the editor, "Paying for Medical Research Cuts Health Costs" by Ullian.
• Memo: Update on ADA & State and Local Governments
  Memorandum updating Senator Bob Dole on reported issues on the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Includes letter to Attorney General Janet F. Reno and a letter from Bill Goodling, Chairman of the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.
• 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.
• Memo: Update/ADA and State and Local Governments - What are the problems? How can you help?
  Memorandum regarding the implementation and regulation of the America with Disabilities Act across the nation.
• Memo: Talking Points for "Face the Nation" on ADA
  Memorandum providing talking points for "Face the Nation," defending the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Memo: Gingrich Announces Major Disability Policy Initiatives in Speech at Republican National Committee Meeting
  Memorandum regarding Newt Gingrich's announcement of disability policy initiatives, including cutting children's supplemental security income and the National Commission on the Future of Disability bill. Includes remarks by Newt Gingrich at the Republican National Committee Meeting and a Reuter's article titled "Gingrich Promises Talks with the Disabled."
• Memo: Talking Points for "Face the Nation" on Children's SSI
  Memorandum regarding proposal by House Republicans to overhaul of supplemental security income for disabled children. Includes Washington Post article titled "GOP to Tighten Cash for Disabled Children."
• Memo: Letter to Senator Feinstein
  Memorandum regarding Senator Dianne Feinstein's concerns over the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines during a debate on unfunded mandates. Includes a letter to Feinstein correcting statements she made and a copy from the Congressional Record showing her statements made on the Senate floor.
• Memo: Senate Accessibility
  Memorandum updating Senator Bob Dole on efforts to make the Old Senate Chamber more accessible. Attached are letters thanking George White, Roberto Miranda, Perry Caswell, and Bill Beaton for their work on making the Chamber more accessible.
• Memo: Senator Frist/Chairman, Disability Policy Subcommittee
  Memorandum regarding Senator William Frist's new position as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability Policy of the Labor Committee and challenges Frist may face.
• Memo: Jim Slattery
  The memorandum includes information on the Childhood Disability Commission and the appointment of Jim Slattery as its chair.
• Memo: Sign on to FCC Letter RE Auction Preferences for People with Disabilities
  This memorandum discusses Senator Dole signing a letter from Frank Murkowski to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) asking that people with disabilities be included among disadvantaged groups given preference in certain spectrum actions
• Memo: John Hager
  The memorandum includes a letter between John Hager and Bob Dole on Hager's retirement, as well as newspaper clippings on pushback against ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) mandates, one of which was written by then attorney general, Janet Reno.
• Memo: Attached letter concerning man with muscular dystrophy
  A letter from Carol Whitted to Senator Dole about her son being recently diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, with Carol asking for advice on coverage for medical expenses
• Memo: Interview Request for History of ADA
  Memorandum regarding an interview request to Senator Bob Dole on the Americans with Disabilities Act from Johnathan Young, a Ph.D. candidate in American history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Rehabilitation Hospital Research Center. Letter from Young and hand-written notes are attached.
• Memo: FYI/Good News on Telecommunications Bill
  Memorandum regarding the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the U.S. Access Board working together with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and major telecommunication industry players to form a panel to create accessibility guidelines for telecommunication.
• Talking Points: Senator Bob Dole Statement Before the Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy
  Talking points for Senator Bob Dole for a statement before the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy.
• Statement: Senator Bob Dole, Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy
  Statement by Senator Bob Dole before the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy.
• Statement: Senator Dole Speaking Before the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy
  Reading copy of Senator Bob Dole's statement before the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy.
• Memo: Testimony Before Finance Subcommittee
  Memorandum correcting Dole's written testimony for a hearing before the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy. Includes a copy of an oral testimony/statement for the hearing.
• Press Release: Dole Submits Resolution on USGA Golf Rule
  Press release by Senator Bob Dole regarding USGA (United States Golf Association's) refusal to allow disabled golfers to use carts in sanction tournaments.
