THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 4, 1996
Mr. Michael Oxford
ADAPT
835 800 East Road
Lawrence, KS 66047
Dear Michael:
The President is proud of his record on disability right issues.
President Clinton92s administration has continued to build policies
based on the three simple creeds: inclusion, independence, and
empowerment. Last year the President vetoed legislation that would have
eliminated the Medicaid guarantee of health care and independence so
important to individuals with disabilities. His administration has
vigorously enforced the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act, and other civil rights laws.
To this end we will convene a meeting with the President, ADAPT, and
other disability right leaders to discuss what we can do together to
further our efforts on such issues as personal attendant, home and
community base services, and other issues that are important to people
with disabilities. Provided the President is re-elected, we will
convene this meeting in the first quarter of next year. I will be in
touch with you directly to discuss the appropriate arrangements for this
meeting.
Sincerely
Alexis Herman
Assistant to the President / Director of Public Liaison