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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 2, 1990
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AT THE PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE MEETING
ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Washington Hilton
Washington, D.C.
10:28 A.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. And Justin, thank you, my
dear friend, for that most generous introduction. I'm just delighted
to be with all of you. I want to say how pleased I am to see Ed
Ramsey and thank him for what he and his company are doing in this
field of interest to all of us. I had a little opportunity just
before I came in here to say hello to another person I admire very
much, Patricia Neal, over here. (Applause.) And the I was glad to
see Chris Burke again. Last time I saw him he was running wild in
the White House. Not really -- but he came over and we did a little
tape together, but he's doing great and I'm so proud that he's with
us here today. (Applause.)
I'm going to get into real trouble on all this
acknowledgement, but I'm delighted, of course, to be with Justin
Dart. He is truly a great humanitarian. He's one of the strongest
advocates for equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans
that I've ever met -- (applause) -- especially those with
disabilities. And his hard work and perseverance through adversity
benefited all of us. And you have to forgive me for rambling on
about Justin. It's just that not only is he a friend, but he truly
is one of the founding fathers of the Americans with Disabilities
Act, one of the most important pieces of legislation to ever reach
Capitol Hill. (Applause.)
And as I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past
time -- that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream
of American life. (Applause.) As members of a community who are
actively involved in helping disabled Americans join the work force,
I don't have to tell you that we face many difficulties. More than
two-thirds of our fellow citizens with disabilities of working age
are, indeed, unemployed; and that is intolerable. And much of that
unemployment stems from lack of opportunity.
And ADA, that act, will form the foundation for policies
and programs that can create opportunities for Americans with
disabilities to find and hold jobs, and to enjoy the income and
satisfaction that productive participation in society brings to us
all. And no longer can we allow ignorance or prejudice to deny
opportunities to millions of Americans with disabilities.
(Applause.)
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. And we
need you abilities and skills. Anybody who takes a look at the
demographics in this country and looks just over the horizon into the
future knows that the problem is going to be not finding jobs for
people but finding people for the jobs that exist as we move into the
next -- towards the end of this decade. We welcome you -- the
disabled -- into the mainstream of American life because it is your
life as well as ours.
Every American should be able to join the work force to
MORE
- 2 -
the fullest extent of their abilities. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just as
the Senate took enthusiastic action last September. I look forward
to signing a bill that will address the needs of our disabled
citizens. And, frankly, it is my view that disabled citizens have
waited long enough for equality. (Applause.)
Now, I was asked over here for a special purpose. And
this morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with some
truly exemplary Americans. And I wish I had time to introduce each
one of them because their efforts are certainly outstanding. There
is, however, one individual who deserves special mention. His name
is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw -- and I understand you've just
seen this video -- David has overcome some extremely tough obstacles
-- cerebral palsy, legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become a
completely mainstreamed professional in a high-technology industry.
Not content to merely be successful in his professional
career, David is out in society doing all that he can to help other
disabled Americans overcome some big hurdles. His inventions have
helped visually impaired people enter the work force; his speeches
have inspired management to rethink their hiring practices; and his
consulting is helping to bring about equal opportunities. David
gives meaning to the words dignity and independence.
And so it is with great pleasure that I present you,
David, with the President's Trophy proclaiming you the 1990 Disabled
American of the Year. Congratulations for your help to so many
others. Congratulations. (Applause.)
END
10:35 A.M. EDT
PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES / WASHINGTON HILTON
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990 / 10:15 A.M.
GOOD MORNING. THANK YOU JUSTIN (DART). It's GOOD
TO SEE EDWARD RENSI [WREN-SEE], PATRICIA NEIL, CHRIS
BURKE, AND THE AWARD WINNERS. I AM DELIGHTED TO BE
HERE WITH JUSTIN, WHO IS TRULY A GREAT HUMANITARIAN AND
ONE OF OUR STRONGEST ADVOCATES FOR EQUAL RIGHTS AND
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AMERICANS -- ESPECIALLY THOSE
WITH DISABILITIES.