• 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.
• Press Release: Dole Foundation Names Jackie Strange President
  Press release announcing Jackie Strange as the new president of The Dole Foundation
• 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: Series of Letters to Catherine Bertini, the Delaware Valley Project with Industry, and PARAQUAD, as well as a testimony of Janet Dorsey before the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
  Letters from Senator Bob Dole grouped together in a folder dating August 12, 1990, September 18, 1990, and October 13, 1991 respectively. Letters are addressed to the Food and Consumer Services, Delaware Valley Project with Industry, Inc., and PARAQUAD respectively. Also contains a testimony of Janet Dorsey before the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
• Correspondence: Letter to Commissioner Nell C. Carney of the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services
  Letter from Senator Bob Dole to Commissioner Nell C. Carney of the U.S. Department of Education/Rehabilitation Services expressing support for the continuation of funding for the Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped (KETCH).
• 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
• Correspondence: Letter to Burt Danovitz expressing appreciation for being honored with the Independent Living Legislative Award by the Resource Center
  Letter from Senator Bob Dole to the Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. Executive Director, Dr. Burt Danovitz, thanking them for honoring Dole with the Independent Living Legislative Award.
• Correspondence: Letter to Robert W. Galvin regarding the Jury of the Henry B. Betts Award.
  Letter from Senator Bob Dole to Chairman of the Executive Committee of Motorola Inc., Robert W. Galvin, regarding Dole's rejection of his invitation to participate in their meeting of the Jury of the Henry B. Betts Award.
• Correspondence: Letter from Senator Dole to Jill Tvedten Long regarding the Wichita Down Syndrome Organization's position statement on integration
  Dole thanks Long for the opportunity to respond to the organization's proposal for the integration of people with disabilities into the mainstream workforce and explains how the Dole Foundation will have the same goal.
• Letter from Bob Dole regarding employment goals of the ADA
  Letter from Senator Bob Dole to the Delaware Valley Project with Industry, Inc. Executive Director, Daniel C. Sullivan about Dole's various efforts to help disabled Americans.
• National Organization on Disability correspondence and newsletters
  Letters between Senator Lowell P. Weicker Jr. and the National Organization on Disability President, Allen Reich. Includes newsletters from the National Organization on Disability.
• 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.
• Statement of U.S. Senator Robert J. Dole on the Americans with Disabilities Act
  Statement by Senator Bob Dole celebrating the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and looking forward at the 102nd Congress's agenda to further support disabled individuals.
• Prairie View Visit Talking Points
  Talking points, presumably by Senator Bob Dole, for his visit to the Prairie View Psychiatric Hospital. Discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act in relation to mental health and disabilities.
• 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.
• Dole For President Disability Coalition Kick-off Reception
  Talking points by Senator Bob Dole at the Dole for President Disability Coalition Kick-Off Event.
• Speech for Industry-Labor Conference
  Speech, presumably by Senator Bob Dole, for the Industry-Labor Conference regarding the importance of employment of disabled individuals.
• "Dole Urges Stand on Handicapped" Newspaper Article
  Newspaper article about Senator Bob Dole's support of people with disabilities.
• News From Senator Bob Dole - Disabilities Act
  Newsletter from Senator Bob Dole supporting the final passage of the Conference Report on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discusses the importance of its passage.
• Dear Colleague Letter About Disabled Persons
  Dear colleagues from Senator Bob Dole asking co-sponsorship of Senate Concurrent Resolution 73. Includes a copy of the resolution.
• Floor Statement of Senator Robert J. Dole on Deaf Awareness Week
  Floor Statement of Senator Bob Dole celebrating Deaf Awareness Week, applauding the Senate for passing legislation to implement closed captioning for Senate proceedings, passing the Americans with Disabilities Act, and emphasizing his hope that the Americans with Disabilities Act will soon pass in the House.
