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Mr. Lex Frieden
Texas Institute for Rehabilitation & Research
Texas Medical Center
1333 Moursund Avenue
Houston, Texas 77030
/
November 8, 1976
Dear Lex:
In response to Dr. Spencer's request that we contact you regarding
travel plans for the panel meeting, here are my Mother's and mine:
Arrival: Eastern Airlines Flight # 555, departing from Dulles at
6:18 P.M. on Sunday, Nov. 14th, arriving at Houston at
8:30 your time.
Departure: Eastern Airlines Flight # 554, departing from Houston
at 6:20 P.M on Wednesday, Nov. 17th, arriving at
Dulles at 10:10 P.M.
Hope this is helpful for setting up wheelchair transpor tation.
I'm looking forward to seeing you and Dr. Spencer next week.
Sincerely,
Pat Bradley
Lex Friden
TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION AND RESEARCH
IN THE
TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
1333 MOURSUND AVENUE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77030
P. O. Box 20095
Telephone
Houston, Texas 77025
November 3, 1976
Area Code 713, 797-1440
To:
Members, Panel on Research Programs
to Aid the Handicapped
From: William A. Spencer, M.D.
Re:
Meeting in Houston
November 15-17, 1976
Our meeting will begin at 9:30 on Monday morning, the 15th, in the
Library (Room D-103) of the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research. The
Institute is located at 1333 Moursund Avenue, within the Texas Medical Center
(4 or 5 blocks from the Holiday Inn). The Holiday Inn has courtesy bus transportation
to the Medical Center.
For those of you with special transportation needs, please telephone Mr.
Lex Friday (797-1440, ext. 504 business # or 781-8949 home #; area code 713) and
let him know your travel arrangements, arrival times, etc. He can then arrange for
you to be picked up at the airport and to have transportation from the hotel to the
meeting.
You should receive the meeting agenda by the middle of next week.
William
all is my feeling that
we may we losing sight
of our fluing good
which was to falltel
the delivery and
applic of misder
Tech to
Panel on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped
November 15-17, 1976
Houston, Texas
AGENDA
MONDAY, NOV. 15
Discussion of Individual Members' Recommendations by Each Panel Member
Discussion of Testimony findings (by K. Salvatore) and of Solicited Recommendations
(by D. Childress, W. Holsberg, W. Spencer and other panel members)
Review of Proposed Report Format -- See Attachment of Panel Goals & Objectives
Assignment of Report Writing Responsibilities (Topic or Subject Matter) [3 study sections]
TUESDAY, NOV. 16
Study Section Work
Presentation by Mr. W. R. Matthews, Matthews & Associates-Architects, Bryan, Texas
(Requested by Congressman Teague)
Study Section Work
Review of Preliminary Writing
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17
Study Section Work
Final Review of Preliminary Report
Charge to "Report Compilation" Group [Members: R. Leclair, K. Salvatore, J. Seybold]
Excerpt from Minutes of Panel Meeting, September 1-2, 1976
The following goals and objectives were agreed upon by the Panel:
(1) To define the need, characteristics, and requirements for building a
national research program benefiting the rehabilitation of the handicapped using
the participatory input of those affected by the objective;
(2) To define and seek answers to questions posed by the needs and report
findings and recommendations to the Committee; and
(3) To compile a report of findings and recommendations which is sound,
reasonable, and understandable, leading to the effective implementation of
recommendations.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
MEMORANDUM
October 26, 1976
To:
Panel on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped
From:
Sherman Roodzant
Enclosed is miscellaneous material received subsequent to the
Panel's New York meeting and in response to the Panel's solicitations
for input from various groups.
I also take this opportunity to remind each Panel member that
revised reports of personal views and recommendations for the Panel's
report were due October 25th. Please forward them to this office,
as soon as possible, for distribution to the Panel.
Under separate cover, a copy of "An Evaluation of Policy-Related
Rehabilitation Research" is being forwarded. This is a report of
a study being conducted at Rutgers University in 1974, under the
auspices of the National Science Foundation, Research Applied to
National Needs program.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
MEMORANDUM
December 14, 1976
To:
Members of the Panel on Research
Programs to Aid the Handicapped
From:
Sherman Roodzant
Subject:
Notice of Chairman Teague's Request for
Individual Reports from Panel Members
To complement Dr. Spencer's announcement on Thursday,
December 9th, this memorandum will serve to remind you of
Chairman Teague's request for a brief report from each Panel
member on what you think should be done for the handicapped.
Your reply may be sent to me for delivery to the Chairman
with the other Panel member's reports, or you may forward it
directly to him at the following address:
Honorable Olin E. Teague, Chairman
Committee on Science and Technology
U. S. House Of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
In any event, individual replies will be held in strict
confidence between this office and the Chairman.
Thank you for your prompt response!
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HAMMER
HEARINGS ON
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RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Connittee on Science and Technology
Subconnittee on Science, Research and
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Technology
Washington, D.C.
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Thursday, Saptember 23, 1976
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The Subcommittee met, pursuant to adjournment, at 9.30
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a.m., in Room 2318, Rayburn House Office Building, the Honorable
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George E. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Subconnittee, presiding.
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Chairman Brown. The meeting will come to order.
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I want to welcome everyone hera to the second day of the
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two-day hearings of the Subcommittes on Science, Research and
15
Technology on the general subject of Research Programs to Aid
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the Handicapped.
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Yesterday we had the pleasure of hearing several profes-
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sionals, doctors and engineers, therapists, and 30 forth, ex
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pound on their views of research as 14 applies to the handi-
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capped population.
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Today we are fortunate to have with us to express treir
22
views several rapresentatives of handicapped consumer groups.
23
We are also pleased to hear from the Director of the
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unique National Institute for Rehabilitition Enginsering, and
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at: the conclusion of our hearings a demonstration of a new stain-
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climbing whealchair.
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The Committee on Science and Technology is chaired by the
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Honçrable Olin E. Teacur of Texas, and his been deeply concerns:
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about the problems of the handicapped and how we might better
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apply America's research, technology and ingenuity to thair
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possible resolution.
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Before you today is a panel of expert consultants, includ-
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ing consumers, which the Committee has retained to explore
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this area and render its recommendations to the Committre.
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We trust the testimony heard today and presented here tom
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day will play an important part in the Danel's recommendations
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to Congress.
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Just a few weeks ago, the TV Guide magazine portrayed on
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its cover the $6-million man, and titled its story cover are-
15
icle "The $6-million Man's Assistant Tin Lizzie." It reminded
17
me of the comic strip and TV series not too many years ago,
10
which depicted science fiction, the lives of Buck Rogers and
19
others, moving about in outer space.
20
As you all know, we have landed on the moon and returned
21
safely. We have placed sophisticated machines on plansts
22
dreds of millions of miles away. And in the not-too-distait
23
future we plan with the space shuttle to enter, work, and
24
from outer space on a regular basis.
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I submit to you today that the dream of hundreds of
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thousands of handicapped Americans and people around the world
2
to become inispendent, productive individuals need not be a
3
dream before too long, if we are to direct the great American
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resource of research and technological expertise which nut us
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into outer space into. solving the problems of the handicapped
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individual.
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We trust that the witnesses today will give us more guid-
8
ance and direction in implementing new research programs of ben-
9
efit to the handicapped. We will have a lengthy list of wit-
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nesses today, and 1t. will be necessary to proceed expeditiously
11
and wa do ask the cooperation of the witnesses in doing that
12
and of course in would depend upon the sound management of Dr.
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Spencer, who will be conducting most of iha panel discussion
14
today as to how rapidly we are able to proceed.
15
Our first witness this morning -- and we will deviate from
10
the printed list just slightly -- is Mr. Andre Densertine, rep-
17
resenting the World Veterans Fedecation, from Paxis, France.
18
We're very fortunate and happy to have him here in order to
19
testify before this panel.
20
You may proceed with your testimony, Mr. Dessertine.
STATEMENT OF
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ANDRE DESSERPINE,
WORLD VITERANS FEDERATION, PARIS, FRANCE
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Mr. Dessertine. Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen:
24
Permit me to say first of all that it is a. great honor and
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privilege fox me to testify before your Committee at the
Copeland
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RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
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Wednesday, September 22, 1976
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House of Representatives,
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Subcommittee on Science, Research
and Technology of the
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Committee on Science & Technology,
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Washington, D. C.
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The subcommittee met, pursuant to notice, at 9:40 a.m.
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in Room 2318, Rayburn House Office Building, Honorable George E.
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Brown presiding.
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Mr. Brown. The subcommittee will come to order. I want
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to welcome everyone here this morning for this important effort
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that the subcommittee is making in the field of research pro-
grams to aid the handicapped.
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The Committee on Science and Technology has become increas-
17
ingly aware of the problems of the handicapped and the
18
obstacles they face in the usual functions of daily living. As
19
a result, we have made a commitment, and I want to acknowledge
20
the special concern of the chairman of the full committee, the
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Honorable Olin "Tiger" Teague, of Texas, in this area. His
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commitment extends for many, many years, but the full committee
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has made a commitment to look at these problems and examine
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their potential for resolution through Federal research programs.
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Experts estimate that up to 18 percent of our population, nearl
2
40 million people in this country alone, have a handicap,
3
either mental, physical, or sensory. To tackle such an enormou:
4
job the Committee on Science and Technology has retained ten
5
exports in this field, and I would like to take a moment to
6
introduce them. Before I do so, I would just like to comment
7
that this is an unusual and unique committee procedure that
8
we are following here, and because it is different from the
9
normal proceedings, it probably will be much more effective
and successful than most of our committee proceedings.
10
Dr. Dudley S. Childress is Director of the Rehabilitation
11
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Engineering Program at Northwestern University in Chicago.