I
- 2 -
HIS HARD WORK AND PERSEVERANCE THROUGH ADVERSITY HAS
BENEFITTED ALL OF US. You HAVE TO FORGIVE ME FOR
RAMBLING ON ABOUT JUSTIN, IT'S JUST THAT NOT ONLY IS HE
A FRIEND, HE IS ONE THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Act -- ONE OF THE MOST
IMPORTANT PIECES OF LEGISLATION TO EVER REACH CAPITOL
HILL.
- 3 -
As I SAID ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO, IT IS TIME -- PAST
TIME -- THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN
THE MAINSTREAM OF AMERICAN LIFE. As MEMBERS OF A
COMMUNITY WHO ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN HELPING DISABLED
AMERICANS JOIN THE WORKFORCE, I DON'T HAVE TO TELL YOU
THAT WE FACE MANY DIFFICULTIES. MORE THAN TWO THIRDS
OF OUR FELLOW CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES OF WORKING AGE
ARE UNEMPLOYED. THAT IS INTOLERABLE. MUCH OF THAT
UNEMPLOYMENT STEMS FROM A LACK OF OPPORTUNITY.
I
- 4 -
ADA WILL FORM THE FOUNDATION FOR POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
THAT CAN CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES TO FIND AND HOLD JOBS, AND TO ENJOY THE
INCOME AND SATISFACTION THAT PRODUCTIVE PARTICIPATION
IN SOCIETY BRINGS TO ALL OF US. No LONGER CAN WE ALLOW
IGNORANCE OR PREJUDICE TO DENY OPPORTUNITIES TO
MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES.
WE RECOGNIZE YOUR RIGHT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. WE
NEED YOUR ABILITIES AND SKILLS.
- 5 -
WE WELCOME YOU -- THE DISABLED -- INTO THE MAINSTREAM
OF AMERICAN LIFE, BECAUSE IT IS YOUR LIFE AS WELL AS
OURS.
EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKFORCE
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THEIR ABILITIES. AND I AM
HOPEFUL THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILL TAKE
ACTION SOON ON THE ADA, JUST AS THEIR COUNTERPARTS IN
THE SENATE DID LAST SEPTEMBER. I LOOK FORWARD TO
SIGNING A BILL THAT WILL ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF OUR
DISABLED CITIZENS.
- 6 -
DISABLED AMERICANS HAVE WAITED LONG ENOUGH FOR
EQUALITY,
THIS MORNING, I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF SHARING THE
STAGE WITH SOME TRULY EXEMPLARY AMERICANS. I WISH I
HAD TIME TO INTRODUCE EACH OF THEM BECAUSE THEIR
EFFORTS ARE CERTAINLY OUTSTANDING. THERE IS, HOWEVER,
ONE INDIVIDUAL WHO DESERVES SPECIAL MENTION. HIS NAME
IS DAVID SCHWARTZKOPF.
- 7 -
As YOU SAW IN THE VIDEO, DAVID HAS OVERCOME SOME
EXTREMELY TOUGH OBSTACLES -- CEREBRAL PALSY, LEGAL
BLINDNESS, EARLY MISDIAGNOSIS -- TO BECOME "A
COMPLETELY MAINSTREAMED PROFESSIONAL IN A HIGH-
TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY." Not CONTENT TO MERELY BE
SUCCESSFUL IN HIS PROFESSIONAL CAREER, DAVID IS OUT IN
SOCIETY DOING ALL HE CAN TO HELP OTHER DISABLED
AMERICANS OVER SOME BIG HURDLES.
T
- 8 -
HIS INVENTIONS HAVE HELPED VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE
ENTER THE WORKFORCE; HIS SPEECHES HAVE INSPIRED
MANAGEMENT TO RE-THINK THEIR HIRING PRACTICES; AND HIS
CONSULTING IS HELPING To BRING ABOUT EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES. DAVID GIVES MEANING TO THE WORDS
DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE. So IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE
THAT I PRESENT YOU WITH THE PRESIDENT'S TROPHY
PROCLAIMING YOU THE 1990 DISABLED AMERICAN OF THE YEAR.
CONGRATULATIONS.
