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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
January 5, 2001
Christinia Ho
Attached is a set of the comments
we've received from affected agencies
on the E.O. We will be working to
incorporate the changes suggested, and
resolving what appear to be small issues.
Please advise if you see any problems
with this approach.
Thanks for your help.
Roz Jeter Rettman
x5-4778
Thanks
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
January 5, 2001
Christinia Ho
Attached is a set of the comments
we've received from affected agencies
on the E.O. We will be working to
incorporate the changes suggested, and
resolving what appear to be small issues.
Please advise if you see any problems
with this approach.
Thanks for your help.
Roz ttman
x5-4778
Thanks
THU
09:45
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JAN-02-2001 17:51
WH/OMB GENERAL COUNSEL
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COURTER
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, ac. 20503
STATE
JAN
2 2001
No objection duer
MEMORANDUM FOR DESIGNATED AGENCY HEADS
6-1424
(SEE ATTACHED DISTRIBUTION LIST)
FROM:
Rosalyn J. Rettman RJR.
Acting General Counsel
SUBJECT:
Proposed Executive Order entitled "The President's Disability
Employment Partnership Board"
Attached is a proposed Executive order entitled "The President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board," that was prepared by the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults
with Disabilities."
On behalf of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 1 would appreciate
receiving any comments you may have concerning this proposal. If you have any comments or
objections, they should be received no later than 12:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2001. Please
be advised that agencies that do not respond by the deadline will be recorded as not objecting to
the proposal.
Comments or inquiries may be submitted by telephone to Ms. Bess Weaver (202-395-
3556) of this office of faxed to (202-395-7294).
Thank you.
Attachments -
Distribution List
Proposed Executive Order
CC:
Jack Lew
Michael Deich
Jeanne Lambrew
Sylvia Mathews
Wesley Warren
Dick Emery
Josh Gotbaum
Joe Minarik
Michael Barr
Sally Katzen
John Spotila
Anil Kakani
Robert Kyle
Linda Ricci
Adrienne Erbach
Barbara Chow
Jim Charney/Darrell Park
Pat Piercey
Steven D. Aitken
01/03/2001 02:11:20 PM
Record Type:
Non-Record
To:
Bessie M. Weaver/OMB/EOP@EOP
CC:
Debra J. Bond/OMB/EOP@EOP
Subject: Re: Draft EOs on Disabilities Board and Smoking in China
Please fax a copy of the draft disabilities EO to Debra Bond in OMB's RMO Labor Branch. Thanks.
Forwarded by Steven D. Aitken/OMB/EOP on 01/03/2001 02:12 PM
Debra J. Bond
01/03/2001 01:46:27 PM
Record Type:
Record
To:
Steven D. Aitken/OMB/EOP@EOP
cc:
bcc:
Subject: Re: Draft EOs on Disabilities Board and Smoking in China
We have some comments on the disabilities EO. Can you send me the version sent to the agencies to
mark-up (to make sure we are looking at the final draft)? Thanks--
Steven D. Aitken
"
Steven D. Aitken
01/03/2001 12:13:36 PM
Record Type:
Record
To:
Christina S. Ho/OPD/EOP@EOP
CC:
Debra J. Bond/OMB/EOP@EOP, Rosalyn J. Rettman/OMB/EOP@EOP, Bessie M.
Weaver/OMB/EOP@EOP
Subject: Draft EOs on Disabilities Board and Smoking in China
OMB GC circulated the draft Disabilities Board EO to the agencies yesterday, with comments due back by
noon onThursday (tomorrow). We will look into the status of the China smoking draft EO and get back to
you.
JAN-04-2001 16:21
UMB LABUR BRANCH
AND 30 you BODGET OFFICE UNITED THE OFFICE 30 OF THE OF THE PRESIDENT
Executive Office of the President
of the United States
Office of Management and Budget
Education, Income Maintenance, and Labor Division
Labor Branch
New Executive Office Building
Rm. 8202
Washington, D.C. 20503
FAX TRANSMITTAL
DATE:
1-4-2001
TO:
Bess Weaver
Steve Aittlen
FROM:
Debra Bond
FAX:
202/395-1596
VOICE:
202/395-3262
Total number of pages (Including Transmittal Sheet):
4
Recipient's Fax Number:
5-7294
Recipient's Telephone Number:
5-3556
Comments:
Labor branch Comments on the proposed E.O.
entitled I 'The President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board."
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FAX to 5-7294
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States
of America, and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board.
(a) There is hereby established the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
(hereinafter referred to as the Board).
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed
for terms of 2 years by, and serve at the pleasure of, the President. The members may be
reappointed by the President The membership shall include individuals who are representatives
of business (including small business), labor organizations, State or local government, disabled
veterans, individuals with disabilities, organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and
researchers or academicians focusing on issues relating to the employment of individuals with
disabilities, and may include such other individuals representing entities involved in issues
relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities as the President deems appropriate.
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board
? whether thisis needed , but
(a) The Board shall provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President,
no objection.
the Secretary of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Laborjand other
appropriate Federal officials designed to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, and
shall carry out other activities that promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use
of economic incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and
other actions that may enhance such employment opportunities.
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a), the Board shall:
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of
Labor a comprehensive plan for joint public-private efforts to promote employment
opportunities for people with disabilities and improve access to financial institutions and
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commercial and business enterprises;
(ii) identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions, national and
international organizations, and Federal, State and local officials to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
(iii) work with the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor in
promoting the organization of public and private resources, including those of the
Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce,
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans'
Affairs, the Federal Communications Commission, and with the office of small,
disadvantaged business utilization in each Department and agency of the United States, to
assist people with disabilities in the formation and expansion of small business concerns
and in enhancing their access to Federal procurement and other relevant business
opportunities.
apprise
(c) The Board shall report annually to the President, who may apprize Congress and other
interested organizations and individuals, on the activities of the Board and the progress
and problems relating to maximizing employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and/the Vice Chair of the Presidential Task
Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order
13078.
Sec. 3. Administration of the Board.
(a) The Board shall meet on call of the Chairperson, at a time and place designated by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at least two meetings per calendar year. The
Chairperson may form subcommittees or working groups within the Board to address
particular matters.
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the
provisions of this Order.
(c)Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons
serving intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
directed
(d) The Department of Labor is [requested to make available appropriate support to assist
the Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, including necessary office
space, equipment, supplies, services, and staff. [The estimate of appropriations for the
2
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operation of the Board shall be included within the framework of the appropriations
structure of the Department of Labor.]
(e) The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the
Board such information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the functions
described in section 2.
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on
the Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records,
property, and funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and
funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order 13078 is amended-
(I) in section 1(a), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board"; and
(ii) in section 1(b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board".
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States
of America, and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board
(a) There is hereby established the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
(hereinafter referred to as the Board).
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed
for terms of 2 years by, and serve at the pleasure of, the President. The members may be
reappointed by the President. The membership shall include individuals who are representatives
of business (including small business), labor organizations, State or local government, disabled
veterans, individuals with disabilities, organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and
researchers or academicians focusing on issues relating to the employment of individuals with
disabilities, and may include such other individuals representing entities involved in issues
relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities as the President deems appropriate.
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board.
Stat.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board
Employment
(a) The Board shall provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President,
the Secretary of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor and other
appropriate Federal officials designed to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, and
shall carry out other activities that promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use
of economic incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and
other actions that may enhance such employment opportunities.
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a), the Board shall:
Employment
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of
Labor a comprehensive plan for joint public-private efforts TO promote employment
opporumities for people with disabilities and improve access to financial institutions and
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commercial and business enterprises;
(ii) identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions, national and
international organizations, and Federal, State and local officials TO increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
(Emplayment)
(iii) work with the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor in
promoting the organization of public and private resources, including those of the
Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce,
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans'
Affairs, the Federal Communications Commission, and with the office of small,
disadvantaged business utilization in each Department and agency of the United States, to
assist people with disabilities in the formation and expansion of small business concerns
and in enhancing their access to Federal procurement and other relevant business
opportunities.
(c) The Board shall report annually to the President, who may apprive $ Congress and other
interested organizations and individuals, on the activities of the Board and the progress
and problems relating to maximizing employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and the Vice Chair of the Presidential Task
Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order
13078.
Sec. 3. Administration of the Board
(a) The Board shall meet on call of the Chairperson, at a time and place designated by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at least two meetings per calendar year. The
Chairperson may form subcommines or working groups within the Board to address
particular matters.
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the
provisions of this Order.
(c)Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons
serving intermittently in Federal service (S U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(d) The Department of Labor is requested to make available appropriate support to assist
the Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, including necessary office
space, equipment, supplies, services, and staff. The estimate of appropriations for the
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operation of the Board shall be included within the framework of the appropriations
siructure of the Department of Labor.
(e) The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law. provide the
Board such information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the functions
described in section 2.
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on
the Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records,
property, and funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and
funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order13078 is amended-
(I) in section 1(a). by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Parmership Board"; and
(ii) in section 1(b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board".