He is not here this morning yet. Mr. Lex Frieden comes to us
13
from Houston and is representing the American Coalition of
14
Citizens with Disabilities. From Newtown, Connecticut, we
15
have Mr. Robert Fulton, Jr., representing Rehabilitation
16
International, USA; and Mr. Wilfred G. Holsberg is the Chief
17
of the Prosthetics Field Operations at the Veterans Administra-
18
tion. The Disabled American Veterans have chosen as their
19
representative Mr. Sol Kaminsky from New York. Mr. Richard R.
20
Leclair is with the Rehabilitation Engineering Program, the
21
Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Karen Ann
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Salvatore represents Goodwill Industries of America; Mr. James
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E. Seybold is the National Research Director of the Paralyzed
24
Veterans of America. And we also have with us an accomplished
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author, lecturer and, along with the other members of this
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panel, a champion in behalf of the handicapped population, Mrs.
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Patricia Galbreaith. And the Chairman of the panel, chosen by
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his colleagues, is Dr. William A. Spencer, Professor and Chair-
5
man of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Baylor
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College of Medicine. Under Dr. Spencer's leadership we are
7
looking forward to very fruitful results from this panel and
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also for the further conduct of this hearing this morning after
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I have to leave.
10
Today, the members of the Subcommittee on Science,
Research and Technology and the panel will hear testimony from
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representatives of the biomedical, engineering, and medical
communities as well as from government agencies with ongoing
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projects in this area. Together with this testimony, the in-
dividual research and expertise that each member of this panel
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brings with them in this area, this panel will be compiling a
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report for the committee and the Congress identifying areas
17
where a more concentrated and intensified research effort can
18
directly aid handicapped persons.
19
We are concerned with the quality of life that exists for
20
the handicapped person. New technological advances have been
21
so suc cessful that, with guidance and direction, we are
22
convinced the application of this new knowledge can help these
23
people live more fulfilling and productive lives. This is why
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we are here today.
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COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
MEMORANDUM
September 14, 1976
To:
Panel on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped
From:
Sherman E. Roodzant, Committee Professional Staff
Subject:
General Information on Panel's Activities
Enclosed for your perusal are the minutes of our initial meeting,
as well as a copy of the preliminary organization and group assign-
ments and the schedule of activity approved by the Panel in our initial
meeting. Also enclosed are sample copies of the letters and questionaires
which the Panel groups requested be sent to the Workshop Participants
(witnesses), various Department and Executive agency heads, handicapped
organizations, and the list of 600 'handicapped' scientists affiliated
with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
May I remind you of the need to have the preliminary report on your
views and recommendations prepared prior to our next meeting, September
22nd and 23rd, to be held at 9:30 a.m. in Room 2318 of the Rayburn House
Office Building. This will enable the timely consolidation of the infor-
mation and recommendations of the group in preparation for the review
by the Panel.
Again, if we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate
to contact us. We look forward to seeing you on the 22nd and 23rd.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
MINUTES OF THE PANEL ON RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
September 1-2, 1976
The Panel on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped began
its study with a two-day organizational meeting which was held in
Room 2325 of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D. C.
on September 1 and 2, 1976. The Panel (attachment I) met at 9:30 a. m.
subsequent to prior notification from Committee staff. Olin E. Teague,
Chairman of the Committee on Science and Technology delivered a brief
welcoming statement to the group and Congressman Timm L. Hall (D.-Ill.)
greeted the Panel. Congressman Teague requested that the Panel visit
and conduct one of its panel meetings at the New York University Medical
Center's Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and indicated that he
was appointing another member to the consultant panel group (Mrs. Kenneth
'Patricia' Galbreaith).
Mrs. Regina Davis, Chief Clerk of the Committee, apprised the Panel
of the administrative matters which the Panel would need to be aware
of when working in a consultant capacity for a congressional committee.
The Panel then heard from Mr. Sherman E. Roodzant, a Technical
Consultant with the Committee professional staff. Events leading up to
the formation of the Panel were discussed as well as the jurisdiction
of the Committee and how this should guide the Panel's efforts.
Congressman George E. Brown (D.-Cal.) and Congressman Larry Winn, Jr.
(R.-Kansas) briefly joined the Panel and extended a welcoming message
and hopes for a successful effort on behalf of the handicapped.
Minutes
page 2
The next order of business was to choose a chairman. Nominations
were accepted from members of the group. Mr. Sol Kaminsky submitted
the name of Dr. William A. Spencer and it was seconded by Mr. Richard
Leclair. Dr. Spencer was chosen unanimously and Mr. Roodzant turned
the meeting over to the new chairman.
Dr. Spencer introduced each member of the Panel and asked each
member of the Panel to further introduce themselves, discuss the ex-
pectations that they had in terms of the Panel's efforts and the im-
plementing capabilities that they felt their individual expertise (and
those of the organization that they represented) provided to the group.
Dr. Spencer also introduced Mr. William O. Cooper, Secretary General
of the World Veterans Federation, an organization vitally interested
and active in the problems of the handicapped, and Mr. Joseph Traub,
Director of the Rehabilitation Engineering Section of the Rehabilitation
Services Administration, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, both
of whom expressed their thoughts on the Panel's charge.
After considerable Panel discussion of personal goals and interests,
the scope of the study, and the effect on the study by the jurisdiction
of the Committee, Dr. Spencer proposed a preliminary organization and
assignment of responsibilities, necessary to complete the Panel's
assignment, which was accepted by the Panel Members (Attachment II).
Congressman Ray Thornton (D.-Ark.) briefly sat in on the Panel's
deliberations and after a few brief remarks was asked by Dr. Spencer what
the Committee's interests were in regard to the Panel's charge. Mr. Thornton
Minutes
page 3
suggested that the Panel need address itself to what the purposes of
the proposed research were, whether there was a need to alter the
existing system of research and development programs to aid the handi-
capped, and if so, what institutional framework the Panel would recommend
to effectively carry out a national program in this area.
The following goals and objectives were agreed upon by the Panel:
(1) To define the need, characteristics, and requirements for
building a national research program benefiting the rehabilitation of
the handicapped using the participatory input of those affected by the
objective;
(2) To define and seek answers to questions posed by the needs
and report findings and recommendations to the Committee; and
(3) To compile a report of findings and recommendations which is
sound, reasonable, and easily read, leading to the effective implementation
of recommendations.
The Panel then met in its various subgroups, outlining plans and
strategy for conducting the study responsibilities assigned to each
group. Both the Consumer and Scientific Advocacy Liaison Groups defined
questions and lists of groups, agencies, departments, and organizations
which should be solicited for input to this study. The Executive
Planning Group compiled a schedule of milestones and meetings which
they felt were necessary to accomplish the Panel's mission (Attachment III),
which was approved by the full Panel.
The Panel recessed its group effort at 3:45 p.m., September 2, 1976
to continue their individual research and reconvene as a group on
Minutes
page 4
September 22-23, 1976, to hear recommendations from the Workshop
Participants and discuss each other's individual research findings.
Also present during the Panel proceedings were: Mr. Dana Peck,
representing Congressman Jerry Ambro (D.-N.Y.), Mr. Ted Waggoner,
representing Congressman Ray Thornton (D.-Ark.), and Mr. Jim Crosby,
representing Congressman Lou Frey, Jr. (R.-Fla.).
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
9/1/76
PANEL ON RESEARCH PROGAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
Preliminary Organization and Group Assignments
Executive, Planning, Agenda
Dr. William A. Spencer, Chairman
Mr. Robert E. Fulton, Jr.
Mr. Sol Kaminsky
Status of Existing Studies and Compilation of Relevant Information
Dr. Dudley S. Childress
Mr. Wilfred G. Holsberg
Scientific Advocacy and Liaison
Mr. James E. Seybold
Mr. Richard R. Leclair
Dr. Dudley S. Childress
Consumer Advocacy and Liaison
Mr. Lex Frieden
Ms. Karen Ann Salvatore
Mr. Sol Kaminsky
Report Compilation
Mr. Richard Leclair
Ms. Karen Ann Salvatore
Mr. James E. Seybold
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
Schedule
for
Panel on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped
Organization and Planning
Sept. 1-2
Hearings and Submission of Panel Member's Preliminary
Sept. 22-23
Report on Views and Recommendations (Washington, D. C.)
Consolidation of Information and Recommendations
Oct. 11
and Development of Preliminary Summary of Findings
Panel Meeting to Review Findings (New York)
Oct. 18-19
Panel Members Submit Revised Report of Personal
Oct. 25
Views and Recommendations
Synthesize Reports and Prepare a Preliminary
Nov. 8
Report Outline and Principle Recommendations
Working Panel Meeting to Draft Report (Houston)
Nov. 15-17
Critiqued by Staff for Legislative Implications
Executive Group Review and Final Report Outline,
Dec. 2
and Preparation of Recommendations (Washington, D. C.)
Preparation of Draft for Final Report and Review
Dec. 20
by Panel Members
Final Draft
Dec. 31
9/1/76
OLIN E. TEAGUE. TEX., CHAIRMAN
LETTER & QUESTIONNAIRE SENT TO
JOHN L. SWIGERT. JR.
KEN HECHLER. W. VA.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL. CALIF.
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JOHN JARMAN, OKLA.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT HEADS
HAROLD A. COULD
JAMES.W. SYMINGTON, MO.
JOHN W. WYOLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B. YEAGER
WALTER FLOWERS, ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FRANK R. HAMMILL. JR.
ROBERT A. ROE. N.J.
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
JAMES E. WILSON
MINE MC CORMACK, WASH.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER, JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORD
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH. MICH.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
DALE MILFORD, TEX.
JOHN B. CONLAN, ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
GARY A. MYERS, PA.
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
ROBERT C. KETCHAM
JAMES H. SCHEVER, N.Y.
DAVID F. EMERY. MAINE
ROBERT D. DILLAWAY
RICHARD L. OTTINGER. N.Y.
LARRY PRESSLER. S. DAK.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
REGINA A. DAVIS
HENRY A. WAXMAN, CALIF.