#
#
#
in
PRESIDENT H
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 Nice!! APR 30 PM 5: 33
April 30, 1990
GJ
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
44
FROM:
CHRISTINA MARTIN
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES AWARDS CEREMONY
I. SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, May 2, you will attend an awards ceremony
sponsored by the President's Committee on Employment of People
with Disabilities. You will speak before an audience of
approximately 4,000 international participants of the three-day
annual meeting of the President's Committee. The proposed text
is six minutes long, and will be prepared on speechcards.
II. DISCUSSION:
The attached remarks reaffirm your stance on the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and assist in your presentation of the
President's Trophy for Disabled American of 1990 to David
Schwartzkopf.
Martin
April 30, 1990
Draft Two
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
( (ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Edward Rensi [WREN-see]
(Chief Operating Officer McDonald's USA), Patricia Neil, and
Award Winners.) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
involved in helping disabled Americans join the workforce, I
don't have to tell you that we face many difficulties. More than
two thirds of our fellow citizens with disabilities of working
age are unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that
unemployment stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the
foundation for policies and programs that can create
2
opportunities for Americans with disabilities to find and hold
jobs, and to enjoy the income and satisfaction that productive
participation in society brings to all of us. No longer can we
allow ignorance or prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of
Americans with disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
forward to signing a bill that will address the needs of our
disabled citizens. Disabled Americans have waited long enough
for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had time to introduce
each of them because their efforts are certainly outstanding.
There is, however, one individual who deserves special mention.
His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in the video, David
has overcome some extremely tough obstacles -- cerebral palsy,
legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become "a completely
mainstreamed professional in a high-technology industry." Not
content to merely be successful in his professional career, David
is out in society doing all he can to help other disabled
3
Americans over some big hurdles. His inventions have helped
visually impaired people enter the workforce; his speeches have
inspired management to re-think their hiring practices; and his
consulting is helping to bring about equal opportunities. David
gives meaning to the words dignity and independence. So it is
with great pleasure that I present you with the President's
Trophy proclaiming you the 1990 Disabled American of the Year.
Congratulations.
#
#
#
Document No. 136492 55 SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 5/1/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
Rogers
CICCONI
Winston
DEMAREST
Punkerton
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1990 APR 30 PM 5: 33
April 30, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
44
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
CHRISTINA MARTIN
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES AWARDS CEREMONY
I. SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, May 2, you will attend an awards ceremony
sponsored by the President's Committee on Employment of People
with Disabilities. You will speak before an audience of
approximately 4,000 international participants of the three-day
annual meeting of the President's Committee. The proposed text
is six minutes long, and will be prepared on speechcards.
II. DISCUSSION:
The attached remarks reaffirm your stance on the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and assist in your presentation of the
President's Trophy for Disabled American of 1990 to David
Schwartzkopf.
Martin
April 30, 1990
Draft Two
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
( (ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Edward Rensi [WREN-see]
(Chief Operating Officer McDonald's USA), Patricia Neil, and
Award Winners.) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
involved in helping disabled Americans join the workforce, I
don't have to tell you that we face many difficulties. More than
two thirds of our fellow citizens with disabilities of working
age are unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that
unemployment stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the
foundation for policies and programs that can create
2
opportunities for Americans with disabilities to find and hold
jobs, and to enjoy the income and satisfaction that productive
participation in society brings to all of us. No longer can we
allow ignorance or prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of
Americans with disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We. need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
forward to signing a bill that will address the needs of our
disabled citizens. Disabled Americans have waited long enough
for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had time to introduce
each of them because their efforts are certainly outstanding.
There is, however, one individual who deserves special mention.
His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in the video, David
has overcome some extremely tough obstacles -- cerebral palsy,
legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become "a completely
mainstreamed professional in a high-technology industry." Not
content to merely be successful in his professional career, David
is out in society doing all he can to help other disabled
3
Americans over some big hurdles. His inventions have helped
visually impaired people enter the workforce; his speeches have
inspired management to re-think their hiring practices; and his
consulting is helping to bring about equal opportunities. David
gives meaning to the words dignity and independence. So it is
with great pleasure that I present you with the President's
Trophy proclaiming you the 1990 Disabled American of the Year.
Congratulations.
#
#
#
Document No. 136492
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/27/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3:00 p.m. 04/30
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE
WITH DISABIL ITIES
(04/26 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS: Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 04/30, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
see Comments.