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Comment
In (|2(b)(3), where they list agencies involved, they forgot the Rehabilitation Services
Administration (RSA), which is a unit of the Department of Education. RSA's mission is
to provide job training and opportunities to disabled folks (e.g., thrlugh VOC rehab,
supported employment, and independent living centers), and needs to be involved in
such a cross-agency effort.
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OFFICE OF THE CENERAL COUNSEL
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TO:
FROM:
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John W. Klein
Acting General Counsel
Assistant General Counsel
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
COMPANY:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
OMB
(202) 273-6360
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While we have no objections, please note that there should bc no apostrophe after
Veterans when referring to the Department of Veterans Affairs (sec page two, line eight).
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FACSIMILE NUMBER: ( ) 3957294
REMARKS:
Attached are OLC's comments on
the draft Executive Order "The President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board"
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
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ordered as follows:
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Chairperson may form subcommittees or working groups within the Board to address
particular matters.
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relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the
provisions of this Order.
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(c) (c)Me Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons
serving intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(d) The Department of Labor is requested to make available appropriate support to assist
the Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, including necessary office
space, equipment, supplies, services, and staff. The estimate of appropriations for the
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operation of the Board shall be included within the framework of the appropriations
structure of the Department of Labor.
and Departments
(e) The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the
Board such information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the functions
described in section 2. of this order
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on
the Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records,
property, and funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and
funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Orderl 3078 is amended of sections 1(a) and (b) by
(i) in section 1(a),by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board" and
(ii) in section (b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board--
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Memorandum:
January 4, 2001
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TO:
Ms. Bess Weaver, OMB
FROM:
Randy Hansen, ED
SUBJECT: Proposed Executive Order, "The President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board"
Section 402 of the Workforce Investment Act, which amends and reauthorizes
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, gives the Department of Education responsibility
"for coordination of all activities with respect to individuals with disabilities within
and across programs administered by the Federal Government". Indeed, the
Department's vocational rehabilitation program is by far the largest single Federal
program devoted to the employment of individuals with disabilities (and includes
programs (like the projects with industry, small business innovative research, and
school to work transition programs) that involve business and labor and
programs that encourage self-employment outcomes).
In recognition of this, the proposed Executive Order should include a reference to
"vocational rehabilitation" in section 1(b) and include the "Department of
Education" in section 2 (b)(iii). Attached are also some editorial suggestions.
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
the
By authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of
America, and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby ordered as
follows:
Sec. 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board.
(a) There Is hereby established the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
(hereinafter referred to as the Board).
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed for
terms of 2 years by, and serve at the pleasure of, the President. The members may be reappointed by
the President. The membership shall include/individuals who are representatives of business
(Including small business), labor organizations, State or local government, disabled veterans,
individuals with disabilitles, organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and researchers or
academicians focusing on Issues relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities, and may
include such other individuals representing entities Involved in issues relating to the employment of
individuals with disabilities as the President deems appropriate.
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finds
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board.
"Advice" isn't "detigned".
(a) The Board shall provide advice and Information to the President, the Vice President, the
Secretary of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy In the Department of Labor and other appropriate
Federal officials designed to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, and shall carry out
other activities that promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use of economic
incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and other actions that
may enhance such employment opportunitles.
those
why isn't (a) a subsection?
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I hate (b) In the carrying use out of paragraph "dean", (a), which the Board means shall: to identify something as other tran
what it normally is, when "find" works perfectly well. "Deem", as used here,
is just legal sounding puffery and sily, to Goot.
US DEPT ED UGC
with about ED/RSA? Should beincluded. #
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor a
comprehensive plan for joint public-private efforts to promote employment opportunities for
people with disabilities and Improve access to financial institutions and commercial and
business enterprises;
(fi) Identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions; national and
international organizations and Federal, State and local officials to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
(iii) work with the Office of Disability Policy in the Department sand of Labor In promoting the
organization of public and private resources, Including those of the Department of Labor, the
Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, the
Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans' Affairs, the Federal Communications
Commission, and with the office of small, disadvantaged business utilization in each
Department and agency of the United States, to assist people with disabilities in the formation
and expansion of small business concerns and in enhancing their access to Federal
procurement and other relevant business opportunities.
(c) The Board shall report annually to the President, who may apprize Congress and other
Interested organizations and individuals; on the activities of the Board and the progress and problems
relating to maximizing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
National
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and the Vice Chair of the Presidential Task Force
on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order 13078.
Sec. 3. Administration of the Board.
(see to 13078, /cas]
at the
(a) The Board shall meet do call of the Chairperson, at a time and place designated by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at least two meetings per calendar year. The Chairperson may
form subcommittees or working groups within the Board to address particular matters.
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the provisions of this
Order.
why not 'ssnall This is, after all an
Executive order
(c) Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving
intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(d) The Department of Labor is requested to make available appropriate support to assist the
Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, Including necessary office space,
equipment, supplies, services, and staff The estimate of appropriations for the operation of the Board
shall be Included within the framework of the appropriations structure of the Department of Labor.
(e) The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Board
such Information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the functions described in section 2.
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
need Cit has no authority to "require" information]
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on the the
Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records, property, and
funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and funds of the Department
of Labor.
(b) Executive Order 13078 is amended-
what does this
mumbo-jumbo mean?
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(i) in section 1(a), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on Employment of
People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board"; and
(ii) in section 1(b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on Employment of
People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board".
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States
of America, and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
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Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board
(a) There is hereby established the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
(hereinafter referred to 2 as the Board).
delate
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be I appointed by president. the
(fer terms of 2 years by, and serve at the pleasure of, the President: The members may be
reappointed by the President. The membership shall include individuals who are representatives
of business (including small business), labor organizations, State or local government, disabled
veterans, individuals with disabilities, organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and
more
researchers or academicians focusing on issues relating to the employment of individuals with
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disabilities, and may include sundr other individuals representing entities involved in issues
Casa
relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities as the President deems appropriate.
pointed,
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board No tal.
with respect of to people facilitating with disabilities the employment
who
(a) The Board shall provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President,
the Secretary of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor and other
wis
appropriate Federal officials designed to facilitate/employment for people with disabilities, and
shall carry out other activities that promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use
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too vague
of economic incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and
too
other actions that may enhance such employment opportunities.
operational.
of this section
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a), the Board shall:
who defines
parametas?
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of
Labor a comprehensive plan for joint public-private efforts to promote employment
opportumities for people with disabilities and improve access to financial institutions and
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commercial and business enterprises;
(ii) identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions, national and
international organizations, and Federal, State and local officials to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
sounds
advisory
(iii) work with the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor in
too
promoting the organization of public and private resources, including those of the
operational
connot
Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce,
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans'
Affairs, the Federal Communications Commission, and with the office of small, Federal agency offices
disadvantaged business utilization in each Department and agency of the United States, to responsible
assist people with disabilities in the formation and expansion of small business concerns for small
and in enhancing their access to Federal procurement and other relevant business
opportunities.
its
(c) The Board shall report annually to the President, who may apprize is Congress and other
indentations consistent
interested organizations and individuals, on the activities of the Board and the progress
and problems relating to maximizing employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.
National
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and L the Vice Chair of the Presidendal Task
Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order
1307& of March 13, 1998.
Sec. 3. Administration of the Bourd
when called by
(a) The Board shall meet OR call of the Chairperson, at a time and place designated by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at least two meetings per calendar year. The
Chairperson may form subcommittees or working groups within the Board to address
particular matters.
Make margins
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the
provisions of this Order.
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(c)Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons
serving intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(d) The Department of Labor is requested to make available appropriate support to assist
the Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, including necessary office
space, equipment, supplies, services, and staff. The estimate of appropriations for the
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operation of the Board shall be included within the framework of the appropriations
structure of the Department of Labor.
(e) The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the
Board such information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the functions
described in section 4 of this order
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on
the Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records,
property, and funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and
funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order1 3078 is amended of sections 1(a) and (b) by
a) in section I(a), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board": and
(ii) in section 1 (b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board--
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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THE DIRECTOR
1:00 p.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Jacob J. Lew
Director
SUBJECT:
Proposed Executive Order Entitled "The President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board"
SUMMARY: This memorandum forwards for your consideration a proposed Executive
order that was prepared by the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with
Disabilities ("Task Force"). The proposed order would establish the President's Disability
Employment Partnership Board."
BACKGROUND: The President's recent Labor/HHS/Education and related agencies
appropriations bill (HR 5656) created a new Office of Disability Employment Policy ("Office")
at the Department of Labor. The purpose of the Office is to improve the employment of people
with disabilities by developing policies to eliminate barriers to their employment and to
encourage public-private partnerships that would assist them. The Task Force believes that the
Office is uniquely positioned to shape policy regarding the employment of people with
disabilities. To assist the Office and future administrations in the development of the Office's
policies, the Task Force requests that you issue the proposed Executive order that would establish
"The President's Disability Employment Partnership Board" ("Board").