PHILIP H. HAYES, IND.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
TOM HARKIN, TOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
JIM LLOYD, CALIF.
JEROME A. AMBRO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD. CONN.
September 8, 1976
MICHAEL T. BLOUIN, IOWA
TIM L. HALL, ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX.
MARILYN LLOYD. TENN.
JAMES J. BLANCHARD, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
The Honorable Richard L. Roudebush
Administrator of Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C. 20420
Dear Mr. Roudebush:
The Committee on Science and Technology is genuinely concerned with
the problems of the handicapped and has authorized further study in this
field to identify areas where a more concentrated and intensified research
effort should be put forth in programs to aid the handicapped.
The need for this study became evident this past year when my colleagues
and I were privileged to observe several new developments of remarkable
benefit to the handicapped, such as the voice-controlled wheelchair for
quadraplegics and the rechargeable cardiac pacemaker for heart attack victims,
the outgrowth or spinoff of our National Aeronautics and Space Administration
program. Considering the great number of handicapped people in this nation
and the enormity of the problems they face in the usual functions of daily
living, it became obvious to us that a legislative look at the problems
and their potential resolution was most timely. As a result of these concerns,
the Committee on Science and Technology has authorized a consultant panel to
study further this important area.
As part of their study, the Panel will have the need for information of
your Department's research and development (R&D) efforts in this area. En-
closed is a list of questions they have posed which need to be answered in
their evaluation of our federal R&D programs for the handicapped. I would
appreciate the response of those groups within your organization who have
responsibility for these areas. Your response and any questions you may
have should be directed to Mr. Sherman Roodzant of the Committee staff and
should be received by October 8, 1976. Thank you for your assistance and
cooperation in this important study.
Sincerely,
OLIN E. TEAGUE
Chairman
Enclosure
QUESTIONS SENT TO AGENCY/DEPARTMENT HEADS
PANEL ON RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
In the area of research and development (R&D) projects to aid the
handicapped, please identify:
1.
The titles (only) of those R&D projects completed by your
organization during the last five years;
2.
The titles of on-going projects, including cost and duration
of each project, and the total funding for this general area
of research;
3.
What mechanism is employed by your organization to transfer
research results from the laboratory to handicapped individuals;
4.
Several significant achievements of your organization's research
which has had direct impact on the handicapped;
5.
How your organization's research efforts are coordinated with
those of other governmental agencies; and
6.
How are your research needs and priorities determined in this
area?
LETTER & QUESTIONNAIRE SENT TO
OLIN E. TEAGUE. TEX., CHAIRMAN
KEN HECHLER. W. VA.
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
JOHN L. SWIGERT. JR.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL, CALIF.
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JOHN JARMAN, OKLA.
HAROLD A. GOULD
JAMES W. SYMINGTON, MO.
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B. YEAGER
WALTER FLOWERS, ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
ROSERT A. ROE, N.J.
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FRANK R. HAMMILL, JR.
JAMES E. WILSON
MIKE MC CORMACK. WASH.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER. JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORD
GEORGE E. BROWN. JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH. MICH.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
DALE MILFORD. TEX.
JOHN B. CONLAN. ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
GARY A. MYERS, PA.
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
ROBERT C. KETCHAM
JAMES H. SCHEUER. N.Y.
DAVID F. EMERY, MAINE
ROBERT B. DILLAWAY
RICHARD L. OTTINGER, N.Y.
LARRY PRESSLER, S. DAK.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
REGINA A. DAVIS
HENRY A. WAXMAN, CALIF.
PHILIP H. HAYES. IND.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
TOM HARKIN, IOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
JIM LLOYD, CALIF.
JEROME A. AMBRO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD. CONN.
September 8, 1976
MICHAEL T. BLOUIN, IOWA
TIM L. HALL. ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX.
MARILYN LLOYD. TENN.
JAMES J. BLANCHARD, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
Dr. James B. Reswick
Director
Rehabilitation Engineering Center
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Inc.
7601 East Imperial Highway
Downey, California 90242
Dear Dr. Reswick:
The Panel on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped has
convened and begun its research and study. In conjunction with
my invitation for you to appear before the Committee and Panel,
the Panel has requested that you specifically address the questions
posed on the attached list, in addition to any other areas of con-
cern you may wish to bring to our attention.
We look forward to your participation and appreciate your
interest in this important study.
Sincerely,
oe. OLIN Chairman E. TEAGUE Frague
Attachment
OLIN E. TEAGUE, TEX., CHAIRMAN
LETTER & QUESTIONNAIRE SENT TO
JOHN L. SWIGERT, JR.
MEN HECHLER, W. VA.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL, CALIF.
HANDICAPPED ORGANIZATIONS
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JOHN JARMAN. OKLA.
HAROLD A. GOULD
JAMES W. SYMINGTON, MO.
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B. YEAGER
WALTER FLOWERS. ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
FRANK R. hammill, JR.
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ROBERT A. ROE. N.J.
JAMES E. WILSON
MIKE MC CORMACK, WASH.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER, JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORD
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH. MICH.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
DALE MILFORD, TEX.
JOHN B. CONLAN, ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
GARY A. MYERS, PA.
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
ROBERT C. KETCHAM
JAMES H. SCHEUER, N.Y.
DAVID F. EMERY. MAINE
ROBERT B. DILLAWAY
RICHARD L. OTTINGER. N.Y.
LARRY PRESSLER, 3. DAK.
REGINA A. DAVIS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
HENRY A. WAXMAN, CALIF.
PHILIP H. HAYES, IND.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
ToM HARKIN, IOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
JIM LLOYD, CALIF.
JEROME A. AMBRO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD. CONN.
MICHAEL T. BLOUIN, IOWA
TIM L. HALL, ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX,
September 10, 1976
MARILYN LLOYD, TENN.
JAMES J. BLANCHARD, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
Dear Sirs:
The Committee on Science and Technology is genuinely concerned
with the problems of the handicapped and has authorized further study
in this field to identify areas where a more concentrated and intensified
research effort should be put forth in programs to aid the handicapped.
The need for this study became evident this past year when my
colleagues and I were privileged to observe several new developments
of remarkable benefit to the handicapped, such as the voice-controlled
wheelchair for quadraplegics and the rechargeable cardiac pacemaker for
heart attack victims, the outgrowth or spinoff of our National Aero-
nautics and Space Administration program. Considering the great number
of handicapped people in this nation and the enormity of the problems
they face in the usual functions of daily living, it became obvious to
us that a legislative look at the problems and their potential resolution
was most timely. As a result of these concerns, the Committee on Science
and Technology has authorized a consultant panel to study further this
important area.
As part of their study, the Panel will have need for a considerable
amount of information and opinion; and as an organization interested in
this area, we would welcome your input in answering the enclosed list
of questions posed by the Panel in their evaluation of our Federal R&D
programs for the handicapped. Your response and any questions you may
have should be directed to Mr. Sherman E. Roodzant of the Committee staff
and should be received by October 8, 1976. Thank you for your assistance
and cooperation in this important study.
Sincerely,
OlinE Teague
OLIN E. TEAGUE
Chairman
OLIN E. TEAGUE. TEX., CHAIRMAN
JOHN L. SWIGERT. JR.
KEN HECHLER, W. VA.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
LETTER & QUESTIONNAIRE SENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL, CALIF.
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JOHN JARMAN, OKLA.
TO AAAS SCIENTISTS
HAROLD A. GOULD
JAMES W. SYMINGTON, MO.
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B. YEAGER
WALTER FLOWERS, ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
ROBERT A. ROE. N.J.
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FRANK R. HAMMILL. JR.
JAMES E. WILSON
MIKE MC CORMACK, WASH.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER, JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORD
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH. MICH.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
DALE MILFORD, TEX.
JOHN B. CONLAN, ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
GARY A. MYERS. PA.
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
ROBERT C. KETCHAM
JAMES H. SCHEUER, N.Y.
DAVID F. EMERY, MAINE
ROBERT B. DILLAWAY
RICHARD L. OTTINGER, N.Y.
LARRY PRESSLER, S. DAK.
HENRY A. WAXMAN, CALIF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
REGINA A. DAVIS
PHILIP H. HAYES, IND.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
TOM HARKIN, IOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
JIM LLOYD. CALIF.
JEROME A. AMBRO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
MICHAEL T. BLOUIN, IOWA
TIM L. HALL, ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX.
MARILYN LLOYD, TENN.
September 15, 1976
JAMES J. BLANCHARD, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
Dear Friends:
The Committee on Science and Technology is genuinely concerned
with the problems of the handicapped and has authorized further study
in this field to identify areas where a more concentrated and inten-
sified research effort should be put forth in programs to aid the
handicapped.
The need for this study became evident this past year when my
colleagues and I were privileged to observe several new developments
of remarkable benefit to the handicapped, such as the voice-controlled
wheelchair for quadraplegics and the rechargeable cardiac pacemaker for
heart attack victims, the outgrowth or spinoff of our National Aero-
nautics and Space Administration program. Considering the great number
of handicapped people in this nation and the enormity of the problems
they face in the usual functions of daily living, it became obvious to
us that a legislative look at the problems and their potential resolution
was most timely. As a result of these concerns, the Committee on Science
and Technology has authorized a consultant panel to study further this
important area.
As part of this study, the Panel will have need for a considerable
amount of information and opinion. As a 'handicapped' scientist affiliated
with the AAAS, we would welcome your input in answering the enclosed list
of questions posed by the Panel in their evaluation of our Federal R&D
program for the handicapped. Your response and any questions you may have
should be directed to Mr. Sherman E. Roodzant of the Committee staff and
should be received by October 15, 1976. Thank you for your assistance
and cooperation in this important study.
