Items

• Memo: The National Organization on Disability Annual Luncheon
  The National Organization on Disability asks Dole to sponsor its annual J.C. Penney/NOD luncheon
• Memo: Follow-up to Kansas Visit - Rainbows United/ Aid Association for Lutherans
  Feedback to Dole from Vachon about events that he attended in Kansas
• Memo: Outside Commitments
  The memorandum is a list of events relating to health and disability for Alec Vachon to attend.
• Memo: Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood, KS
  Memorandum about Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood, Kansas
• Memo: Rainbows United, Inc.
  Memorandum about an invitation for Senator Dole to speak in a video for Rainbows United, Inc.
• Memo: Draft Script for Rainbows United Video
  A memorandum and draft script for Rainbows United Video
• Memo: IRS Form 990
  Memorandum about IRS Form 990, "Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax"
• Memo: Congratulatory Note to Judy Heumann
  The memorandum includes a photocopy of a newspaper article and Senator Dole's congratulatory note to Judy Heumann for her appointment as Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in the Department of Education.
• Memo: Edison Project and Students with Disabilities
  Memorandum about the Edison Project and Students with Disabilities
• Memo: Possible Interview with Lorraine McNally
  Memorandum about a possible interview between Lorraine McNally with the Children's Hospital in Boston and Senator Dole about the limitations and goals of the ADA
• Memo: Request to Cosponsor a Concurrent Resolution on Equitable Mental Health Benefits
  Memorandum between Alec Vachon and Senator Dole about the Senator possibly signing as a co-sponsor on Equitable Mental Health Care Benefits
• Memo: Disability Rights and Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
  Request to include disability rights on the next State Department's annual country reports on human rights practices and the response to that stating that it may not be feasible.
• Memo: Disability Advocates' Views on Motor Voter Bill
  Advocate's view on the Motor Voter Bill that would require state agencies that serve disabled individuals with voter registration services as there is need for voter registration outreach to disabled populations.
• Memo: Big ADA Milestone Coming Up -- January 26, 1995
  Memorandum and articles from Alec Vachon about the public state of the ADA, alongside the transitionary phases of ADA enactment
• Memo: Update on Bill Dole
  Personal updates on Bill Dole, Bob Dole's nephew, including where he's staying and his education.
• Memo: Four Gold Seals
  Dole's responses to disability-related constituent letters. Included advice letters to disabled individuals and thank you notes.
• Memo: Talking Points for "Face the Nation" on ADA
  Dole's responses to ADA critics saying that the ADA is an undue financial burden. Dole note that the disabled are also taxpayers and there are federal funds to help states and municipalities' infrastructure become ADA compliant
• Memo: Why ADA and 504 Might Be Called: "The State & Local Government Disability Relief and Flexibility Act"
  Some believe the ADA is "unfunded" and will cause undue burdens to states and municipalities. The ADA and Section 506 of the 1976 Rehabilitation Act have financial protection for state and municipalities and there's potential to earmark federal funds to subsidize their renovations to become ADA compliant.
• Memo: Conversation with Tony Coelho
  Memorandum between Alec Vachon and Bob Dole about a rumor that Tony Coelho had spoken with Newt Gingrich about the state of the ADA
• Memo: OMB Response to Your Letter to the President Requesting a Moratorium on New Federal Regulations is a Cheap Ploy Using ADA and Disabled
  Memorandum and letter between Bob Dole and Alec Vachon about a letter to the President requesting a moratorium on new federal regulations- which he believed to be a cheap ploy utilizing the ADA and disabled people
• Memo: "Welfare Reform"/Contract with America: What Do They Mean for Adults and Children with Disabilities?
  Memorandum between Alec Vachon and Bob Dole about welfare reform
• Memo: Lott Speaks about ADA
  Memorandum and letter between Bob Dole and Alec Vachon about Trent Lott and his opinions on the ADA
• Memo: Follow Up: Letter from Dan Taylor
  Letter and memorandum between Bob Dole and Alec Vachon, and then Bob Dole and Dan Taylor about federal funding for the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
• Senator Dole's Letter to Senator Tom Harkin
  A letter to Tom Harkin from Bob Dole as a congratulations for receiving the Bush Medal for Empowerment of People with Disabilities
• Memo: Attached Letter from Dan Taylor
  Dan Taylor inquires about subsidies and surplus equipment for the Center Industries Corporation and Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas.
• Dole Letter to Miss America 1995 Heather Whitestone
  Letter from Dole congratulating Miss America, Heather Whitestone, for her victory. She's been hard of hearing since a young age.
• Memo: Gore Slur on People w/Down's Syndrome During Slam on North
  Al Gore received criticism for derogatory remarks against those with Down's Syndrome when discussing a Senate candidate. An article compared Gore to James Watt, who received criticism for saying disabled slurs.