The Board would be established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and would
be composed of not more than 15 members to be appointed by the President. It's membership
would include individuals who are representatives of business (including small business), labor
organizations, people with disabilities, organizations serving people with disabilities, and other
individuals representing entities involved in issues relating to the employment of people with
disabilities. The chair of the Board would be designated by the President from among the
Board's membership. The Board would be funded and administratively supported by the
Department of Labor.
The Board would approve advice and information to the President, the Vice President, the
Secretary of Labor, and other appropriate Federal officials with respect to facilitating the
employment of people with disabilities. To this end, it would: (a) develop and submit to the
Office a comprehensive written plan for joint public-private efforts to promote employment
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opportunities for people with disabilities and to improve their access to financial institutions and
commercial and business enterprises; and (b) identify strategies that maybe used by employers,
labor unions, and Federal, State, and local officials to increase employment opportunities for
people with disabilities. The Board would submit annual written reports to the President on its
activities and progress.
None of the affected agencies object to the proposed Executive order.
RECOMMENDATION I recommend that you sign the proposed Executive order.
Attachments
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1:00
Executive Order
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United
States of America, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.),
and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby ordered as
follows:
Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board. (a) There is hereby established
the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board ("Board").
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed
by the President for terms of 2. years. The membership shall include individuals who are
representatives of business (including small business), labor organizations, State or local
government, disabled veterans, people with disabilities, organizations serving people with
disabilities, and researchers or academicians focusing on issues relating to the employment of
people with disabilities, and may include other individuals representing entities involved in
issues relating to the employment of people with disabilities as the President finds appropriate.
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board to
serve a term of two years.
(d) Members and the Chairperson may be reappointed for subsequent terms and may
continue to serve until their successors have been appointed.
Sec. 2. Functions. (a) The Board shall provide advice and information to the President,
the Vice President, the Secretary of Labor, and other appropriate Federal officials with respect to
facilitating the employment of people with disabilities, and shall assist in other activities that
promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use of economic incentives, the
provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and other actions that may enhance
employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a) of this section, the Board shall:
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Employment Policy in the
Department of Labor a comprehensive written plan for joint public-private efforts to
promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities and improve their access
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to financial institutions and commercial and business enterprises;
(ii) identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions, national and
international organizations, and Federal, State, and local officials to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
(iii) coordinate with the Office of Disability Employment Policy in the
income ted agency ine.
Department of Labor in promoting the organization of public and private resources,
including those of the Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, the
a gnl
Department of Commerce, the Department of Education, the Department of Defense, the
where encities
Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal
Communications Commission, and with executive department and agency offices
responsible for small, disadvantaged businesses utilization, to assist people with
to coup w
disabilities in the formation and expansion lang of small business concerns and in enhancing
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their access to Federal procurement and other relevant business opportunities.
(c) The Board shall submit annual written reports to the President, who may apprise
is form
Congress and other interested organizations and individuals on its activities, progress, and
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small
problems relating to maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and Vice Chair of the National Task Force
(m business unst
on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order 13078 of March
is their en are
13, 1998.
Sec. 3. Administration. (a) The Board shall meet when called by the Chairperson, at a
I fed. The
time and place designated by the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at least two meetings
& in
per calendar year. The Chairperson may form subcommittees or working groups within the
Board to address particular matters.
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the provisions of
this order.
(c) Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving
intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(d) The Department of Labor shall provide funding and appropriate support to assist the
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Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2 of this order, including necessary office
space, equipment, supplies, services, and staff. The functions of the President under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended, except that of reporting to the Congress, that are
applicable to the Commission, shall be performed by the Department of Labor in accordance
with guidelines that have been issued by the Administrator of General Services.
(e) The heads of executive departments and agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law,
provide the Board such information as it may need for purposes of carrying out the functions
described in section 2 of this order.
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition. (a) Executive Order 12640, relating to the
establishment of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, is
hereby revoked. The employees, records, property, and funds of the Committee shall become the
employees, records, property, and funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order 13078 is amended in sections 1(a) and (b) by striking "Chair of the
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson
of the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board."
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Executive Order
5:15 AM.
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United
States of America, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.),
and in order to promote the employment of people individuals with disabilities, it is hereby ordered as
prople
follows:
Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board. (a) There is hereby established
the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board ("Board").
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed
by the President for terms of 2 years. The membership shall include individuals who are
representatives of business (including small business), labor organizations, State or local
government, disabled veterans, individuals people with disabilities, organizations serving individuals
people
with disabilities, and researchers or academicians focusing on issues relating to the employment
people
of individuals with disabilities, and may include other individuals representing entities involved
people
finds
in issues relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities as the President deems
appropriate.
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board
serve
for a term of two years.
(be reappointed for subsequent terms and may
(d) Members and the Chairperson may continue to serve until their successors have been
appointed.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board. (a) The Board shall provide advice and information to
the President, the Vice President, the Secretary of Labor, and other appropriate Federal officials
with respect to facilitating the employment of people with disabilities, and shall assist in other
activities that promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use of economic
incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and other actions
for people with disabilities
that may enhance such employment opportunities
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a) of this section, the Board shall:
Employment
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability/Policy in the Department of
Labor a comprehensive written plan for joint public-private efforts to promote
(their)
employment opportunities for people with disabilities and improve access to financial
institutions and commercial and business enterprises;
(ii) identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions, national and
international organizations, and Federal, State and local officials to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
Employment
Employment
(iii) coordinate with the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor in
promoting the organization of public and private resources, including those of the
(the Department of Education
Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce,
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans
executive Department
Affairs, the Federal Communications Commission, and with Federal agency and
Department agency offices responsible for small, disadvantaged businesses utilization, to assist
people with disabilities in the formation and expansion of small business concerns and in
enhancing their access to Federal procurement and other relevant business opportunities.
(c) The Board shall submit annual written reports to the President, who may apprise
Congress and other interested organizations and individuals on its activities, progress, and
people
problems relating to maximizing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and Vice Chair of the National Task Force
on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order 13078 of March
13, 1998.
Sec. 3. Administration of the Board. (a) The Board shall meet when called by the
Chairperson, at a time and place designated by the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at
least two meetings per calendar year. The Chairperson may form subcommittees or working
groups within the Board to address particular matters.
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the provisions of
this order.
(c) Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving
intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(d) The Department of Labor shall provide funding and appropriate support to assist the
2
Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, including necessary office space,
equipment, supplies, services, and staff. The functions of the President under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, as amended, except that of reporting to the Congress, that are
applicable to the Commission, shall be performed by the Department of Labor in accordance
with guidelines that have been issued by the Administrator of General Services.
(e) The heads of executive Departments and agencies shall, to the extent permitted by
Need
law, provide the Board such information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the
functions described in section 2 of this order.
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition. (a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the
establishment of the President's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities is
hereby rescinded. The employees, records, property, and funds of the Committee shall become
the employees, records, property and funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order 13078 is amended in sections 1(a) and (b) by
striking "Chair of the President's Committee on Employment of People with
Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board."
THE WHITE HOUSE,
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PRESIDENT CLINTON UNVEILS THE NEW FDR MEMORIAL ADDITION AND
HONORS FDR'S LEGACY
January 10, 2001-DRAFT 1/8 11:30pm
Today, at the unveiling of the new Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial addition [OPL-is this
the proper name?], the President will take new actions to continue FDR's legacy of empowering
all Americans and to reaffirm the Clinton-Gore Administration's commitment to the goals of
equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for all
Americans, including people with disabilities. The President will announce guidance by the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help individuals with disabilities move from
institutions to home- and community-based care settings. He will also highlight a report by the
President's Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities that documents the
Administration's accomplishments and recommends further steps in promoting the employment
of Americans with disabilities. President Clinton will launch the new President's Disability
Employment Board charged with promoting public-private partnerships to increase the economic
opportunities of people with disabilities. Finally, he will announce a rule that the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plans to finalize, extending earned-income disregards as
an employment incentive for individuals with disabilities to a broader range of housing assistance
programs. [do we want to include this last deliverable?]
Unveiling the New FDR Memorial Addition. Today, the President will dedicate the completed
FDR Memorial, including an additional outdoor room at the main entrance depicting FDR in the
small wheelchair he invented. Announced by Vice President Gore on July 2, 1998, this outdoor
sculpture will complete the Memorial which was first dedicated by President Clinton on May 2,
1997 to honor the 32ⁿᵈ President of the United States. The Clinton-Gore Administration also
helped secure the $3 million last year to fund the memorial addition, whose design shows how
FDR became one of our greatest presidents while he had disability, and left a lasting legacy of
empowerment for all Americans.
Promoting Home- and Community-based Care for People with Disabilities. Today, HHS
will release guidance for all 50 states to assist them in their efforts to enable individuals with
disabilities to live in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. This guidance
includes information necessary to apply for: 1) $15 million in grant funds from HHS and HUD to
assist individuals transitioning from institutional to community-based care settings; 2) $50
million in systems change grant funds to assist states in developing service options that make it
possible for people with disabilities to live in their communities; and 3) grants to improve
community-based personal assistance services. [Health team--are 2) and 3) from HHS and HUD
also?]