Holls Williamson
4-30-90
we were still writing for
It :pd Assistant DE James RAR W. the 06
Cicconi
to President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
comments from Hits, but
Ext. 2702
here are the other ones. Thanks- Holy
Martin
April 26, 1990
Draft One
1990 APR 27 PM 5: 13
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
( (ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Award Winners, and
Patricia Neal) ) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
join the workforce,
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
helping disabled americans
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
issues pertaining to employment of persons with disabilits
involved in/employment of the disabled issues, I don't have to
tell you that we face many difficulties. More than two thirds of
our fellow citizens with disabilities of working age are
unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that unemployment
stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the foundation
for policies and programs that can create opportunities for
Americans with disabilities to find and hold jobs, and to enjoy
2
the income and satisfaction that productive participation in
society brings to all of us. No longer can we allow ignorance or
prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of Americans with
disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
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Americans have waited long enough for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had to time to
introduce each of them because their efforts are certainly
however
outstanding. However there isMone individual who deserves
special mention. His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in
the video, David has overcome some extremely tough obstacles --
cerebral palsy, legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become
"a completely mainstreamed professional in a high-technology
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industry." Not content to merely/be successful in his own
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3
help other disabled Americans over some big hurdles. His
inventions have helped visually impaired people enter the
workforce; his speeches have inspired management to re-think
their hiring practices; and his consulting is helping to bring
about equal opportunities. David gives meaning to the words
dignity and independence. So it is with great pleasure that I
present you with the President's Trophy proclaiming you the 1990
Disabled American of the Year. Congratulations.
#
#
#
Document No. 136492
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/27/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3:00 p.m. 04/30
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
(04/26 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE N/C
d
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
?
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
N/C
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
-
CICCONI
PINKERTON N/C
DEMAREST N/C
R
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS: Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 04/30, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Martin
April 26, 1990
Draft One
1990 APR 27 PM 5: 13
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
((ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Award Winners, and
Patricia Neal)) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
subshtube
involved in /employment of the disabled issues I don't have to
tell you that we face many difficulties. More than two thirds of
our fellow citizens with disabilities of working age are
unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that unemployment
stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the foundation
for policies and programs that can create opportunities for
Americans with disabilities to find and hold jobs, and to enjoy
2
the income and satisfaction that productive participation in
society brings to all of us. No longer can we allow ignorance or
prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of Americans with
disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. Total access to society as
delete
well as personal and economic independence for the disabled is an
important goal of this Administration. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
a bill that will address the needs of our disabled citizens.
forward to signing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled
Americans have waited long enough for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had to I time to
introduce each of them because their efforts are certainly
outstanding. However, T there is one individual who deserves
however,
special mention. His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in
the video, David has overcome some extremely tough obstacles --
cerebral palsy, legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become
"a completely mainstreamed professional in a high-technology
industry." Not content to merely be successful in his
professional career, David is out in society doing all he can to
3
help other disabled Americans over some big hurdles. His
inventions have helped visually impaired people enter the
workforce; his speeches have inspired management to re-think
their hiring practices; and his consulting is helping to bring
about equal opportunities. David gives meaning to the words
dignity and independence. So it is with great pleasure that I
present you with the President's Trophy proclaiming you the 1990
Disabled American of the Year. Congratulations.
#
#
#
Document No. 136492
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/27/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3:00 p.m. 04/30
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
(04/26 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
x
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
-
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
R
WINSTON
FITZWATER
E
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS: Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 04/30, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
See comments
90 MAR 30 P4: 56
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Martin
April 26, 1990
Draft One
1990 APR 27 PM 5: 13
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
((ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Award Winners, and
Patricia Neal)) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
(ADA)
Americans with Disabilities Act^ one of the most important
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pieces legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill
of beconsedered by Congress.
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As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
involved in employment of the disabled issues, I don't have to
tell you that we face many difficulties. More than two thirds of
our fellow citizens with disabilities of working age are
unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that unemployment
stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the foundation
for policies and programs that can create opportunities for
Americans with disabilities to find and hold jobs, and to enjoy
2
the income and satisfaction that productive participation in
society brings to all of us. No longer can we allow ignorance or
prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of Americans with
disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. Total access to society as
well as personal and economic independence for the disabled is an
important goal of this Administration. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
forward to signing the Americans with Disabilities Act Disabled
a bill that will address the needsof our disabled citizens.