Sincerely,
Olin E. Yeague
OLIN E. TEAGUE
Chairman
QUESTIONS SENT TO WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS/ HANDICAPPED ORGANIZATIONS/ AAAS
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
PANEL ON RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
In the area of research and development (R&D) projects to aid the
handicapped, please identify:
1. The application of existing technology and "state of the art"
in present programs of R&D;
2. Problem areas presently being addressed which need amplification
and should be further researched and/or developed;
3. The significant reports you are aware of which were prepared
as a result of the R&D efforts cited above;
4. Problem areas which heretofore have not been addressed, yet
need investigation as to possible future Federal programs of
R&D;
5. How the results of R&D are made available to users and indicate
existing problems in the application and transfer of technology
to the handicapped;
6. Your recommendations on possible action in the area of R&D which
might be considered in ameliorating the problems of the handi-
capped, including funding, training (supplier and user), evaluation,
coordination, and national organization; and
7. Your recommendations for possible mechanisms which will in-
corporate consumer and provider viewpoints. in directing future
R&D in this area.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
SUBCOMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Hearings on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped
R
Thursday, September 23, 1976
Room 2318 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
9:30 a.m.
Your
WITNESS LIST
John D. Collins, III
REHAB, Inc.
The
Alexandria, Virginia
a
Andre Dessertine
World Veterans Federation
Paris, France
Edward Golembieski
No
American Legion
Washington, D. C.
2
Judith E. Heumann
Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Berkeley California
N
Irvin P. Schloss
American Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
lave
Washington, D. C.
Frederick C. Schreiber
National Association for the Deaf
Silver Springs, Maryland
PORS
Penny Styles
Westside Community for Independent Living, Inc.
dree
Los Angeles, California
Donald Selwyn E.E., Ph.D.
The National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering
Pomptor Lakes, New Jersey
Call
Norman Van Dine
(Demonstration)
StairCat, Inc.
Nashua, New Hampshire
Workshop Participants
Organization Representatives
Andre Desertine
World Veterans Federation
Paris, France
Edward Golembieski
American Legion
Washington, D. C.
Frederico Juarde, Jr.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Washington, D. C.
Irvin P. Schloss
American Foundation for the Blind, RECiul Inc.
Washington, D. C.
Penny Styles
Westside Community for Independent Living, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Judith E. Heumann
Center for Independent Living, Inc
Berkeley, California
Frederick C. Schreiber
National Association for the Deaf
Silver Springs, Maryland
John D. Collins, III
REHAB, Inc.
manufac
Alexandria, Va.
Government Agency Representatives
William P. McCahill
budgenier
Committee for the Handicapped, People-To-People Program
Washington, D. C.
Edward F. Rose faviers
President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped
Washington, D. C.
Donald J. Vargo
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, D. C.
Workshop Participants cont.
Biomedical
Engineering Representatives bosic of applied
John G. Linvill, Sc. D.
Stanford University
Stanford, California
James B. Reswick, Sc. D.
2nd d 3rd list
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
Downey, California
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Representatives
Joseph Goodgold, M. D.
York
Medical
Center
Jack
New New American New M. York, York, Hofkosh University Physical N. N. Y. Y. low Therapy Association doy mfo aft
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COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
SUBCOMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Hearings on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped
Wednesday, September 22, 1976
Room 2318 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
9:30 a.m.
WITNESS LIST
/
John G. Linvill, Sc.D.
Stanford University
Stanford, California
6
James B. Reswick, Sc.D.
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
Downey, California
2
Marjorie W. Linvill, President
OPTACON, Inc.
Palo Alto, California
J
William P. McCahill
Committee for the Handicapped
People-to-People Program
Washington, D. C.
3
Joseph Goodgold, M.D.
New York University Medical Center
New York, N. Y.
3
Jack M. Hofkosh
American Physical Therapy Association
New York, N. Y.
Mr. Edward Z. Gray and Mr. Donald Vargo
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, D. C.
goodwill
GOODWILL Industries of America Inc.
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
9200 WISCONSIN AVENUE,
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20014
(301) 530-6500
September 16, 1976
Mr. Lex Frieden
American Coalition for
Citizens With Disabilities, Inc.
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77042
Dear Lex:
I was delighted to meet you, and I'm especially glad that we were assigned
to the Consumer Advocacy and Liaison Group. I feel that we have chosen
a sound approach by inviting various consumer groups to respond to the
questionnaire.
The meeting that we had with Bill Bean set me to thinking about the
societal commitment in relation to advanced technology. I agree with
you that we must address ourselves to the philosophical questions involved.
I passed on a copy of the March 10th Washington Post article Doctors
Decide on Life Support End, to Sherman Roodzant and suggested that we
include in our workshop session an expert on biothetics. Sherman agreed
that this was a good idea and I suggested that he contact the Kennedy
Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction and Biothetics.
I have also requested from Sherman a copy of the list of consumer groups
which you sent him so that I can be sure we haven't missed any of the
groups on my list.
I'm very excited about the work of this panel, and I am looking forward
to seeing you again on September 22 and 23.
If you found the time to get over to the Air and Space Museum as you
planned, I do hope that you saw the 70 millimeter film "To Fly" -
it is an experience!
Sincerely yours,
Karen Ann Salvatore
VP17536
CC: Sherman Roodzant
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
PANEL ON RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
Schedule of Activities
New York, N. Y.
October 18-19, 1976
-
Monday, October 18, 1976
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tour and Presentation:
New York University Institute of
Rehabilitation Medicine (Dr. Howard Rusk)
400 East 34th Street
New York, N. Y. 10017
212-679-3200
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p. m.
Lunch at NYU
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tour and Presentation:
ICD Rehabilitation and Research Center
(Dr. James Folsom)
340 East 24th Street
New York, N. Y. 10010
212-679-0100
3:30 p.m. - (OPEN)
Panel Work Session at NYU
Early Evening
Informal Reception at Dr. Folsom's Residence
Tuesday, October 19, 1976
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tour and Presentation:
Veterans Administration Prosthetics Center
252 7th Avenue, New York, N. Y.
(Mr. Anthony Staros) 212-620-6636
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch at VAPC
1:00 p.m. - (OPEN)
Panel Work Session at (OPEN)
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
MEMORANDUM
September 30, 1976
To:
Members of the Panel on Research Programs to
Aid the Handicapped
From:
Sherman E. Roodzant, Committee Staff
Subject:
Panel Meeting In New York October 18 and 19
Enclosed is a copy of the proceedings from the first day of
hearings and the testimony presented therein for your perusal.
Copies of the second day of proceedings will be disseminated as
soon as it is received and time allows for reproduction.
Also enclosed is a schedule of activities for the panel meetings
in New York, October 18-19, 1976. The length of the panel work sessions
is open and, of course, is dependent on the Panel's preparation and
productivity at this meeting.
For your convenience, Barbara Weinblatt has reserved a block of
rooms (including some with wheelchair accomodations) at the New York
Hilton, Rockefeller Center, 53rd Street and 6th Avenue, (212) 586-7000,
for the nights of October 17, 18, and 19 (if necessary), at the follow-
ing 'special' federal rates:
Singles - $36.00
Doubles - $48.00
The Veterans Administration has offered to provide surface trans-
portation in the New York area for those in wheelchairs and preliminary
arrangements are being made to work out this possibility.
During the week (October 4-8) we will be telephoning each Panel
member to arrange the necessary accomodations for these meetings and
discuss the possibility of providing air travel tickets, thereby
eliminating the need for reimbursement of that expense.
If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate
to call on us at any time.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
PANEL ON RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
Schedule of Activities
New York, N. Y.
October 18-19, 1976
|
Monday, October 18, 1976
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tour and Presentation:
New York University Institute of
Rehabilitation Medicine (Dr. Howard Rusk)
400 East 34th Street
New York, N. Y. 10017
212-679-3200
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p. m.
Lunch at NYU
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tour and Presentation:
ICD Rehabilitation and Research Center
(Dr. James Folsom)
340 East 24th Street
New York, N. Y. 10010
212-679-0100
3:30 p.m. - (OPEN)
Panel Work Session at NYU
Tuesday, October 19, 1976
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tour and Presentation:
Veterans Administration Prosthetics Center
252 7th Avenue, New York, N. Y.
(Mr. Anthony Staros) 212-620-6636
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch at (OPEN)
1:00 p.m. - (OPEN)
Panel Work Session at (OPEN)
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
undep. living PANEL ON
drans
RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
ascational Introduction tais
There is a need for futher study of the problems of the handi-
capped, to identify areas where a more concentrated and intensified
research effort should be put forth in programs to aid the handicapped.
Toward this end the Committee has authorized a panel to be retained
as consultants for the purpose of subjecting this matter to further
study and rendering a report to the Committee on their findings.
Scope of Study
The function of the panel will be to research and study the problems
of the handicapped and render a report to the Committee of its findings
and possible recommendations. This study will include, but not be
limited to, the following:
1. Identifying the application of existing technology and
"state of the art" in present domestic and foreign programs
of research and development; and
2. Identifying problem areas presently being addressed which
need amplification and should be further researched and/or
developed; and
3. Identifying problem areas which heretofore have not been
addressed, yet need further investigation as to possible
future Federal programs of research and development; and
4. Identifying any possible existing problems in the application
or transfer of technology to the problems of the handicapped,
and
5. Recommendations to this Committee as to this Committee's
(or other Committee's) possible action in the area of
research and development which might be considered in
ameliorating the problems of the handicapped.
Method of Study
The Panel will convene and meet in Washington, D. C. three to
four times in executive and open workshop sessions during the course
of this study. A comprehensive, select group of handicapped citizens,
as well as expert government, medical and biomedical engineering
representatives, will meet with the panel to convey their ideas and
recommendations. Additionally, the panel members may conduct individual
analytical research and investigative procedures necessary to individually
contribute their views and recommendations in the report to the Committee.
The Panel will be assisted by one member of the Committee professional
staff and the necessary clerical support.