Reporting Progress and Next Steps in Promoting Employment of Adults with Disabilities.
As directed by the President in Executive Order 13078, the Presidential Task Force on
Employment of Adults with Disabilities is releasing its third annual report today, documenting
the Administration's activities in promoting employment of Americans with disabilities over the
past year and offering recommendations for the future. The report commends the Clinton-Gore
Administration for acting on last year's recommendations and includes a dedication to the
President Clinton, Vice-President Gore, and the Members of the Clinton-Gore Cabinet on the
Task Force for their leadership and commitment over the years to improving the lives of millions
of individuals with disabilities.
Fostering Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Economic Opportunities for Americans
with Disabilities. The President will fulfill one of the recommendations included in last year's
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MEMORANDUM FOR DESIGNATED AGENCY HEADS
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FROM:
Rosalyn J. Rettman RJE.
Acting General Counsel
SUBJECT:
Proposed Executive Order entitled "The President's Disability
Employment Partnership Board"
Attached is a proposed Executive order entitled "The President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board," that was prepared by the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults
with Disabilities."
On behalf of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, I would appreciate
receiving any comments you may have concerning this proposal. If you have any comments or
objections, they should be received no later than 12:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2001. Please
be advised that agencies that do not respond by the deadline will be recorded as not objecting to
the proposal.
Comments or inquiries may be submitted by telephone to Ms. Bess Weaver (202-395-
3556) of this office of faxed to (202-395-7294).
Thank you.
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Department of the Treasury
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Department of Defense
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Secretary
Department of Agriculture
Honorable Andrew Cuomo
Secretary
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Honorable Janet Reno
United States Attorney General
Honorable Norman Y. Mineta
Secretary
Department of Commerce
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Department of Transportation
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Department of the Interior
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Department of Education
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Department of Energy
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Secretary
Department of veterans Affairs
Honorable George Tenet
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Honorable Carol M. Browner
Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
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Administrator
General Services Administration
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Administrator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Assistant to the President for
Domestic Policy Council
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Chair
Council of Economic Advisers
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Acting Chair
Council on Environmental Quality
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Office of Science and Technology Policy
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National Security Affairs
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States
of America, and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board.
(a) There is hereby established the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
(hereinafter referred to as the Board).
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed
for terms of 2 years by, and serve at the pleasure of, the President. The members may be
reappointed by the President. The membership shall include individuals who are representatives
of business (including small business), labor organizations, State or local government, disabled
veterans, individuals with disabilities, organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and
researchers or academicians focusing on issues relating to the employment of individuals with
disabilities, and may include such other individuals representing entities involved in issues
relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities as the President deems appropriate.
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board
(a) The Board shall provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President,
the Secretary of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor and other
appropriate Federal officials designed to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, and
shall carry out other activities that promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use
of economic incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and
other actions that may enhance such employment opportunities.
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a), the Board shall:
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of
Labor a comprehensive plan for joint public-private efforts to promote employment
opportunities for people with disabilities and improve access to financial institutions and
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commercial and business enterprises;
(ii) identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions, national and
international organizations, and Federal, State and local officials to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
(iii) work with the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor in
promoting the organization of public and private resources, including those of the
Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce,
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans'
Affairs, the Federal Communications Commission, and with the office of small,
disadvantaged business utilization in each Department and agency of the United States, to
assist people with disabilities in the formation and expansion of small business concerns
and in enhancing their access to Federal procurement and other relevant business
opportunities.
(c) The Board shall report annually to the President, who may apprize Congress and other
interested organizations and individuals, on the activities of the Board and the progress
and problems relating to maximizing employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and the Vice Chair of the Presidential Task
Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order
13078.
Sec. 3. Administration of the Board:
(a) The Board shall meet on call of the Chairperson, at a time and place designated by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at least two meetings per calendar year. The
Chairperson may form subcommittees or working groups within the Board to address
particular matters.
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the
provisions of this Order.
(c)Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons
serving intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(d) The Department of Labor is requested to make available appropriate support to assist
the Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, including necessary office
space, equipment, supplies, services, and staff. The estimate of appropriations for the
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operation of the Board shall be included within the framework of the appropriations
structure of the Department of Labor.
(e) The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the
Board such information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the functions
described in section 2.
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on
the Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records,
property, and funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and
funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order13078 is amended-
(I) in section 1(a), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board"; and
(ii) in section 1(b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board".
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BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
The President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
Submitted January 2, 2001 by the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with
Disabilities
Recommendation for Chairman of the President's Board
The Honorable Tony Coelho
As a Congressman, Tony Coelho authored the Americans with Disabilities Act, widely
recognized as the most important piece of civil rights legislation passed in the last thirty
years. Mr. Coelho was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978 from
California's Central Valley. He ascended the House Leadership ranks quickly, serving as
the first-ever elected Majority Whip from 1987 to 1989. He retired from the Congress in
1989.
Mr. Coelho continues to devote much of his time to public service related to disability
issues. Since his appointment by President Clinton in 1994, he has served as Chairman of
the President's Committee on employment of People with Disabilities. In 1998, he was
appointed as Vice Chair to the National Task Force on Employment of Adults with
Disabilities. Mr. Coelho, who has epilepsy, serves on the boards of the Epilepsy
Foundation of America (as Vice President), the National Organization on Disability, the
National Rehabilitation Hospital, and VSA (formerly Very Special Arts).
Recommendation for Vice-Chairs of the President's Advisory Board:
Jack Welch
Chairman and CEO of General Electric
Mr. Welch has earned the recognition and respect of the business community in a way
that no other CEO ever has. He is considered the guru of successfully changing corporate
culture and has written scveral books about the subject. He is the ultimate corporate
cheerleader and would ensure true commitment part of the other participants. He could
help make the case to successfully sell the idea throughout corporate America.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
John Welch, Jr.
Chairman & CEO
3135 Easton Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06431
(203) 373-2211
$9.15 billion
340,00 employees
Company Justification:
Fortune's "Global Most Admired Company"
Tom Donohue
President and CEO
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Passionate about employment of people who happen to have disabilities. His first job out
of school was working with Dr. Henry Viscardi, a very powerful business man on Long
Island who was born with no legs. Since Tom was selected Head CEO of the Business
Leadership Network, the program has grown from six to thirty-two states, plus nine new
chapters. He is widely respected among all business leaders, and is very influential. He
also sends a strong message to small employers.
Industry Representation Justification
Among the criteria for selecting companies is leadership in industries that will supply the
greatest number of new jobs in the next several years.
Industry Analysis: (from the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections through
2008)
Service producing industries are expected to account for approximately 19.1 million of
the 19.5 million new wage and salary jobs generated over the 1998 through 2008. The
following industries lead in the sector in job growth:
Services (top categories-Business, Health, Professional and Miscellaneous Services)
Transportation and Public Utilities
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
Wholesale and Retail Trade
Government
The Services and Retail Trade industry sectors will account for nearly three-fourths of the
total wage and salary job growth. Within the primary category of "Services," Business,
Health, and Professional and Miscellaneous Services make up nearly three fourths of the
projected job growth. In the sub-category of Professional and Miscellaneous Services,
Computer and Data Processing Services is projected to grow 117 percent between 1998
and 2008, earning its rank as the fastest-growing industry.
COMPANIES (grouped by industry)
MICROSOFT
Steve Ballmer
President & CEO
(425) 936-8342
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
$15 billion in revenues
22,232 employees
Company Justification:
Initiated and spearheaded Able-to-Work Consortium
Created Microsoft Accessibility Advisory Council to advise company on
accessibility of products and corporate disability policy.
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Feature blind employee and actors with disabilities in national network
advertisements.
One of WE Magazine's Annual Golden Letter Top Ten Companies in the US for
people with disabilities.
Community Affairs contributed $250,000 to disability programs that increase
employment for people with disabilities.
Named sixth of top philanthropic companies.
$100,000 level sponsor of the National Organization on Disability public service ad.
Member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee.
Participated in Disability Mentoring Day with over 135 students with disabilities.
CEO Justification:
Signed onto CEO Letter on Accessibility.
Signed onto CEO Employment Letter.
Ballmer devoted one third of his FOSE presentation to software accessibility.
Industry Justification:
Computer Services
Computer-related jobs projected to be the fastest growing occupations in economy
through 2008.
IBM
Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.
Chairman & CEO
1 New Orchard Road
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 765-1900
$81.7 billion
269,465 employees
Company Justification:
Aggressive recruiting and support of students with disabilities - - Project View, a
diversity recruitment program for students of color, students with disabilities to
explore career options.
Maintains a Task Force with a commitment to be number one technology company
with regards to producing assistive technology.
One of WE Magazine's Top Ten Companies for people with disabilities, March
2000.
One of the top five most philanthropic companies.
Member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee.
Participated in Disability Mentoring Day.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Computer Services
Computer-related jobs the fastest growing occupations in the economy
SUN MICROSYSTEMS
Ed Zander
President & COO
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 960-1300
$15.75 billion in revenues
29,700 employees
Company Justification:
Accessibility technology innovator - telecommuting encouraged for many job
profiles.