Americans have waited long enough for equality.
Murl
x4864
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had to time to
introduce each of them because their efforts are certainly
outstanding. However, there is one individual who deserves
special mention. His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in
the video, David has overcome some extremely tough obstacles --
cerebral palsy, legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become
"a completely mainstreamed professional in a high-technology
industry." Not content to merely be successful in his
professional career, David is out in society doing all he can to
3
help other disabled Americans over some big hurdles. His
inventions have helped visually impaired people enter the
workforce; his speeches have inspired management to re-think
their hiring practices; and his consulting is helping to bring
about equal opportunities. David gives meaning to the words
dignity and independence. So it is with great pleasure that I
present you with the President's Trophy proclaiming you the 1990
Disabled American of the Year. Congratulations.
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Document No. 136492
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/27/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3:00 p.m. 04/30
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
(04/26 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
-
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
R
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 04/30, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
No Comment 4/30/90
25 :pd 0E MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
KRISTEN TAYLOR
WOULD LIKE FOR
US TO MENTION HER
MTG TOMORROW WITH
DISABLED MEDIA IN
THESE REMARKS.
Document No. 136492
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/27/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3:00 p.m. 04/30
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
(04/26 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
Y
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
R
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 04/30, with a copy to my office.
Thanks.
RESPONSE:
OK.SR
22:29 MAR O MAR 06
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Martin
April 26, 1990
Draft One
1990 APR 27 PM 5: 13
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
(ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Award Winners, and
Patricia Neal)) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
involved in employment of the disabled issues, I don't have to
tell you that we face many difficulties. More than two thirds of
our fellow citizens with disabilities of working age are
unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that unemployment
stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the foundation
for policies and programs that can create opportunities for
Americans with disabilities to find and hold jobs, and to enjoy
2
the income and satisfaction that productive participation in
society brings to all of us. No longer can we allow ignorance or
prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of Americans with
disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. Total access to society as
well as personal and economic independence for the disabled is an
important goal of this Administration. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
forward to signing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled
Americans have waited long enough for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had to time to
introduce each of them because their efforts are certainly
outstanding. However, there is one individual who deserves
special mention. His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in
the video, David has overcome some extremely tough obstacles --
cerebral palsy, legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become
"a completely mainstreamed professional in a high-technology
industry." Not content to merely be successful in his
professional career, David is out in society doing all he can to
3
help other disabled Americans over some big hurdles. His
inventions have helped visually impaired people enter the
workforce; his speeches have inspired management to re-think
their hiring practices; and his consulting is helping to bring
about equal opportunities. David gives meaning to the words
dignity and independence. So it is with great pleasure that I
present you with the President's Trophy proclaiming you the 1990
Disabled American of the Year. Congratulations.
#
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#
Martin
April 26, 1990
Draft Zero
Title: Handi
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
( (ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Award Winners, and
Patricia Neal) ) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans -- including especia
those with disabilities. His hard work and perseverance through
adversity has benefitted all of us. You have to forgive me for
rambling on about Justin, it is just that not only is he a
friend, he is one the founding fathers of the Americans with
Disabilities Act one of the most mpn tont picess of legislation to
ever more Capital Hice,
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cannot-occur. As members of this committee who are actively so securit.
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disabilities who are of working age are unemployed. That is
much
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unemployment stem<from lack of opportunity. ADA will form the
the foundation
2
corner tone for policies and programs that can create
opportunities for Americans with disabilities to find and hold
jobs, and to enjoy the income and satisfaction that productive
participation in society can bring to all of us. No longer can
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you saw in the video, David has overcome some extremely tough
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-- to become "a completely mainstreamed professional in a high-
technology industry." Not content to merely be successful in his
professional career, David is out in society doing all he can to
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people enter the workforce, his speeches have inspired management
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to bring about equal opportunities. David IS a true picture of
dignity and independence. So it is with great pleasure that
I
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present you the President's Trophy proclaiming you the 1990
Disabled American of the Year. Congratulations.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 30, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
CHRISTINA MARTIN
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES AWARDS CEREMONY
I. SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, May 2, you will attend an awards ceremony
sponsored by the President's Committee on Employment of People
with Disabilities. You will speak before an audience of
approximately 4,000 international participants of the three-day
annual meeting of the President's Committee. The proposed text
is six minutes long, and will be prepared on speechcards.