Length of Study
The panel will convene on or about September 1, 1976 and complete
their efforts on or before December 31, 1976. It is expected that
the Panel members will dedicate some 25-30 days to this effort, 8-10
days in panel and workshop sessions and the remainder in related
individual effort. Workshop participants will be scheduled as witnesses
so as to minimize their time (1 day) and more effectively make use of
the panel members' time.
Study Results
The Panel will compile a record of its proceedings and findings
and render to the Committee a summary and comprehensive report of its
recommendations.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(94-88)
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 1976
HANDICAPPED TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS
Hearings before the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology were
held September 22-23, 1976 on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped. The
Subcommittee, chaired by Congressman George E. Brown, Jr. (D.-Cal.) heard from
a wide range of witnesses including representatives of the medical and engineering
professions, government agencies involved with handicapped persons, and members
of handicapped consumer-groups.
Throughout the two-day hearings, the witnesses reiterated the need for involve-
ment of handicapped consumers in the research and development (R&D) phases (systems
and devices) of technology to benefit the disabled. This is of particular im-
portance since the results of this R&D must be accepted and used by the handi-
capped population if the research and development is to be of any significant
value.
Olin E. Teague (D.-Tex.), Chairman of the House Committee on Science and
Technology, pointed out that the Committee clearly considered this need when they
appointed the precedent-setting consultant panel which is presently studying
research programs for the handicapped. Congressman Teague said, "Over one-half
of the members on the appointed panel have severe physical disabilities, and
I am confident that their input, influenced by their own personal experiences
with severe disabilities, will help the panel reflect the true needs of handi-
capped people."
In addition to making several specific recommendations for Federally-supported
research of benefit to the handicapped, several witnesses emphasized the necessity
for communication among and coordination of the many Federal and private research
programs on behalf of the handicapped. Mr. Andre Dessertine, Director General
of INTER-ACCENT, World Veterans Federation, Paris, France, further suggested the
need for international coordination and communication in this area and the
importance of considering the world market for handicapped assistive devices.
This is especially important when we consider that many new developments of
remarkable benefit to handicapped persons never reach their intended users simply
because the U. S. market for these devices is often considered too small by
U. S. manufacturers.
The Panel will conclude its work by year-end and a report of its findings
and recommendations will be forthcoming soon after the first of the year.
OLIN E. TEAGUE, TEX., CHAIRMAN
JOHN L. SWIGERT, JR.
KEN HECHLER, W. VA.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL, CALIF.
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JOHN JARMAN, OKLA.
HAROLD A. GOULD
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B. YEAGER
JAMES W. SYMINGTON, MO.
WALTER FLOWERS, ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
FRANK R. hammill, JR.
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
JAMES E. WILSON
ROBERT A. ROE, N.J.
MIKE MC CORMACK, WASH.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER, JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORD
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
JOHN B. CONLAN, ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
DALE MILFORD, TEX.
GARY A. MYERS, PA.
ROBERT c. ketcham
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
JAMES H. SCHEUER, N.Y.
DAVID F. EMERY, MAINE
ROBERT B. DILLAWAY
RICHARD L. OTTINGER, N.Y.
LARRY PRESSLER, S. DAK.
REGINA A. DAVIS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
HENRY A. WAXMAN, CALIF.
PHILIP H. HAYES, IND.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
ToM HARKIN, IOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
JIM LLOYD, CALIF.
JEROME A. AMBRO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
August 23, 1976
MICHAEL T. BLOUIN, IOWA
TIM L. HALL, ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX,
MARILYN LLOYD, TENN.
JAMES J. blanchard, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
Mr. Lex Frieden
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77042
Dear Mr. Frieden:
Congratulations on your selection by the Committee on Science and
Technology and your decision to serve the Committee and our nation as a
consultant on the problems of the handicapped. I look forward to working
together with you and the other members of the Panel in studying further
this important area and the challenges of compiling some meaningful re-
commendations to the Committee in behalf of our handicapped brothers and
sisters.
The initial meeting of the Panel will be held in Washington, D. C. on
Wednesday and Thursday, September 1 and 2, in Room 2325 of the Rayburn
House Office Building, commencing at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be for
the purpose of organizing the Panel, receiving guidance, and a preliminary
discussion of individual panel member's views and interests in this area.
The second meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, September
22 and 23, in Room 2318 of the Rayburn HOB, at 9:30 a.m. and will include the
hearing of presentations from a select list (copy enclosed) of workshop
participants who will add their input to the Panel's deliberations and study.
Additional meetings will be necessary and the proposed schedule enclosed is
only tentative. Future meetings and dates will be scheduled by all concerned
at the initial meeting, September 1 and 2.
A few panel members have requested additional material related to the
Panel's proposed efforts, I suppose in an effort to determine the scope of
the Panel's effort. Without limiting your perceptions or objectives, I
have enclosed a two-page memorandum which further describes and defines the
proposed efforts of the Panel.
We look forward to meeting with you September 1st and the commencement
of this challenging undertaking. If we can be of any assistance to you in
this effort, please do not hesitate to call on me (202-225-5029) or Mrs.
Barbara Weinblatt (202-225-5183) of the Committee staff. We look forward
to working with you.
Sincerely
As Ronlant Technical Consultant
Sherman E. Roodzant
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
AGENDA
Panel on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped
September 1, 1976
- Welcome and Remarks from Chairman and Members
of the Committee
- Introduction of Panel Members and Committee Staff
- Administrative Guidance and Instruction
- Remarks from Committee Staff
- Selection of Panel Chairman
- Remarks from Panel Members
- Discussion of Goals and Direction of Study
LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT JURISDICTION OF
THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
"RULE X. ESTABLISHMENT AND JURISDICTION OF STANDING COMMITTEES
"The Committees and Their Jurisdiction
"1. There shall be in the House the following standing committees, each of which shall have the jurisdiction and related functions
assigned to it by this clause and clauses 2, 3, and 4; and all bills, resolutions, and other matters relating to subjects within the jurisdic-
tion of any standing committee as listed in this clause shall (in accordance with and subject to clause 5) be referred to such commit-
tees, as follows:
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*
*
"(r) Committee on Science and Technology.
"(1) Astronautical research and development, including resources, personnel, equipment, and facilities.
"(2) Bureau of Standards, standardization of weights and measures and the metric system.
"(3) National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
"(4) National Aeronautics and Space Council.
"(5) National Science Foundation.
"(6) Outer space, including exploration and control thereof.
"(7) Science scholarships.
"(8) Scientific research and development.
"(9) Civil aviation research and development.
"(10) Environmental research and development.
"(11) All energy research and development except nuclear research and development.
"(12) National Weather Service.
"In addition to its legislative jurisdiction under the preceding provisions of this paragraph (and its general oversight function
under clause 2(b)(1)), the committee shall have the special oversight functions provided for in clause 3(f) with respect to all non-
military research and development.
*
"SPECIAL OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS
"3. (f) The Committee on Science and Technology shall have the function of reviewing and studying, on a continuing basis, all
laws, programs, and Government activities dealing with or involving nonmilitary research and development."
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Walter Flowers, Ala.
Larry Winn, Jr., Kans.
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Louis Frey, Jr., Fla.
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA, Minority Counsel
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Mr. HECHLER, Chairman
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Mr. DOWNING
Mr. BELL
Mr. HECHLER
Mr. GOLDWATER
Mr. FLOWERS
Mr. MYERS
Mr. FUQUA
Mr. BELL
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Mr. DODD
Mr. FUQUA, Chairman
Mr. KRUEGER
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Mr. WINN
Mrs. LLOYD
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Mr. WYDLER
Mr. FREY
Mr. BLANCHARD
Mr. FLOWERS
Mr. ROE
Mr. EMERY
Mr. WIRTH
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Mr. WAXMAN
Mr. BROWN, Chairman
Mr. BLOUIN
Mr. McCORMACK
Mr. ESCH
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Mr. OTTINGER
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Mr. FUQUA
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Mr. ESCH
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Mrs. LLOYD
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PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
Mr. OTTINGER
Mr. THORNTON, Chairman
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ex officio members of all subcommittees and shall have the right to vote on
Mr. MILFORD
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Mr. MYERS
all matters before the subcommittees, subject to the provisions of Clause B15
Mr. WAXMAN
of the Committee Rules Governing Procedure.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
9/1/76
PANEL ON RESEARCH PROGAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
Preliminary Organization and Group Assignments
Executive, Planning, Agenda
Dr. William A. Spencer, Chairman
Mr. Robert E. Fulton, Jr.
Mr. Sol Kaminsky
Status of Existing Studies and Compilation of Relevant Information
Dr. Dudley S. Childress
Mr. Wilfred G. Holsberg
Scientific Advocacy and Liaison
Mr. James E. Seybold
Mr. Richard R. Leclair
Dr. Dudley S. Childress
Consumer Advocacy and Liaison
Mr. Lex Frieden
Ms. Karen Ann Salvatore
Mr. Sol Kaminsky
Report Compilation
Mr. Richard Leclair
Ms. Karen Ann Salvatore
Mr. James E. Seybold
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
PANEL ON
RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
Proposed Schedule
I
2 day panel session to organize the
study, receive guidance and hear
individual panel member's views
September 1 & 2
II
4 days of individual research
September 3 - - 21
III
2 day workshop to receive views of
workshop participants
September 22 & 23
IV
10 days of individual research and
contacts with various organizations
and agencies
September 24 - October 19
V
2 day panel session - receive reports
on preliminary findings of individual
panel members and organize report
October 20 & 21
VI
4 days of individual research and drafting
of final report
October 22 - November 16
VII
3 day panel meeting to consolidate report
November 17 - 18
OLIN E. TEAGUE, TEX., CHAIRMAN
JOHN L. SWIGERT, JR.
KEN HECHLER, W. VA.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL, CALIF.
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JOHN JARMAN, OKLA.
HAROLD A. GOULD
JAMES W. SYMINGTON, MO.