$25,000 Sponsorship of Vice President Gore's 10th anniversary ADA event
showcasing advances in assistive technology.
Member of TechNet Consortium.
Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the best employers - Top 50 in
diversity.
CEO Justification:
Signed onto CEO Letter on Accessibility.
Industry Justification:
Computer services
Crucial to closing digital divide, providing/developing accessible technology.
Computer-related jobs are the fastest-growing occupations in the economy.
AMERICA ONLINE (AOL)
Stephen M. Case
Chairman & CEO
22000 AOL Way
Dulles, VA 20166-9323
(703) 448-8700
$6.9 billion
27 million members total
12,000 employees
Company Justification:
Leading advocate for a solution to the "Digital Divide."
Supports programs that use interactive medium to empower the disadvantaged.
Has access to 24 million customers of AOL information services.
In the process of setting up a Disability Advisory Council.
CEO Justification:
Signed onto CEO Letter on Accessibility.
Industry Justification:
Technology
Computer services ranked fastest growing industry.
HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY
Carly Fiorina
President & CEO
16399 W. Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
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(3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - (650) 857-1501)
Company Justification:
Member of TechNet Consortium.
Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the best employers.
Member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee.
Producing the website for the Business Leadership Network.
CEO Justification:
Signed onto CEO Letter on Accessibility.
Industry Justification:
Computer Services
Computer-related jobs are the fastest-growing occupations in the economy.
CHARLES SCHWAB & COMPANY
Charles Schwab
Founder, Chairman & co-CEO
101 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 627-7000
$2.7 billion
13,300 employees
Company Justification:
Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the best employers.
One of WE Magazine's Top Ten Companies for people with disabilities.
Member of TechNet Consortium.
Disability awareness flows top-down from chairman.
CEO Justification:
CEO is dyslexic himself.
Chairman of Schwab Foundation for Learning, non-profit providing support and
guidance for parents of children with learning disabilities.
Chairman of All Kinds of Minds Institute, non-profit dedicated to understanding
differences in learning.
Industry Justification:
Financial Services
Financial services is projected to be a growth industry for jobs.
Access to money critical for self-employment and entrepreneurs with disabilities.
WASHINGTION MUTUAL
Mr. Kerry Killinger
President, Chairman & CEO
1202 3rd Avenue
Suite 1500
Seattle, WA 98101
(204) 461-2000 (8779?)
$1.8 billion income
28,509 employees
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Company Justification:
Member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee.
Has done a great job in hiring and has some great bottom line statistics on the
economic advantage of hiring and accommodating workers with disabilities.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Financial Services
Increased demand for non-bank corporations that offer bank-like services - growth
BANK OF AMERICA
Hugh L. McColl, Jr.
Chairman & CEO
100 N. Tryon Street, 18th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28255
(704) 386-5000
$8.2 billion net income
150,850 employees
30 million customer households
Company Justification:
Member of the President Committee Employer Subcommittee.
Has been a steady and long time supporter of the President's Committee, and funds
scholarships for youth with disabilities.
Participated in Disability Mentoring Day.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Financial Services
Access to money important for people with disabilities, demand for financial
services expected to continue growth.
MERRILL LYNCH
Stephen L. Hammerman
Vice-Chair of the Board
World Financial Center, North Tower
250 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10281-1332
(212) 449-1000
67,200 employees (world wide)
Company Justification:
Worth Magazine's Top 50 Corporate Philanthropists
First financial services company to develop services for deaf customers.
CEO Justification
Board member National Organization on Disability.
Board member National Disability and Business Counsel.
Has a child with the disability and is a strong advocate for disability empowerment
issues.
Industry Justification:
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BOOZ ALLEN & HAMILTON
Ralph W. Shrader
Chairman & CEO
8283 Greensboro Drive, #700
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 902-5000
$1.4 billion
9,000 employees
Company Justification:
Out front on diversity, advanced policies on employees with AIDS, flexible work
arrangements, recently implemented national task force on disability.
Held forum for employees with disabilities: speakers on govt. regulations, new
assistive technologies, sign-language, close-captioned versions corporate videos
One of WE Magazine's Top Ten Companies for people with disabilities.
Recently launched Disability Consulting Practice to train companies and
government agencies on section 508 regulation standards, recruiting and hiring
people with disabilities, marketing to people with disabilities and including
disability in diversity initiatives.
Firm has done pro-bono work for the Special Olympics, and worked with the British
Government on overcoming the digital divide in Britain.
Member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee.
Designed the website for President Committee youth programs.
CEO Justification:
Signed onto CEO Employment Letter.
Serves on Board of Abilities, Inc., organization dedicated to career opportunities for
People with disabilities.
Son, Mark, has a mental disability and epilepsy, lives independently, works in mail
room of Fairfax Opportunities Unlimited - encouraged by Shrader.
Spearheaded President's Committee Business Leadership Network in N. Virginia.
Frequent speaker at BLN meetings.
Shrader on board of National Business and Disability Council - recommended by
Ed Cortez, CEO.
Industry Justification:
Business Services
Business services a growth sector of service, largest and fastest growing major
industry group.
MONSTER.COM
Jeffrey Taylor
CEO
5 Clock Tower Place
Suite 500
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 846-1800
500 employees
Company Justification:
First online employment services company to sign on as a partner with
disAbility.gov.
Just signed on as the lead Business Leadership Network company for
Massachusetts.
Job exchange web site devoted to finding candidates for all jobs advertised by their
employers, very interested in strategies for recruiting job candidates from non-
traditional labor sources including people with disabilities.
CEO Justification:
Taylor has taken the lead to establish a BLN in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Under his leadership they are developing pro-active disability
recruiting and hiring policies.
Industry Justification:
Business Services
Online employment services are increasingly used by human resource professionals
to identify job applicants.
MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Thomas J. Moran
President & CEO
320 Park Avenue, Floor 5
New York, NY 10022-2500
(212) 224-1600
$1 billion
1650 employees (?)
Company Justification:
CEO Justification:
Active Member of the board of the National Disability and Business Council.
Strong personal advocate.
Financially support programs that increase employment of people with disabilities.
Industry Justification:
Insurance - Financial Advisory Services
Insurance one of six service-producing industries expected to continue growth trend
into next decade
THE HARTFORD (HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP)
Ramani Ayer
President & CEO
Hartford Plaza
690 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06115
(860) 547-5000
$826 million
26,000 employees
Company Justification:
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Known for model return to work practices including enrolling employees with
disabilities who returned to work and their supervisors in Wilderness Inquiry
outdoor program to ensure successful reintegration into the workforce.
Member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee.
On President's Committee Executive Board and has financially supported many
disability events and programs.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Insurance
AETNA INC.
William H. Donaldson
Chairman & CEO, Aetna Inc.
John W. Rowe
President, Aetna U.S. Healthcare
151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156
(860) 273-0123
$717 million
55,900 employees worldwide
Company Justification:
Instituting innovative diversity programs, integrating disability into all.
Accelerated management track for selected minority employees to promote diversity
at the senior management level.
Maintains model Deaf/Hard of Hearing internship program.
CEO Justification:
Rowe's experience in health care industry provides insight into improving patient/
doctor/hospital relations.
Industry Justification:
Insurance
Insurance one of six service-producing industries expected to continue growth trend
into next decade.
VERIZON
Charles R. Lee (GTE)
Chairman & Co-CEO
Ivan Seidenberg (Bell Atlantic)
President & Co-CEO
1095 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
$60 billion
260,000 employees
Company Justification:
Has programs to recruit/train employees with disabilities, and educate
consumers with disabilities
"Train for 2000" program used to upgrade soft and technical skills of employees
with disabilities and of people with disabilities who do not work for Verizon.
Program showcased during the Secretary's National Skills Summit.
Member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee
Has taken the Business Leadership Network lead in New York.
Established employees with disabilities advisory group.
Has developed many services for customers with disabilities.
Participated in Disability Mentoring Day.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Utilities, Telecommunications
Major component of detailed business service industry, increasingly linked to
computer industry
AT&T
C. Michael Armstrong
Chairman & CEO
32 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013
(212) 387-5400
$64 billion
151,000 employees
Company Justification:
Support for VIBES program (vision-impaired)
Has created several products and services for customers with disabilities.
CEO Justification:
Signed onto CEO Employment Letter
Signed onto CEO Letter on Accessibility
Industry Justification:
Utilities, Telecommunications
Major player in business service industry, a primary growth industry in the next
eight years, as well as major consumer products company.
JC PENNEY
Allen Questrom
Chairman & CEO (very new)
6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75024
(972) 431-1000
$15.15 billion in revenues
291,000 employees
Company Justification:
One of the first companies to go after the disabled market, includes people with
disabilities in catalogs and advertising
Recognized leader in employing people with disabilities
CEO Justification:
FORMER CEO, Jim Oesterreicher, sits on National Organization on Disability
Board.