II. DISCUSSION:
The attached remarks reaffirm your stance on the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and assist in your presentation of the
President's Trophy for Disabled American of 1990 to David
Schwartzkopf.
Martin
April 30, 1990
Draft Two
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
((ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Edward Rensi [WREN-see]
(Chief Operating Officer McDonald's USA), Patricia Neil, and
Award Winners.) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
involved in helping disabled Americans join the workforce, I
don't have to tell you that we face many difficulties. More than
two thirds of our fellow citizens with disabilities of working
age are unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that
unemployment stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the
foundation for policies and programs that can create
2
opportunities for Americans with disabilities to find and hold
jobs, and to enjoy the income and satisfaction that productive
participation in society brings to all of us. No longer can we
allow ignorance or prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of
Americans with disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
forward to signing a bill that will address the needs of our
disabled citizens. Disabled Americans have waited long enough
for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had time to introduce
each of them because their efforts are certainly outstanding.
There is, however, one individual who deserves special mention.
His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in the video, David
has overcome some extremely tough obstacles -- cerebral palsy,
legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become "a completely
mainstreamed professional in a high-technology industry." Not
content to merely be successful in his professional career, David
is out in society doing all he can to help other disabled
3
Americans over some big hurdles. His inventions have helped
visually impaired people enter the workforce; his speeches have
inspired management to re-think their hiring practices; and his
consulting is helping to bring about equal opportunities. David
gives meaning to the words dignity and independence. So it is
with great pleasure that I present you with the President's
Trophy proclaiming you the 1990 Disabled American of the Year.
Congratulations.
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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
((ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Award Winners, and
Patricia Neal)) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
of
not only is he a friend, he is one, the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
issues relating to the
involved in, employment of the disabled issues, I don't have to
persons with disabilities,
tell you that we face many difficulties. More than two thirds of
our fellow citizens with disabilities of working age are
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stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the foundation
for policies and programs that can create opportunities for
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the income and satisfaction that productive participation in
society brings to all of us. No longer can we allow ignorance or
prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of Americans with
disabilities, including those with the most severe disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you - the disabled - into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. Total access to society as
every
A merican
well as personal and economic independence for disabled is an
important goal of this Administration. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
forward to signing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled
Americans have waited long enough for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly examplary Americans. I wish I had to time to
introduce each of them because their efforts are certainly
outstanding, However, there is one individual who deserves
special mention. His name is David Schwartskopf. As you saw in
the video, David has overcome some extremely tough obstacles --
cerebral palsy, legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become
"A completely mainstreamed professional in a highwtechnology
industry." Not content to merely be successful in his
professional career, David is out in society doing all he can to
INSERT for page I
Over 90 percent of students with moderate or severe disabilities
leave school today with a much better education but little hope
of gainful employment.
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WASHINGTON
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 30, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
FROM:
CHRISTINA MARTIN
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES AWARDS CEREMONY
I. SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, May 2, you will attend an awards ceremony
sponsored by the President's Committee on Employment of People
with Disabilities. You will speak before an audience of
approximately 4,000 international participants of the three-day
annual meeting of the President's Committee. The proposed text
is six minutes long, and will be prepared on speechcards.
II. DISCUSSION:
The attached remarks reaffirm your stance on the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and assist in your presentation of the
President's Trophy for Disabled American of 1990 to David
Schwartzkopf.
Martin
April 30, 1990
Draft Two
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
( (ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Edward Rensi [WREN-see]
(Chief Operating Officer McDonald's USA), Patricia Neil, and
Award Winners.) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
involved in helping disabled Americans join the workforce, I
don't have to tell you that we face many difficulties. More than
two thirds of our fellow citizens with disabilities of working
age are unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that
unemployment stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the
foundation for policies and programs that can create
2
opportunities for Americans with disabilities to find and hold
jobs, and to enjoy the income and satisfaction that productive
participation in society brings to all of us. No longer can we
allow ignorance or prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of
Americans with disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
forward to signing a bill that will address the needs of our
disabled citizens. Disabled Americans have waited long enough
for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had time to introduce
each of them because their efforts are certainly outstanding.