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B. YEAGER
WALTER FLOWERS, ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
FRANK R. hammill, JR.
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ROBERT A. ROE, N.J.
JAMES E. WILSON
MIKE MC CORMACK, WASH.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER, JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORD
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
DALE MILFORD, TEX.
JOHN B. CONLAN, ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
GARY A. MYERS, PA.
ROBERT C. ketcham
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ROBERT B. DILLAWAY
RICHARD L. OTTINGER, N.Y.
LARRY PRESSLER, S. DAK.
REGINA A. DAVIS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
HENRY A. WAXMAN, CALIF.
PHILIP H. HAYES, IND.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
ToM HARKIN, IOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
JIM LLOYD, CALIF.
JEROME A. AMBRO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
August 12, 1976
MICHAEL T. blouin, IOWA
TIM L. HALL, ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX,
MARILYN LLOYD, TENN.
JAMES J. blanchard, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
Mr. Lex Frieden
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77042
Dear Mr. Frieden:
Thank you for accepting the appointment to serve with the Committee's
Panel on Research Programs to Aid the Handicapped. Your contribution to
the success of this program is greatly appreciated by me and my colleagues
in the Congress.
In the interest of expediting the usual administrative procedures
necessary to convene a panel of expert consultants, and anticipating your
formal acceptance to serve as a member of the Panel, I am enclosing a
Contract Agreement for your approval. This Agreement, when properly en-
dorsed and executed, will serve as the authorization to reimburse you for
expenses and compensation for your efforts as a panel member. Please
endorse the five (5) copies of the Contract Agreement form at the line
designated "Contractor", and sign and date pages 2 and 3 attached to the
Contract Agreement form and return in the enclosed, preaddressed envelope
at your early convenience in order that we might receive them by Monday,
August 22, 1976 and convene the Panel on September 1st, as scheduled.
An extra copy is enclosed for your records and a completed copy will be
provided for you on or before the first panel session.
If you have any questions regarding this contract or the Panel,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Sherman Roodzant of the Committee
staff at (202) 225-5029 or 225-6371. Thank you again for your participation
in this very important program.
Sincerely,
Olin E. Jeague
OLIN E. TEAGUE
Chairman
Enclosures
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
"THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 12
day of August
$ 19.76
by :and between the Committee on Science and Technology
of the U.S. House of Representatives, hereinafter referred to as the Committee, and
Lex Frieden; 9667 Meadowvale; Houston, Texas 77042
(Name of contractor)
hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, subject to the approval of this Agreement by the Committee on
House Administration of the U.S. House of Representatives.
It is hereby agreed that the Committee under authority of House Resolution 1038
approved March 29
,
1976, 94th , Congress, retain the Contractor to render the follow-
ing services: As set forth in pages 2 and 3 attached hereto, which are
incorporated and made a part hereof.
It is understood, however, that the Chairman of the Committee, reserves the right to terminate this Agree-
ment at any time. In such cases, the payment shall be based upon work performed.
The Committee further agrees to pay the said Contractor for all such contractual services rendered,
a sum not to exceed $3,000
plus, authorized traveling expenses. It is further agreed that payment for such contractual services may be
paid on a partial basis from time to time and in such amounts as the Chairman of the Committee may
approve.
The Contractor further agrees and warrants that it:
1. Has not employed any person to solicit or obtain this Agreement for any commission, per-
centage, brokerage, or contingent fee;
2. Will save the Government harmless from liability in performance;
3. Will release no information obtained in carrying out the provisions of the Contract without
prior consent of the contracting Committee;
4. Will not subcontract or assign elsewhere any of the work or service involved without prior
consent of the contracting Committee; and
5. Will not discriminate in its performance of this Agreement because of race, creed, color, sex,
or national origin and shall comply with all laws appertaining to the compensation for labor.
The Contractor further agrees and warrants that it will fully complete its services to the Committee
hereunder not later than the 31st
day
of
December
,
19.76 , unless said date shall be
extended by mutual agreement of the parties to this Agreement with the approval of the said Committee
on House Administration.
No Member or Delegate to Congress, or Resident Commissioner, shall be admitted to any share or
part in this Contract or to any benefit that may arise therefrom.
Approved by the Committee on House Adminis- Committee on Science and Technology
tration of the U.S. House of Representatives:
Chairman
Ranking Minority Member
Contractor (Individual or Partnership)
Dated:
(Address)
(Address)
Contractor (Corporation)
[CORPORATERS]
(Business Address)
By:
(Title)
(To be submitted in quintuplicate to the Committee on House Administration)
(See instructions on the reverse side.)
Contract Agreement
Olin E. Teague, Chairman
Page 2
Charles E. Mosher, Ranking
Minority Member
Contractor - Lex Frieden
PANEL ON
RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
I Purpose
There is a need for further study of the problems of the handi-
capped, to identify areas where a more concentrated and intensified
research effort should be put forth in programs to aid the handicapped.
Toward this end the Committee has authorized a panel to be retained
as consultants, heretoafter referred to as the "Panel" or "panel member (s)
for the purpose of subjecting this matter to further study and rendering
a report to the Committee on their findings.
II Scope of Study
The function of the Panel will be to research and study the problems
of the handicapped and render a report to the Committee of its findings
and possible recommendations. This study will include, but not be limited
to, the following:
A. Identifying the application of existing technology and "state of
the art" in present and foreign programs of research and develop-
ment; and
B. Identifying problems areas presently being addressed which need
amplification and should be further researched and/or developed;
and
C. Identifying problem areas which heretofore have not been addressed,
yet need further investigation as to possible future Federal
programs of research and development; and
D. Identifying any possible existing problems in the application or
transfer of technology to the problems of the handicapped, and
E. Recommendations to this Committee as to this Committee's (or other
Committee's) possible action in the area of research and development
which might be considered in ameliorating the problems of the
handicapped.
Contract Agreement
Olin E. Teague, Chairman
Page 3
Charles E. Mosher, Ranking
Minority Member
Contractor - Lex Frieden
III Method of Study
The Panel will convene and meet in Washington, D. C. three to four
times in executive and open workshop sessions, during the course of this
study. A comprehensive, select group of handicapped citizens, as well as
expert government, medical and biomedical engineering representatives, will
meet with the Panel to convey their ideas and recommendations. Additionally,
the panel members may conduct individual analytical research and investigative
procedures necessary to individually contribute their views and recommendations
in the final report to the Committee. The Panel will be assisted by one
member of the Committee professional staff and the necessary clerical support.
IV Length of Study
The Panel will convene on or about September 1, 1976 and complete their
efforts on or before December 31, 1976. It is expected that the panel members
will dedicate some 25-30 days to this effort, 8-10 days in panel and workshop
sessions and the remainder in related individual research effort.
V Study Results
In addition to the individual reports prepared by the panel members,
the Panel will compile a record of its proceedings and findings and render
to the Committee a summary and comprehensive report of its recommendations.
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77063
August 12, 1976
Honorable Olin E. Teague
U. S. House of Representatives
Suite 2321
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Congressman Teague:
Thank you for inviting me to join your panel on Research
Programs to And the Handicapped. I appreciate the oppor-
tunity to contribute, and I look forward to working with
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you and the committee on Science and Technology.
I will plan to be in Washington to meet on September 1st
and 2nd. I am anxious to receive more background informa-
tion so that I can begin researching relevant issues.
Sincerely,
Lex Frieden
LF/asm
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77063
August 12, 1976
Honorable Olin E. Teague
U. S. House of Representatives
Suite 2321 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Congressman Teague:
Thank you for inviting me to join your panel on Research Pro-
grams to Aid the Handicapped. I appreciate the opportunity
to contribute, and I look forward to working with you and the
committee on Science and Technology.
I will plan to be in Washington to meet on September 1st and
2nd. I am anxious to receive more background information S O
that I can begin researching relevant issues.
OLIN E. TEAGUE, TEX., CHAIRMAN
JOHN L. SWIGERT, JR.
KEN HECHLER, W. VA.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
.
THOMAS'N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL, CALIF.
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JOHN JARMAN, OKLA.
HAROLD A. GOULD
JAMES W. SYMINGTON, MO.
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B, YEAGER
WALTER FLOWERS, ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
ROBERT A. ROE, N.J.
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FRANK R. HAMMILL, JR.
JAMES E. WILSON
MIKE MC CORMACK, WASH.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER, JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORD
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH,
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
DALE MILFORD, TEX.
JOHN B. CONLAN, ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
GARY A. MYERS, PA.
JAMES H. SCHEUER, N.Y.
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
ROBERT C. KETCHAM
DAVID F. EMERY, MAINE
ROBERT B. DILLAWAY
RICHARD L. OTTINGER, N.Y.
LARRY PRESSLER, S. DAK.
HENRY A. WAXMAN, CALIF.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
REGINA A. DAVIS
PHILIP H. HAYES, IND.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
TOM HARKIN, IOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
JIM LLOYD, CALIF.
JEROME A. AMBRO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
August 6, 1976
MICHAEL T. BLOUIN, IOWA
TIM L. HALL, ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX.
MARILYN LLOYD, TENN.
JAMES J. BLANCHARD, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
Mr. Lex Frieden
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77042
Dear Mr. Frieden:
I am grateful for your interest in the Committee's Panel on Research
Programs to Aid the Handicapped; and, in my capacity as Chairman of the
Committee on Science and Technology, I would like to ask you to serve
as a member of the consultant panel group which I am appointing to advise
the Committee. The function of the panel will be to conduct a study
of the problems of the handicapped and how research on the application of
our present scientific and technological achievements might be applied in
research programs to ameliorate or resolve the problems of the handicapped.