Industry Justification:
Retail
Retail trade a growth industry: "The services and retail trade industry sectors will
account for nearly three-fourths of total wage and salary job growth" Bureau of
Labor Statistics report on projected jobs through 2008.
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
H. Lee Scott
President & CEO
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716
(501) 273-4000
$4.43 billion
910,000 employees (United States)
Company Justification:
Joint venture with AOL to provide internet access in Wal-Mart stores
Largest corporate employer of minorities in US
Has a long track record in hiring and supporting the disability community.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Retail
Retail trade a growth industry: "The services and retail trade industry sectors will
account for nearly three-fourths of total wage and salary job growth" Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
NORDSTROM
John J. Whitacre
Chairman & CEO
1321 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-1742
(206) 628-1795
$207 million
42,000 employees
Company Justification:
Fortune 50 Top in diversity
Models of color and models with disabilities used in one-third of all mainstream
advertising
Member of President's Committee Employer Subcommittee
Have been aggressive in recruiting people with disabilities.
(according to Maggie Roffee, they have just added Braille menus for their
restaurants - they are ready to be distributed).
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
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Retail trade a growth industry: "The services and retail trade industry sectors will
account for nearly three-fourths of total wage and salary job growth"
SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO.
Arthur C. Martinez
CEO
3333 Beverly Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
(847) 286-2500
$1.45 billion
326,000 employees (U.S)
Company Justification:
Lead company for two BLNs (Iowa and Illinois) and have a long history of
supporting disability hiring practices.
Produced excellent disability customer service training video.
Produced a great study on the cost of accommodations with Peter Blanck,
University of Iowa.
In the past they have been active on the President's Committee Employer
Subcommittee, however, they fell off the Employer list when their rep took a job
with another company, but their VP of HR will be providing a replacement very
shortly.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Retail
Retail trade a growth industry: "The services and retail trade industry sectors will
account for nearly three-fourths of total wage and salary job growth"
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
Richard Anderson
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Northwest Airlines Headquarters
2700 Lone Oak Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
53,000 employees worldwide
Company Justification:
Earned consecutive Gold Awards from the National Business and Disability
Council: 1999 for Outstanding Advertising Campaign for a print ad encouraging the
employment of people with disabilities
Valued Customer Award from NMDC in 2000 in recognition of NWA's Customer
Advisory Board for Disability Issues: a volunteer advisory board which provides
Northwest with advice and recommendations on how the airline can better serve and
communicate with the segment of passengers with disabilities. Recommendations
by the advisory board supplement Northwest's Internal Task Force on Customers
with Disabilities, started in October 1999, and made up of employees responsible
for key policies and procedures affecting services the carrier provides for PWDs.
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and the Minnesota Business Partnership, and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. The
carrier also received high rankings from WE and Careers and The Disabled
Magazines.
COO Justification:
Very committed to hiring candidates with disabilities; wants Northwest to be the
airline of choice for passengers with disabilities
Sends a strong message to the airline industry
Industry Justification:
Transportation
CEOs FROM OTHER INDUSTRIES
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
Dr. Gerd Klaus
President & CEO
3800 Hamlin Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Company Justification:
Largest single donation from a marketing budget, not foundation -- TORCH
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Planning on a long-term commitment to the disability community.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Manufacturing/consumer products (automotive)
GENERAL MOTORS
John Smith, Jr.
Chairman
G. Wagonner, Jr.
President, CEO & Director
300 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48265
(313) 556-5000
$95.6 billion
388,000 employees
Company Justification:
Commitment to diversity in workforce.
Member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee.
Has a long and respected history hiring and marketing to people with disabilities.
One of their VPs spoke at the President's Committee Annual Conference in Detroit.
Mobility Program for customers with disabilities is highly respected.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Manufacturing/Consumer products (automotive)
PITNEY BOWES INC.
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Mike Critelli
Chairman & CEO
1 Elmcroft Road, 63-09
Stamford, CT 06962-0700
(203) 356-5000
$4.4 billion
29,900 employees worldwide
Company Justification:
Ranked 12 on Business Ethics Magazine's List of 100 Best Corporate Citizens
Fortune Top 50 in diversity
Encourages flex-time and telecommuting
Manufacturer accessible products such as office copier that responds to
VoiceCommands.
New member of the President's Committee Employer Subcommittee and seems to
be very committed.
CEO Justification:
Signed onto CEO Employment Letter
Industry Justification:
Manufacturing, consumer products
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. (UPS)
James P. Kelly
Chairman & CEO
55 Glenlake Parkway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 828-6000
$27.1 billion
308,000 employees in USA; 344,000 world wide
Company Justification:
Recognized leader in employing PWD
Fortune 50 Top in diversity
Because of the strong UPS pro-union stance, having UPS at the on the Board would
be appreciated by Labor.
CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Transportation Services
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC.
J. W. Marriott
Chairman & CEO
Marriott Drive
Washington, DC 20058
(301) 380-3000
151,000 employees
Company Justification:
Has a long history of hiring programs for people with developmental disabilities.
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CEO Justification:
Industry Justification:
Hospitality
Services industry expected to be a major growth industry in next eight years.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Ralph S. Larsen
Chairman & CEO
One Johnson and Johnson Plaza
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 524-0400
$24 billion
90,500 employees
Company Justification:
Return-to-Wellness disability management program
Established Division to develop AT products, including revolutionary chair that
climbs stairs, raises occupant to eye level
One of WE Magazine's Top Ten Companies for PWD
top five most philanthropic companies
CEO Justification:
Signed onto CEO Employment Letter
Industry Justification:
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical industry reportedly has changed primary research focus from
developing lifesaving drugs to life enhancement drugs which benefit the customer
base of people with disabilities
LABOR REPRESENTATION
AFL-CIO
John J. Sweeney
President
815 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 637-5000
68 national/international labor unions
Representing over 13 million women and men
Organization Justification:
Representatives of the AFL-CIO have served as vice chair of the President's
Committee.
Has record of strong advocacy for union employees with disabilities.
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
James P. Hoffa
General President
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Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-6800
UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATION
"More than any other nation in the world, we rely on a partnership between our
government and our public and private research universities to conduct research that
improves our economy, health, and national security, while also training our future
science and technology workforce. It is vitally important that this partnership be
equitable and effective to sustain U.S. leadership across frontiers of scientific
knowledge."
President Bill Clinton
December 29, 2000
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Dr. James Stukel
President
1737 West Polk St.
Mailcode 760
Chicago, IL 60612
University Justification:
Currently, the only university that offers a doctorate in disability policy.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Hunter R. Rawlings, III, PhD
President
Office of the President
300 Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
University Justification:
Has produced several respected and important employment studies with
employers and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Comparative private and federal sector employment disability civil rights research:
http://www.ilr.comell.edu/projects/ADA Projects/PPFSO/default.html
Economic research on employment and disability policy:
http://www.ilr.comell.edu/RRTC/papers.html
Susanne Bruyère, PhD, CRC, Director of Program on Employment and Disability,
at Cornell's School of Industrial & Labor Relations - Extension Division.
Designated as the national Research and Training Center for Economic Research on
Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Dr. Larry R. Faulkner
Office of the President
University of Texas at Austin
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(512) 471-1232
University Justification:
Lex Frieden, leading disability advocate, former chairman of the American
Association of People with Disabilities heads the disability center.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Mary Sue Coleman, PhD
President
President's Office
101 JH
Univ. of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
(319) 335-350
University Justification:
Offers a respected "History of Disability in America" course through the department
of history.
Several important disability papers have been produced by Dr. Peter Blanck,
Professor and Director, University of Iowa College of Law, Law, Health Policy, &
Disability Center.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Kenneth Mortimer, PhD
President
2444 Dole Street
Bachman Hall
Room 202
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
(808) 956-8111
University Justitification:
Offers several courses on disability through the Center on Disabilities Studies.
Is one of the University Affiliated Programs on Disabilities.
Designated as the national Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on the study
of post-secondary educational supports.
SMALL BUSINESS
Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
Joyce Bender
President
Penn Center West III
Suite 223
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
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Company justification:
Provides placement services for people with disabilities.
Joyce very active in disability advocacy.
WYND Communications Corp
Daniel Luis
President & CEO
75 Higuera Street
Suite 240
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Work: 805-597-8105
Fax: 805-781-2089
Other: TTY 805-597-8170
E-Mail: [email protected]
http://www.wynd.com
Company justification:
Twenty percent of employees are deaf or heard of hearing.
The Centech Group, Inc.
Fernando Galaviz
President and CEO
Chairman
The National Federation of 8(a) Companies
2000 North 14th Street
Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
Company justification:
Fernando is blind and is a strong advocate for hiring people with disabilities in his own
company and is very interested in establishing programs to teach people with disabilities
soft skills record to be competitive in the marketplace.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
Business Roundtable
Chairman
Robert N. Burt
Chairman and CEO
FMC
The Business Roundtable is an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S.
corporations with a combined workforce of more than 10 million employees in the
United States. The chief executives are committed to advocating public policies that
foster vigorous economic growth; a dynamic global economy; and a well-trained and
productive U.S. workforce essential for future competitiveness.