There is, however, one individual who deserves special mention.
His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in the video, David
has overcome some extremely tough obstacles -- cerebral palsy,
legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become "a completely
mainstreamed professional in a high-technology industry." Not
content to merely be successful in his professional career, David
is out in society doing all he can to help other disabled
3
Americans over some big hurdles. His inventions have helped
visually impaired people enter the workforce; his speeches have
inspired management to re-think their hiring practices; and his
consulting is helping to bring about equal opportunities. David
gives meaning to the words dignity and independence. So it is
with great pleasure that I present you with the President's
Trophy proclaiming you the 1990 Disabled American of the Year.
Congratulations.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 30, 1990
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
ROGER PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities
As you requested, I have reviewed the draft of the
President's remarks to the President's Committee on Employment
of People with Disabilities and have only one comment.
The sentence that reads, "I look forward to signing the
Americans with Disabilities Act" (page 2, paragraph 2) may need
to be clarified as a result of our ongoing negotiations in
anticipation of the bill's markup tomorrow.
CC: James W. Cicconi
$8.80 MARE 06
Document No. 136492
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE: 04/27/90
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 3:00 p.m. 04/30
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
(04/25 draft one)
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
-
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
R
WINSTON
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations directly to Chriss
Winston Thanks. by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 04/30, with a copy to my office.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Martin
April 26, 1990
Draft One
1990 APR 27 PM 5: 13
Title: Disa
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
WASHINGTON HILTON / WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990
10:15 A.M.
((ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Justin Dart, Award Winners, and
Patricia Neal) ) I am delighted to be here with Justin, who is
truly a great humanitarian and one of our strongest advocates for
equal rights and equal opportunity for all Americans --
especially those with disabilities. His hard work and
perseverance through adversity has benefitted all of us. You
have to forgive me for rambling on about Justin, it's just that
not only is he a friend, he is one the founding fathers of the
Americans with Disabilities Act -- one of the most important
pieces of legislation to ever reach Capitol Hill.
As I said almost two years ago, it is time -- past time --
that people with disabilities are included in the mainstream of
American life. As members of a community who are actively
involved in employment of the disabled issues, I don't have to
tell you that we face many difficulties. More than two thirds of
our fellow citizens with disabilities of working age are
unemployed. That is intolerable. Much of that unemployment
stems from a lack of opportunity. ADA will form the foundation
for policies and programs that can create opportunities for
Americans with disabilities to find and hold jobs, and to enjoy
2
the income and satisfaction that productive participation in
society brings to all of us. No longer can we allow ignorance or
prejudice to deny opportunities to millions of Americans with
disabilities.
We recognize your right to equal opportunity. We need your
abilities and skills. We welcome you -- the disabled -- into the
mainstream of American life, because it is your life as well as
ours.
Every American should be able to join the workforce to the
fullest extent of their abilities. Total access to society as
well as personal and economic independence for the disabled is an
important goal of this Administration. And I am hopeful that the
House of Representatives will take action soon on the ADA, just
as their counterparts in the Senate did last September. I look
forward to signing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled
Americans have waited long enough for equality.
This morning, I have the pleasure of sharing the stage with
some truly exemplary Americans. I wish I had to time to
introduce each of them because their efforts are certainly
outstanding. However, there is one individual who deserves
special mention. His name is David Schwartzkopf. As you saw in
the video, David has overcome some extremely tough obstacles --
cerebral palsy, legal blindness, early misdiagnosis -- to become
"a completely mainstreamed professional in a high-technology
industry." Not content to merely be successful in his
professional career, David is out in society doing all he can to
3
help other disabled Americans over some big hurdles. His
inventions have helped visually impaired people enter the
workforce; his speeches have inspired management to re-think
their hiring practices; and his consulting is helping to bring
about equal opportunities. David gives meaning to the words
dignity and independence. So it is with great pleasure that I
present you with the President's Trophy proclaiming you the 1990
Disabled American of the Year. Congratulations.
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