Request for Bob Dole to sponsor the 1994 Betts Award, which honors a living individual who has made significant contributions to improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.
A memo with supporting documentation and a note that the GOALS 2000 Amendment was accepted, which funded a study to gauge how well the GOALS 2000 initiative was serving disabled students.
Notice of change of plans regarding Dole's amendment to Foreign Relations Committee, due to changes in the way the committee accepts technical amendments.
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.
Summary of the discussion from a joint Budget/ Government Affairs hearing on S. 1. where the Americans with Disabilities Act was referred to as an 'unfunded mandate.' Also discussed funding for educating disabled children, the testimony of Justin Dart, and general lack of understanding on the benefits of ADA to state and local communities.
Vachon asks if Dole would like to schedule a meeting with Susan Parker, who is soon to take over as Executive Director of Rehabilitation International. Dole declined.
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.
Memo: Sponsor Betts Award Reception Request for Bob Dole to sponsor the 1994 Betts Award, which honors a living individual who has made significant contributions to improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.
Memo: Dole GOALS 2000 Amendment: Require Study of School Reform and Students with Disabilities A memo with supporting documentation and a note that the GOALS 2000 Amendment was accepted, which funded a study to gauge how well the GOALS 2000 initiative was serving disabled students.
Memo: USIA Amendment/Foreign Relations Authorization (S. 1281) Notice of change of plans regarding Dole's amendment to Foreign Relations Committee, due to changes in the way the committee accepts technical amendments.
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: Yesterday's Hearing on Unfunded Mandates (S. 1) Summary of the discussion from a joint Budget/ Government Affairs hearing on S. 1. where the Americans with Disabilities Act was referred to as an 'unfunded mandate.' Also discussed funding for educating disabled children, the testimony of Justin Dart, and general lack of understanding on the benefits of ADA to state and local communities.
Memo: Photo/Brief Meeting with Susan Parker Vachon asks if Dole would like to schedule a meeting with Susan Parker, who is soon to take over as Executive Director of Rehabilitation International. Dole declined.
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.