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The Business Roundtable has a single objective -- to promote policies that will lead to
sustainable, non-inflationary, long-term growth in the U.S. economy. It is only through
such growth that American companies will be able to remain competitive around the
world and thus provide the technology and jobs that will continue to improve our
standard of living and extend the benefits of that standard to all Americans. To promote
growth, competitiveness and exports, the United States must create the right environment
for American companies at home and abroad.
National Federation of Independent Business
Thomas Musser
Chairman of Board
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the largest advocacy
organization representing small and independent businesses in Washington, D.C. and all
50 state capitals. A united community of 600,000 business owners, who employ more
than seven million people, under one banner, NFIB is a powerful association. From high-
tech manufacturers and family farmers to neighborhood retailers and service companies,
our members range from sole proprietors to firms with hundreds of employees. It's no
wonder NFIB was ranked the most influential business organization (and 2nd overall), in
"Washington's Power 25" survey conducted by Fortune magazine.
GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION
National Governors' Association
Three standing committees Economic Development and Commerce, Human Resources,
and Natural Resources examine and develop policy, provide a forum for the Governors to
address key issues, and define the information and services to be provided to the states.
Governor Parris N. Glendening, Maryland-Chairman
State House, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
410/ 974-3901
Governor Jim Hodges, South Carolina-Chair, Human Resources Committee
P.O. Box 11829, Columbia, SC 29211
803/ 734-9400
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE EQUITY
A high-quality education is essential to the success of every child in the 21st century and to the
continued strength and prosperity of our nation. Our nation has embraced the goal of promoting high
educational standards for all children and of increasing accountability in education. Although we know
that it is crucial that all children have access to the educational resources and opportunity necessary to
achieve high standards, long-standing gaps in access to educational resources exist, including disparities
by race and ethnicity. Because these gaps limit the ability of individuals, and our nation, to reach their
full potential, it is essential that our nation fully understand the current status of resource equity in
education and identify and implement strategies at the local, state, and national levels to ensure that all
students have a full and equal opportunity to succeed.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5
U.S.C. App.), it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment. There is established the "President's Commission on Educational
Resource Equity" (the "Commission"). The Commission shall comprise eleven members appointed by
the President from the public and private sectors. The members may include current and former
Federal, state, and local government officials, corporate and foundation leaders, recognized education
and civil rights experts, educational practitioners, and others with experience and expertise in
educational resource equity. The President shall designate from among the Commission members such
official or officials to be chairperson or chairpersons, as he shall deem appropriate.
Sec. 2. Duties and Commission Report. (a) The Commission shall collect and review
information about the current status of resource gaps in education, including the underlying causes and
effects of such resource gaps. The Commission shall, as appropriate, invite experts and communities to
provide information and guidance in furtherance of their duties.
(b) Not later than August 31, 2001, the Commission shall prepare and submit to the President
and the Congress a report on the issue of resource equity in education. The report shall include, but not
be limited to:
(i)
An analysis of the status of resource equity in education with regard to such factors as
finances, staff, facilities, instructional programs, and support services, taking into
account, as appropriate, differences in costs and needs for different students and
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communities;
(ii)
An analysis of how resource gaps in education impact the success of individuals and our
nation;
(iii) An examination of the effectiveness of targeted federal resources toward disadvantaged
students and low-income schools as compared with the provision of state and local
resources;
(iv) A summary of promising practices with regard to overcoming resource gaps and
ensuring access to educational excellence for all children; and
(v)
Short- and long-term recommendations for educational policy makers, including local,
state, and federal officials, to achieve resource equity and educational excellence for all
children.
Sec. 3. Administration, Compensation, and Termination. (a) The Department of Education
shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide administrative support and funding for the Commission.
The functions of the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, except that of
reporting to the Congress, that are applicable to the Commission, shall be performed by the
Department of Education in accordance with guidelines that have been issued by the Administrator of
General Services.
(b) Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but while engaged in the
work of the Commission, members appointed from among private citizens of the United States shall be
allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons
serving intermittently in the Government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707) to the extent funds are available
for such purposes.
(c) The Commission shall terminate 30 days after submitting its final report, unless extended by
the President.
WILLIAM J. CLINTON
THE WHITE HOUSE
January , 2001.
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OFFICE OF THE RESIDENT STATE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
JAN 2 2001
MEMORANDUM FOR DESIGNATED AGENCY HEADS
(SEE ATTACHED DISTRIBUTION LIST)
FROM:
Rosalyn J. Rettman, RJE.
Acting General Counsel
SUBJECT:
Proposed Executive Order entitled "The President's Disability
Employment Partnership Board"
Attached is a proposed Executive order entitled "The President's Disability Employment
Partnership Board," that was prepared by the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults
with Disabilities."
On behalf of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, I would appreciate
receiving any comments you may have concerning this proposal. If you have any comments or
objections, they should be received no later than 12:00 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2001. Please
be advised that agencies that do not respond by the deadline will be recorded as not objecting to
the proposal.
Comments or inquiries may be submitted by telephone to Ms. Bess Weaver (202-395-
3556) of this office of faxed to (202-395-7294).
Thank you.
Attachments -
Distribution List
Proposed Executive Order
cc:
Jack Lew
Michael Deich
Jeanne Lambrew
Sylvia Mathews
Wesley Warren
Dick Emery
Josh Gotbaum
Joe Minarik
Michael Barr
Sally Katzen
John Spotila
Anil Kakani
Robert Kyle
Linda Ricci
Adrienne Erbach
Barbara Chow
Jim Charney/Darrell Park
Pat Piercey
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Honorable Madeline Albright
Secretary
Department of State
Honorable Lawrence Summers
Secretary
Department of the Treasury
Honorable William Cohen
Secretary
Department of Defense
Honorable Daniel Glickman
Secretary
Department of Agriculture
Honorable Andrew Cuomo
Secretary
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Honorable Janet Reno
United States Attorney General
Honorable Norman Y. Mineta
Secretary
Department of Commerce
Honorable Rodney Slater
Secretary
Department of Transportation
Honorable Bruce Babbitt
Secretary
Department of the Interior
Honorable Alexis Herman
Secretary
Department of Labor
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Honorable Richard Riley
Secretary
Department of Education
Honorable Donna Shalala
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
Honorable William Richardson
Secretary
Department of Energy
Honorable Togo West.
Secretary
Department of veterans Affairs
Honorable George Tenet
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Honorable Carol M. Browner
Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
Honorable David J. Barram
Administrator
General Services Administration
Honorable Daniel S. Goldin
Administrator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Honorable Bruce Reed
Assistant to the President for
Domestic Policy Council
Honorable Janet Yellen
Chair
Council of Economic Advisers
Honorable George Frampton
Acting Chair
Council on Environmental Quality
Honorable Neal Lane
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Assistant to the President and Director
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Honorable Samuel Berger
Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs
Honorable Bob Nash
Director of Presidential Personnel
Honorable Beth Nolan
Counsel to the President
Honorable Charles Burson
Chief of Staff and Counselor
to the Vice President
Honorable Lisel Loy
Staff Secretary to the President
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States
of America, and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board.
(a) There is hereby established the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
(hereinafter referred to as the Board).
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed by T
for terms of 2 years by, and serve at the pleasure of the President The members may be
reappointed by the President. The membership shall include individuals who are representatives
of business (including small business), labor organizations, State or local government, disabled
veterans, individuals with disabilities, organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and
researchers or academicians focusing on issues relating to the employment of individuals with
disabilities, and may include such other individuals representing entities involved in issues
relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities as the President deems appropriate.
and two Vice Charies
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board,
who shall surve for teems
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board
of 4 yours.
(a) The Board shall provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President,
the Secretary of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor and other
appropriate Federal officials designed to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, and
shall carry out other activities that promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use
of economic incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and
other actions that may enhance such employment opportunities.
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a), the Board shall:
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of
Labor a comprehensive plan for joint public-private efforts to promote employment
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commercial and business enterprises;
(ii) identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions, national and
international organizations, and Federal, State and local officials to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
(iii) work with the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor in
promoting the organization of public and private resources, including those of the
Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce,
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans'
Affairs, the Federal Communications Commission, and with the office of small,
disadvantaged business utilization in each Department and agency of the United States, to
assist people with disabilities in the formation and expansion of small business concerns
and in enhancing their access to Federal procurement and other relevant business
opportunities.
(c) The Board shall report annually to the President, who may apprize Congress and other
interested organizations and individuals, on the activities of the Board and the progress
and problems relating to maximizing employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and the Vice Chair of the Presidential Task
Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order
13078.
Sec. 3. Administration of the Board:
(a) The Board shall meet on call of the Chairperson, at a time and place designated by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at least two meetings per calendar year. The
Chairperson may form subcommittees or working groups within the Board to address
particular matters.
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the
provisions of this Order.
(c)Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons
serving intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
shall
(d) The Department of Labor is requested to make available appropriate support to assist
the Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, including necessary office
space, equipment, supplies, services, and staff. The estimate of appropriations for the
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operation of the Board shall be included within the framework of the appropriations
structure of the Department of Labor.