• Incomplete speech discussing achievements of 101st Congress
  Last two pages of a speech, possibly given to Catholic Charities, reviewing accomplishments of the 101st Congress and discussing topics coming up in the 102nd Congress
• Remarks of Senator Robert J. Dole at the Bob Dole Tribute Dinner for Compeer
  Remarks by Senator Bob Dole at the Bob Dole Tribute Dinner for Compeer celebrating the success of the Sedgwick County Compeer Program.
• Memo: Kemp Matter Update
  Includes articles from the KC Star and Washington Post about a child custody case involving a political ally of Senator Bob Dole.
• Memo: Update / Washington Post Article on Kemp Custody Dispute
  Memorandum regarding a Washington Post article alleging Senator Bob Dole's office used its influence in a custody battle involving a political ally of Dole.
• Letter to Reed Hundt, from Senators Frank Murkowski, Robert Dole, Larry Pressler, Donald Riegle, Jr., Russell Feingold, and Tom Harkin
  Letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Reed E. Hundt from cosigned by various senators asking for the telecommunication industry and the national information infrastructure to be inclusive.
• Article: With Democrats at a Distance, GOP Details Its Own Plan
  Photocopy of an article from the Congressional Quarterly by Jon Healey titled "With Democrats at a Distance, GOP Details Its Own Plan."
• Memo: S.4 Amendment: Commerce Dept. Study of Standards for Computer/Telecommunications Accessibility for People w/Disabilities
  This memorandum is about the S.4 Amendment which would require the Secretary of Commerce to call for standards for computer equipment necessary for disabled individuals to succeed in the workforce.
• Memo: Update/Children's SSI
  This memorandum includes updates from Alec Vachon to Senator Dole about the state of children's Supplemental Security Income Bill
• Correspondence: Letter from Shirley S. Chater, Commissioner of Social Security
  Enclosed with the letter on concerns about the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) issues are details on the noncitizen eligibility for SSI benefits.
• Correspondence: Thank you note sent from Senator Dole to Dr. Frank Bowe
  Attached to the note is a memo from April 1995, regarding an update and call to action on the Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1995.
• Correspondence: Handwritten Letters from Justin Dart to Senator Dole and Alec Vachon
  A letter expressing gratitude to Senator Dole for his consistent support of the disabled community
• Program: 1988 Republican National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, Senator Robert Dole
  The interior of this program includes Senator Dole's remarks from the convention.
• Memo: Appointment Request with Bill Hamilton
  This memorandum includes an appointment request to Senator Dole from Bill Hamilton, who wished to discuss a foundation being established in memory of Senator George McGovern's daughter, Terry.
• Correspondence: Letter from Pamela Phillips, Senior Lobbyist for American Physical Therapy Association
  This letter discusses the upcoming 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia as an opportunity to promote the accomplishments of athletes with disabilities on an international scale.
• Article: The Insider's Insider
  An article from the National Journal about the future of U.S. trade policy and Robert E. Lighthizer, a lawyer-lobbyist
• Memo: Telephone Conversation with Evan Kemp
  This memorandum between Alec Vachon and Senator Dole discusses a conversation between Evan Kemp and Alec Vachon about the possibility of the Senator not going to an AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities) event due to the guest list being primarily Democrats.
• Correspondence: Letter from John D. Kemp, Chairman of the Henry B. Betts Award Jury
  A small handwritten note and letter about the 1995 Henry B. Betts Award
• 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: "FYI/Quadriplegic House Candidate; How Clinton Won the Disabled Vote in '92; John Hager & RNC Contacts"
  This memorandum includes background information on Ed Tessier, a House candidate with quadriplegia, and information on how presidential candidates won votes among people with disabilities.
• 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: Establishment of an Advisory Committee to the RNC for people with disabilities
  This memorandum is from Clayton Yeutter asking Senator Dole for suggestions on potential members of this committee.