The need for this study became evident this past year when my colleagues
and I were privileged to observe several new developments of remarkable
benefit to the handicapped, such as the voice-controlled wheelchair for
quadraplegics and the rechargeable cardiac pacemaker for heart attack victims,
the outgrowth or spinoff of our National Aeronautics and Space Administration
program. Considering the great number of handicapped people in this nation
and around the world and the enormity of the problems they face in the
usual functions of daily living, it became obvious to us that a legislative
look at the problems and their potential resolution was most timely. As a
result of these concerns, the Committee on Science and Technology has
authorized a consultant panel to study further this important area.
I expect that the panel will meet in Washington on three or four
occasions to conduct its business. Subject to the wishes of the Chairman
and the members of the panel group, I would expect the panel to receive
briefings by representatives of various professional, government, and
consumer groups interested in this endeavor and to review the documents
and publications relevant to the subject. Since the panel is directed
to submit its report by December 15, 1976, I am suggesting, again
subject to the wishes of the members, and the Chairman of the panel
that the meeting be held in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday,
September 1 and 2.
page 2
As a member of the panel you will be eligible for a consultant
fee of $100 per day and your travel expenses will be reimbursed to you.
Mr. Sherman Roodzant, a member of the Committee professional staff, will
assist you and the panel in its efforts, on a full-time basis.
I believe the work of the panel will make an important contribution
in brightening the future of hundreds of thousands of our handicapped
fellow Americans and neighbors around the world; and I hope you will be
able to accept this invitation.
Sincerely,
Oli OLIN E. TEAGUE E. Teague
Chairman
RUSSELL B. LONG, LA., CHAIRMAN
HERMAN E. talmadge, GA.
CARL T. CURTIS, NEBR.
VANCE HARTKE, IND.
PAUL J. FANNIN, ARIZ.
ABRAHAM RIBICOFF, CONN.
CLIFFORD P. HANSEN, WYO.
HARRY F. BYRD, JR., VA.
ROBERT J. DOLE, KANS.
GAYLORD NELSON, WIS.
BOB PACKWOOD, OREG.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
WILLIAM V. ROTH, JR., DEL.
United States Senate
MIKE GRAVEL, alaska
BILL BROCK, TENN.
LLOYD BENTSEN, TEX.
WILLIAM D. HATHAWAY, MAINE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
FLOYD K. HASKELL, COLO.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
MICHAEL STERN, STAFF DIRECTOR
DONALD v. MOOREHEAD, CHIEF MINORITY COUNSEL
July 15, 1976
Mr. Lex Frieden
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77063
Dear Mr. Frieden:
I thought you would be interest in the letter I received from
Chairman Teague, of the House Committee on Science and Technology
concerning my letter recommending you for a position on the panel
on Programs to Aid the Handicapped. I am certainly pulling for
you.
Best Wishes,
Lloyd Bentsen
OLIN E. TEAGUE, TEX., CHAIRMAN
JOHN L. SWIGERT, JR.
KEN HECHLER, W. VA.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL, CALIF.
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JOHN JARMAN, OKLA.
HAROLD A. GOULD
JAMES W. SYMINGTON, MO.
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B. YEAGER
WALTER FLOWERS, ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FRANK R. hammill, JR.
ROBERT A. ROE, N.J.
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
JAMES E. WILSON
MIKE MC CORMACK, WASH.
BARRY M. GOLDWATER, JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORD
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
DALE MILFORD, TEX.
OHN B. CONLAN, ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
GARY A. MYERS, PA.
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
ROBERT C. KETCHAM
JAMES H. SCHEVER, N.Y.
DAVID F. EMERY, MAINE
ROBERT B. DILLAWAY
RICHARD L. OTTINGER, N.Y.
LARRY PRESSLER, S. DAK.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
REGINA A. DAVIS
HENRY A. WAXMAN. CALIF.
PHILIP H. HAYES, IND.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
TOM HARKIN, IOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
JIM LLOYD, CALIF.
JEROME A. AMERO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DODD, CONN.
MICHAEL T. BLOUIN. IOWA
July 2, 1976
TIM L. HALL, ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX.
MARILYN LLOYD, TENN.
JAMES J. BLANCHARD, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
Honorable Lloyd Bentsen
United States Senate
Room 240 Russell S. O. B.
Washington, D. C. 20510
Dear Lloyd:
Thank you for your recommendation of Lex Frieden to serve
with our panel on Programs to Aid the Handicapped.
Mr. Frieden must be an outstanding young man, as your letter,
the number of distinguished people who have recommended him, and
his resume indicate. Presently, Mr. Frieden is high on the list
of Committee staff recommendations and the panel will be selected
by the Committee in the next few weeks.
Thank you for your interest in Mr. Frieden and our panel on
Programs to Aid the Handicapped. Your support is always most
welcome.
Type OLIN E. TEAGUE
Sincerely
Chairman
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77063
June 16, 1976
Senator Lloyd Bentson
240 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Seaator Bentson,
The House Committee on Science and Technology is planning to appoint
a panel of experts and consumers to study the needs and problems of
handicapped persons. I would like to be appointed to this panel, and
since you are familiar with my interest and activity in this area, I
would appreciate it very much if you would recommend me to the commi-
ttee. I am enclosing a copy of my detter to Chairman Teague for your
reference, as well as a copy of my resume.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
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Sincerely,
Lex Frieden
LF/asm
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77063
June 16, 1976
Seaator Harrison Williams
240 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Williams:
The House Committee on Science and Technology is planning to appoint
a panel of experts and consumers to study the needs and problems of
handicapped persons. I would like to be appointed to this panel, and
since you are familiar with my interest and activity in this area, I
would appreciate it very much if you would recommend me to the commi-
ttee. I am enclosing a copy of my letter to Chairman Teague for your
reference, as well as a copy of my resume.
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Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Lex Frieden
Jaden
LF/asm
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas 77063
June 16, 1976
Congressman Albert H. Quie,
Room 2182, Rayburn Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Quie,
The House Committee on Science and Technology is planning to appoint
a panel of experts and consumers to study the needs and problems of
handicapped persons. I would like to be appointed to this panel, and
since you are familiar with my interest and activity in this area, I
would appreciate it very much if you would recommend me to the commi-
ttee. I am enclosing a copy of my letter to Chairman Teague for your
reference, as well as a copy of my resume.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
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Sincerely,
Lex Frieden
LF/asm
American
Coalition of
Room 308, 1346 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. . (202) 785-4265
Citizens with
Washington, D.C. 20036
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Disabilities
Inc.
June 18, 1976
Honorable George E. Brown, Jr,
Committee on Science and Technology
U. S. House of Representatives
Suite 2321 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Mr. Brown:
I am delighted to learn of the Committee on Science and Tech-
nology and of their interest and concern regarding the problems
of the handicapped. We are pleased to know that you are set-
ting up a panel that will address itself to these problems
and to developing a national program of needed research. Such
a study and plan is long overdue. Disabled people of this
country are of the opinion that research in the past has been
done mainly to meet the interests of researchers, and not to
meet the needs of the handicapped themselves.
As an organization representing millions of disabled persons
who are consumers of the products that result from the research,
the American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities believes that
the panel which you are constructing should have on it at least
a majority of consumers. These consumers, along with the pro-
viders and the research scientists, would undoubtedly be able to
develop a sound plan with priorities that could meet the needs
of people with differing disabilities.
At this time, we are recommending the appointment of Mr. Lex
Frieden to represent the American Coalition of Citizens with
Disabilities on this panel Mr Frieden is a= quadraplegic who
is currently employed at the Texas Rehabilitation and Research
Institute and working on a doctorate in social psychology. He
has been most active in the consumer movement, functioning as
secretary of ACCD in its first year of existence. He has a
wide knowledge of the problems confronting people with different
disabilities, and not only those who are quadraplegic. He has
demonstrated a keen interest in the area of research that is
scientifically based and pragmatically developed for all people
with disabilities. I know he would be an asset to the panel and
to the Committee's work. Mr. Frieden can be reached at
-2-
9667 Meadowvale, Houston, Texas 77042. His business phone is
713-797-1440. His home phone is 713-781-8949. Under separate
cover, we will forward a copy of Mr. Frieden's resume for your
consideration.
The Board and members of the American Coalition of Citizens
with Disabilities and I look forward to your appointment of
Mr. Frieden and to the results of the study and to working
with you in the future. Should you be interested in receiving
names of other qualified consumers, please do contact me at my
New York office, Mayor's Office for the Handicapped, 250
Broadway, Room 1414A, New York, N. Y. 10007. Telephone:
212-566-0972.
Sincerely,
Eunie Firsto
Eunice Fiorito
President
American Coalition of Citizens
with Disabilities
EF/ls
CC: Sherman Roodzant
Lex Frieden
Lex Frieden
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas
June 14, 1976
Honorable Olin Teague
Chairman, House Committee on Science
and Technology
Room 2311
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Teague,
I understand the House Committee on Science and Technology will soon appoint
a panel of individuals to study the problems and needs of handicapped persons.
I believe this is a necessary step toward effectively utilizing available tech-
nology and further directing scientific and technological developments to fully
benefit Mandicapped persons.
I would appreciate your consideration of me as a participant on this panel. I
have been confined to a wheelchair since 1967 when my neck was broken in an
automobile accident. At that time, I was a Freshman engineering student at
Oklahoma State University. Since then, I have earned a Bachelors degree in
Psychology from Tulsa University, and I am now finishing my Ph.D. in Social
Psychology and Rehabilitation at the University of Houston. For the past year
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I have been a Consumer Consultant to the Rehabilitation Engineering Center at
the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research and the Bioengineering
Program at Texas A & M University. I am presently Director of Research for
the New Options Transitional Program at Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and
Research. I believe my academic and personal experience qualify me to serve
on your panel.
Additionally, I have served as a representative of the handicapped community in
a variety of capacities. I am past Secretary of the American Coalition of Citi-
zens with Disabilities, and I am presently Chairman of that organizatioas'
Governmental Relations Committee. I am also the Southwest Regional Representative
on the National Rehabilitation Associations Council of Consumer Members. I am
on the Board of Directors of the Houston Coalition for Barrier Free Living and
Quality Living, Inc., both local groups of handicapped individuals.