• Memo: Invitation to Contribute Article to Iowa Law Review
  Dole was invited to write an introduction for an article by a law professor at the University of Iowa. The article is about increased wages and job opportunity for disabled people because of the ADA and job training services
• Memo: Follow up/Letters from Bill Nichols
  America's Disability Channel had put Dole's name on a list of references to be used by potential investors. Dole's staff found it inappropriate since it was done without permission.
• Memo: Honorary Committee Invitations
  This memorandum includes some correspondence and background information on the Paralympic Games.
• Memo: Floor Statement Regarding Clinton's Rejection of Judge Arnold as a Supreme Court Nominee
  Floor statement by Dole and articles and editorials criticizing Clinton's decision not to appoint Richard Arnold into the Supreme Court due to his lymphoma. Dole is advised not to further aggregate disability rights advocates to not become a target.
• Memo: Notes for Signature
  Congratulations letters from Dole. The letter commends people for their nomination to the National Council on Disability and the other for the recipient of the Henry B. Bett Award
• Memo: Various Matters
  Dole is asked to be a part of the Honorary Committee of a fundraising auction for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Entrepreneurs Council.
• Memo: Hutchinson News Editorial
  Summary of news in Hutchinson, KS about the potential demolition of its Convention Hall. The building is too expensive to maintain, and the renovations cost to become ADA compliant is too much to justify keeping it.
• Memo: Recommendation for John Kemp as Member of The National Council on Disability
  Bob Dole endorses John Kemp's nomination on the National Council on Disability. He mentions Kemp's prior experience and working with disability.
• Memo: Notes to DeConcini & Hoyer, Helsinki Commission
  Memorandum/letters about the Helsinki Commission's hearing on international disability rights
• Memo: Forward for BY TRUST BETRAYED
  This memorandum includes correspondence between Alec Vachon and Senator Dole about the Senator writing a foreword for a book about disability issues during World War II
• Memo: Note to Mo West
  A brief memorandum between Senator Dole and Alec Vachon about the attached note from the Senator wishing condolences to Mo West after her mother passed from cancer
• Memo: Invitation to Testify at Helsinki Commission Hearing on International Disability Rights
  This memorandum includes correspondence between Alec Vachon and Senator Dole about an invitation to testify at the Helsinki Commission Hearing on International Disability Rights
• Info Packet: Justice Department Commemoration of 4th Anniversary of ADA
  This packet includes various documents relating to this event including Attorney General Janet Reno's invitation, a Justice Department Press Release, Senator Dole's Remarks, a copy of Dole's ADA Technical Assistance Amendment, and background information.
• Memo: Tim Steininger Photo Op
  Correspondence about a photo op between Senator Robert J. Dole and Tim Steininger
• Memo: FYI/Possible Health Care Protests/Sit Ins by Disability Activists Next Week
  Memorandum regarding the possibility of disability activists staging a protest/ sit-in over health care reform
• Memo: Request for a Drop By at the Congressional Briefing on New NOD/Harris Survey of Disabled Americans
  Alec Vachon writes to Senator Dole about Alan Reich and the National Organization on Disability asking Dole to co-sponsor a Congressional briefing on the result of a new survey of people with disabilities
• Memo: Meeting Request with British MPs regarding Disability Rights Bill
  Alec Vachon writes to Senator Dole about British MPs (members of parliament) meeting with Dole to discuss disability rights in Britain and a bill that could pass in Parliament
• Memo: Note to Robert Lessin, Recently Disabled Vice Chairman of Smith Barney
  Alec Vachon writes to Senator Dole about 39-year-old Vice Chairman of Smith Barney, who suffered a stroke and is dealing with the psychological and physical repercussions resulting from it
• Memo: Gold Seal Request from Betty Meyer
  Dole writes congratulations letter to a man with disabilities for winning an award from his local Lions Club
• Memo: Clinton Violated Spirit of ADA in Rejecting Judge Richard Arnold as his Supreme Court Nominee
  Newspaper articles and editorials about Clinton's decision not to appoint Richard Arnold to the Supreme Court due to his lymphoma. The memo says that this is against the spirit of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and may violate a different legislation.
• Memo: Various Notes for Signature
  Various letters of thanks and congratulations sent to Dole from Vachon to sign before sending. Some of which are to congratulate new roles regarding a committee or council on disability rights advocation.
• Memo: Information about Clinton Meeting with Disability Groups on Health Care Reform
  Clinton gives speech in support of disabled American's right to work as it would lessen the burden the American economy and that they should have a right to health insurance.
• Memo: International Very Special Arts Festival Invitation
  Invite to Bob Dole to attend International Very Special Arts Festival in Brussels to support disabled individuals in the arts
• Memo: Update on Disability Rights in American Foreign Policy
  Memorandum regarding country reports about the treatment of disabled peoples in 190 countries
• Memo: Photo Op with March of Dimes National Ambassadors
  Medical background of premature twins facing respiratory distress syndrome who were named March of Dimes's ambassadors. Dole is asked if he wants to have a photoshoot with the twins.
• 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: 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.