• Memo: John Hager
  This memorandum includes information on John Hager's retirement and willingness to help with projects for Senator Dole.
• Memo: Letter regarding ADA revisions
  This memorandum includes correspondence between Joseph R. Fields, Jr. and Senator Dole about legislation to provide guidance to individuals and businesses on compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines
• Memo: ADA Letter
  This memorandum includes correspondence between Senator Bill Frist and Senator Dole about Dole's suggestions on how to make the ADA easier to comply with for businesses
• Senator Dole remarks on National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance
  A speech from Senator Bob Dole over the National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• 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.
• Statement of Senator Dole on amendments to the National and Community Service Act
  Statement by Senator Bob Dole regarding the amendments to the National and Community Service Act.
• NARF Rehabilitation Review newsletter: Senator Dole Addresses Annual Conference
  NARF (National Association of Rehabilitation Facilities) article regarding Senator Bob Dole's address to their annual conference in regards to the proposed Americans with Disabilities Act bill
• Statement of Senator Dole on S.695, the Educational Excellence Act
  Statement by Senator Bob Dole regarding the Educational Excellence Act's passing in the Senate
• Secretary Elizabeth Dole Remarks Prepared for Delivery AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention
  Remarks by Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole at the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Constitutional Convention regarding the state of labor conditions.
• Secretary Elizabeth Dole State of the Workforce Address Delivered to the State Teachers and Principals of the Year
  Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole's State of the Workforce Address delivered to the State Teachers and Principals of the Year.
• Secretary Elizabeth Dole Remarks Prepared for Delivery Department of Labor Hall of Fame Ceremony
  Remarks by Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole at the Department of Labor Hall of Fame Ceremony event celebrating four inductees into the hall of fame.
• Secretary Elizabeth Dole Remarks Prepared for Delivery - Women in Leadership Luncheon - Dallas Chamber of Commerce
  Remarks by Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole at the Women Leadership Luncheon regarding women's impact in politics.
• Secretary Elizabeth Dole Remarks Prepared for Delivery: Outstanding Federal Employee with Disabilities of the Year
  Remarks by Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole at the Presidential Awards for Outstanding Federal Employees with Disabilities event
• 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
• Statement of Senator Robert J. Dole on H.R. 2127
  Statement by Senator Bob Dole in support of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1991. Contains overviews on the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
• Statement of Senator Robert Dole on Passage of S.J. Res. 184
  Statement by Senator Bob Dole on S.J. Resolution 184 designating November 1991 as "National Accessible Housing Month."
• Remarks: National Organization on Disability
  Speech by Senator Bob Dole to the National Organization on Disability advocating for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Remarks: President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Annual Conference - Washington, D.C.
  Remarks by Senator Bob Dole to the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities at their annual conference.
• Dole remarks to Paralyzed Veterans of America
  Remarks by Senator Bob Dole to the Board of Directors and Chapter Legislative Advocates of the Paralyzed Veterans of America
• Record: Congressional Record-Senate
  Congressional Record including a statement by Senator Dole on The 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
• Record: Congressional Record-Senate, Children with Disabilities and the School Lunch Program
  Congressional Record including statement by Senator Bob Dole regarding the National School Lunch Program in relation to children with disabilities.
• Remarks: American Health Care Association
  Speech given by Bob Dole to the American Health Care Association focuses on the costs of healthcare
• Remarks: Rehabilitation Technology Association
  Remarks by Senator Bob Dole on a video speech to the Rehabilitation Technology Association at the Symposium on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Remarks: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  Remarks by Senator Bob Dole to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association regarding communication barriers and accessibility.
• Dole remarks to the National Federation of Specialty Nurses
  Talking points by Senator Bob Dole to the National Federation of Specialty Nurses
• Dole remarks to the Equal Employment Advisory Council
  Remarks by Senator Bob Dole to the Equal Employment Advisory Council regarding a technical assistance program to inform businesses of their rights and obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.