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I have enclosed my resume for your review and I would be glad to provide you
with any other information about me or my qualifications which you desire.
I look forward to hearing from you and I thank you for your concern about the
needs of handicapped individuals.
Sincerely,
Lex Frieden
LF/asm
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Lex Frieden
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas
June 14, 1976
Honorable Olin Teague
Chairman, House Committee on Science
and Technology
Room 2311
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Teague,
I understand the House Committee on Science and Technology will soon appoint
a panel of individuals to study the problems and needs of handicapped persons.
I believe this is a necessary step toward effectively utilizing available tech-
nology and further directing scientific and technological developments to fully
benefit handicapped persons.
I would appreciate your consideration of me as a participant on this panel. I
have been confined to a wheelchair since 1967 when my neck was broken in an
automobile accident. At that time, I was a Freshman engineering student at
Oklahoma State University. Since then, I have earned a Bachelors degree in
Psychology from Tulsa University, and I am now finishing my Ph. D. in Social
Psychology and Rehabilitation at the University of Houston. For the past year
I have been a Consumer Consultant to the Rehabilitation Engineering Center at
the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research and the Bioengineering
Program at Texas A & M University. I am presently Director of Research for
the New Options Transitional Program at Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and
Research. I believe my academic and personal experience qualify me to serve
on your panel.
Additionally, I have served as a representative of the handicapped community in
a variety of capacities. I am past Secretary of the American Coalition of Citi-
zens with Disabilities, and I am presently Chairman of that organizations'
Governmental Relations Committee. I am also the Southwest Regional Representative
on the National Rehabilitation Associations Council of Consumer Members. I am
on the Board of Directors of the Houston Coalition for Barrier Free Living and
Quality Living, Inc., both local groups of handicapped individuals.
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I have enclosed my resume for your review and I would be glad to provide you
with any other information about me or my qualifications which you desire.
I look forward to hearing from you and I thank you for your concern about the
needs of handicapped individuals.
Sincerely,
Lex Frieden
LF/asm
Lex Frieden
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas
June 14, 1976
Honorable Olin Teague
Chairman, House Committee on Science
and Technology
Room 2311
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Teague,
I understand the House Committee on Science and Technology will soon appoint
a panel of individuals to study the problems and needs of handicapped persons.
I believe this is a necessary step toward effectively utilizing available tech-
nology and further directing scientific and technological developments to fully
benefit handicapped persons.
I would appreciate your consideration of me as a participant on this panel. I
have been confined to a wheelchair since 1967 when my neck was broken in an
automobile accident. At that time, I was a Freshman engineering student at
Oklahoma State University. Since then, I have earned a Bachelors degree in
Psychology from Tulsa University, and I am now finishing my Ph.D. in Social
Psychology and Rehabilitation at the University of Houston. For the past year
I have been a Consumer Consultant to the Rehabilitation Engineering Center at
the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research and the Bioengineering
Program at Texas A & M University. I am presently Director of Research for
the New Options Transitional Program at Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and
Research. I believe my academic and personal experience qualify me to serve
on your panel.
Additionally, I have served as a representative of the handicapped community in
a variety of capacities. I am past Secretary of the American Coalition of Citi-
zens with Disabilities, and I am presently Chairman of that organizations'
Governmental Relations Committee. I am also the Southwest Regional Representative
on the National Rehabilitation Associations Council of Consumer Members. I am
on the Board of Directors of the Houston Coalition for Barrier Free Living and
Quality Living, Inc., both local groups of handicapped individuals.
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I have enclosed my resume for your review and I would be glad to provide you
with any other information about me or my qualifications which you desire.
I look forward to hearing from you and I thank you for your concern about the
needs of handicapped individuals.
Sincerely,
Lex Frieden
LF/asm
Lex Frieden
9667 Meadowvale
Houston, Texas
June 14, 1976
Honorable Olin Teague
Chairman, House Committee on Science
and Technology
Room 2311
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Teague,
I understand the House Committee on Science and Technology will soon appoint
a panel of individuals to study the problems and needs of handicapped persons.
I believe this is a necessary step toward effectively utilizing available tech-
nology and further directing scientific and technological developments to fully
benefit handicapped persons.
I would appreciate your consideration of me as a participant on this panel. I
have been confined to a wheelchair since 1967 when my neck was broken in an
automobile accident. At that time, I was a Freshman engineering student at
Oklahoma State University. Since then, I have earned a Bachelors degree in
Psychology from Tulsa University, and I am now finishing my Ph.D. in Social
Psychology and Rehabilitation at the University of Houston. For the past year
I have been a Consumer Consultant to the Rehabilitation Engineering Center at
the Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research and the Bioengineering
Program at Texas A & M University. I am presently Director of Research for
the New Options Transitional Program at Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and
Research. I believe my academic and personal experience qualify me to serve
on your panel.
Additionally, I have served as a representative of the handicapped community in
a variety of capacities. I am past Secretary of the American Coalition of Citi-
zens with Disabilities, and I am presently Chairman of that organizations'
Governmental Relations Committee. I am also the Southwest Regional Representative
on the National Rehabilitation Associations Council of Consumer Members. I am
on the Board of Directors of the Houston Coalition for Barrier Free Living and
Quality Living, Inc., both local groups of handicapped individuals.
June 7, 1976
TO:
Lex friedan
FROM: Lisa Walker
Sherman Roodzant has been hired by the House Science
and Technology Committee to look into problems of technology
and handicapped persons. (phone - 202-225-8126; address - Suite
2321 RHOB) I spoke to him the other day about technology and
urban mass transit. He is interested in looking into the issue
of whether the limitation is technology as the opponents and
the industry claim or whether that issue can be laid aside.
Dennis Cannon has spoken to him already.
He will also be looking at other issues. I will be talking
to him further but you may want to contact him directly.
The attached copy of a letter to RIVSA also will show you
what the Committee's plans are in case you know people who have
not been contacted.
OLIN E. TEAGUE, TEX., CHAIRMAN
JOHN L. SWIGERT, JR.
KEN HECHLER, W. VA.
CHARLES A. MOSHER, OHIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THOMAS N. DOWNING, VA.
ALPHONZO BELL. CALIF.
JOHN JARMAN, OKLA.
HAROLDY COULD
DON FUQUA, FLA.
JAMES W. SYMINGTON, MO.
JOHN W. WYDLER, N.Y.
PHILIP B. VAGER
WALTER FLOWERS, ALA.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
FRANK R. HAMMILL JR.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LOUIS FREY, JR., FLA.
JAMES E. WILSON/
ROBERT A. ROE, N.J.
SENATOR
BARRY M. GOLDWATER, JR., CALIF.
J. THOMAS RATCHFORO
MIKE MC CORMACK, WASH.
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOHN D. HOLMFELD
JOHN B. CONLAN, ARIZ.
RALPH N. READ
DALE MILFORD, TEX.
RAY THORNTON, ARK.
GARY A. MYERS, PA.
ROBERT C. KETCHAM
SUITE 2321 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
DAVID F. EMERY, MAINE
ROBERT B. DILLAWAY
JAMES H. SCHEVER, N.Y.
PM
LARRY PRESSLER, S. DAK.
REGINA A. DAVIS
RICHARD L. OTTINGER, N.Y.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
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HENRY A. WAXMAN, CALIF.
MINORITY COUNSEL:
PHILIP H. HAYES, IND.
TOM HARKIN, IOWA
MICHAEL A. SUPERATA
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JIM LLOYD, CALIF.
JEROME A. AMBRO, N.Y.
CHRISTOPHER J. DOOD, CONN.
May 24, 1976
MICHAEL T. BLOUIN, IOWA
TIM L. HALL, ILL.
ROBERT KRUEGER, TEX.
MARILYN LLOYD, TENN.
JAMES J. BLANCHARD, MICH.
TIMOTHY E. WIRTH, COLO.
Ellis Reida, Executive Director
Rehabilitation International USA
17 East 45th Street
New York, New York 10017
Dear Mr. Reida:
The Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Represen-
tatives is genuinely concerned with the problems of the handicapped and has
authorized further study in this field to identify areas where a more concen-
trated and intensified research effort should be put forth in programs to aid
the handicapped.
Furthermore, the Committee has authorized a panel to be retained as
consultants for the purpose of subjecting this matter to further study and
rendering a report to the Committee on their findings. The panel will be
composed of experts in the field as well as representation from the handi-
capped community.
The panel will be asked to address itself to areas of research
which should be undertaken as a national program to aid the permanent and
temporarily disabled and includes studies incident to visual, sensory, audio,
ambulant, and other types of physical disabilities.
In this regard we invite your participation or your recommendation
of an interested individual, knowledgeable in the problems of the handicapped,
who would desire to serve on this panel.
A proposed schedule of panel sessions and studies is enclosed. Please
contact Mr. Sherman E. Roodzant of the Committee staff (202-225-6371) if there
are any questions regarding this study. Resumes of experience related to prob-
lems of the handicapped from you or your representative should be received by
June 18, 1976 for consideration.
Thank you for your participation and interest in the problems of
the handicapped.
George Sincerely E. Brown Ji.
GEORGE E. BROWN, Jr.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
PANEL ON
PROGRAMS TO AID THE HANDICAPPED
Proposed Schedule
I
Notify Panelmembers of selection
August 3, 1976
II 2 day Panel session to organize the
September 1 & 2
study and receive guidance
III 4 days of individual research
September 3 - - 21
IV 2 day Panel session to receive
September 22 & 23
individual panel member's views
V
10 days of individual research and
September 24 - October 19
contacts with various organizations
and agencies
VI 2 day Panel session - receive reports
October 20 & 21
on preliminary findings of individual
panel members and organize report
VII 4 days of individual research and
October 22 - November 16
drafting of final report
VIII 3 day Panel meeting to consolidate report
November 17 - 18