(e) The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the
Board such information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the functions
described in section 2.
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on
the Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records,
property, and funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and
funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order13078 is amended-
(I) in section 1(a), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board"; and
(ii) in section 1(b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board".
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DATE: 10/11/00
FACSIMILE FOR:
Michelle Avanowitz
FAX:
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PHONE:
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Email:
Christina S.Ho/OPD/EOP
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States
of America, and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board.
(a) There is hereby established the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
(hereinafter referred to as the Board).
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed
for terms of 2 years by, and serve at the pleasure of, the President. The members may be
reappointed by the President. The membership shall include individuals who are representatives
of employers, labor organizations, State or local goverments, disabled veterans, individuals with
disabilities, organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and researchers or academicians
focusing on issues relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities.
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board
(a) The Board shall provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President,
the Secretary of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor and other
appropriate Federal officials designed to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, and
shall carry out other activities that promote the formation of public-private patnerships, the use of
economic incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and other
actions that may enhance such employment opportunities.
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a), the Board shall:
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of
Labor a comprehensive plan for joint public-private efforts to promote employment
opportunities for people with disabilities and improve access to financial institutions and
commercial and business enterprises;
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Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on
the Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records,
property, and funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and funds of
the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order13078 is amended-
(i) in section 1(a), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board"; and
(ii) in section 1(b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board".
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To ensure improvement in the education, transition, employment, health and
rehabilitation, and independent living outcomes of young people with disabilities,
all Federal agencies will coordinate and cooperate with the Task Force to: (1)
strengthen interagency research, demonstration, and training activities; (2)
create a public awareness campaign focused access to equal opportunity for
young people with disabilities; (3) ensure that young people with disabilities are
included in the planning and implementation of all youth programs under the
Workforce Investment Act; (4) increase access to health care and resources
through an Interagency Council called Healthy and Ready to Work; (5) increase
participation in postsecondary education and training; and (6) create a Youth
Advisory Council to assist the Task Force in conducting these and other
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Domestic Policy Council
DATE: 10/11/00
FACSIMILE FOR:
Michelle Avonow ite
FAX:
61647
PHONE:
FACSIMILE FROM: Christina Ho
Email:
Christina S.Ho/OPD/SOP
FAX:
202-456-7431
PHONE: 202-456-1959
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Mac Reed
Assistant General Counsel, Office of Management and Budget
FROM:
Tony Coelho TC
Vice Chair, Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities
Becky Ogle, Executive Director B.OP
Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities
SUBJECT:
The President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
Plans are to establish the new Office of Disability Policy at the Department of Labor upon
approval of the President's FY 2001 budget. Once the new Office is created, it will be essential
that the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board be established by Executive Order
within the Office of Disability Policy. The Department of Justice, the Equal Opportunity
Commission, and the Department of Labor have reviewed the proposed Executive Order and
requested that the Task Force move forward with the proposal.
The new Office of Disability Policy is uniquely positioned to shape policy within the Department
of Labor as well as encourage partnerships throughout the private sector. Through the
establishment of the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board, the Office of
Disability Policy at the Department of Labor will further its mission to implement a sustained,
coordinated strategy to eliminate barriers to employment for people with disabilities that will
result in equal and accessible employment opportunities and a dramatically increased employment
rate.
The President's Disability Employment Partnership Board will provide advice on public-private
partnerships, and on economic incentives and entrepreneurship as they relate to employment of
individuals with disabilities. The Board will be composed of stakeholders - including people with
disabilities, employers, service providers, researchers, and policy makers - appointed by the
President. Elevating the composition of the Board through Presidential appointments will attract
leaders in private industry who have both the desire and ability to change how the private sector
addresses the staggering unemployment rate of people with disabilities. Specific functions of the
Board will include improving access of individuals with disabilities to financial institutions,
commercial and business enterprises, and providing incentives to and collaborating with both
public and private sectors to ensure the necessary levels of resources for and investment in
employment initiatives for individuals with disabilities.
Put Ability to Work!
The Board will provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President, the Secretary
of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor and other appropriate Federal
officials designed to facilitate employment for people with disabilities. The establishment of the
Board will send a resounding signal to the business community, the disability community, as well
as other sectors of the Federal government that the employment of people with disabilities
remains a top priority for this Administration and for the future.
encl.
cc:
Michelle M. Aronowitz
Christina S. Ho
DRAFT 11/20/00
EXECUTIVE ORDER
THE PRESIDENT'S DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP BOARD
By authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States
of America, and in order to promote the employment of people with disabilities, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment and Composition of the Board.
(a) There is hereby established the President's Disability Employment Partnership Board
(hereinafter referred to as the Board).
(b) The Board shall be composed of not more than 15 members who shall be appointed
for terms of 2 years by, and serve at the pleasure of, the President. The members may be
reappointed by the President. The membership shall include individuals who are representatives
of business (including small business), labor organizations, State or local government, disabled
veterans, individuals with disabilities, organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and
researchers or academicians focusing on issues relating to the employment of individuals with
disabilities, and may include such other individuals representing entities involved in issues
relating to the employment of individuals with disabilities as the President deems appropriate.
(c) The President shall designate a Chairperson from among the members of the Board.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Board.
(a) The Board shall provide advice and information to the President, the Vice President,
the Secretary of Labor, the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor and other
appropriate Federal officials designed to facilitate employment for people with disabilities, and
shall carry out other activities that promote the formation of public-private partnerships, the use
of economic incentives, the provision of technical assistance regarding entrepreneurship, and
other actions that may enhance such employment opportunities.
(b) In carrying out paragraph (a), the Board shall:
(i) develop and submit to the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of
Labor a comprehensive plan for joint public-private efforts to promote employment
opportunities for people with disabilities and improve access to financial institutions and
commercial and business enterprises;
(ii) identify strategies that may be used by employers, labor unions, national and
international organizations, and Federal, State and local officials to increase employment
opportunities for people with disabilities; and
(iii) work with the Office of Disability Policy in the Department of Labor in
promoting the organization of public and private resources, including those of the
Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Commerce,
the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Veterans'
Affairs, the Federal Communications Commission, and with the office of small,
disadvantaged business utilization in each Department and agency of the United States, to
assist people with disabilities in the formation and expansion of small business concerns
and in enhancing their access to Federal procurement and other relevant business
opportunities.
(c) The Board shall report annually to the President, who may apprize Congress and other
interested organizations and individuals, on the activities of the Board and the progress
and problems relating to maximizing employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.
(d) The Chairperson shall serve as a member and the Vice Chair of the Presidential Task
Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities established under Executive Order
13078.
Sec. 3. Administration of the Board.
(a) The Board shall meet on call of the Chairperson, at a time and place designated by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall call at least two meetings per calendar year. The
Chairperson may form subcommittees or working groups within the Board to address
particular matters.
(b) The Chairperson may from time to time prescribe such rules, procedures, and policies
relating to the activities of the Board as are not inconsistent with law or with the
provisions of this Order.
(c)Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons
serving intermittently in Federal service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707).
(d) The Department of Labor is requested to make available appropriate support to assist
the Board in carrying out the activities described in section 2, including necessary office
space, equipment, supplies, services, and staff. The estimate of appropriations for the
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operation of the Board shall be included within the framework of the appropriations
structure of the Department of Labor.
(e) The heads of executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the
Board such information as it may require for purposes of carrying out the functions
described in section 2.
Sec. 4. Prior Orders and Transition.
(a) Executive Order 12640 relating to the establishment of the President's Committee on
the Employment of People with Disabilities is hereby rescinded. The employees, records,
property, and funds of the Committee shall become the employees, records, property and
funds of the Department of Labor.
(b) Executive Order 13078 is amended-
(I) in section 1(a), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board"; and
(ii) in section 1(b), by striking "Chair of the President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities" and inserting "Chairperson of the President's
Disability Employment Partnership Board".
THE WHITE HOUSE
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McKinnon William <[email protected]>
11/20/2000 04:29:59 PM
Record Type:
Record
To:
Michelle M. Aronowitz/WHO/EOP
CC:
Subject: RE: Executive Order establishing the The President's Disability E mployment Partnership Board
Hi Michelle we have memo and cleared the proposed Executive Order with
DOJ, Labor and EEOC who should we send the memo? thanks
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Sent: Friday, October 20, 2000 6:16 PM
> To: McKinnon William
> Subject:
RE: Executive Order establishing the The President's
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Disability E mployment Partnership Board
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i understand the eo on the youth initiative is going through clearance now
> in
> time for the oct. 25 event. as for this why don't you make sure labor,
> eeoc
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(ellen), doj (liz savage), and any other key agency/committee has signed
> off on
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this one (w/o the youth piece since that's done), and then resubmit it to
> the
> white house w/ a short memo explaining what this does, the importance, who
> has
> signed off on it, and any deadlines (since this isn't one that is
> self-explanatory -- not more than a page), and we'll work to get it
> cleared.
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