Topic: The Story of ADA & Bob Dole!

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Senator Bob Dole and the Story of Impact and Advocacy in the Passing of Americans with Disabilities Act

ADA, arguably the most important piece of legislation for the disability community was intended to protect people with disabilities from discrimination and enable them to participate fully in the community--it’s protections now cover over 60 million Americans! Our guest, Kerry Tymchuck the Executive Director for the Oregon Historical Society, served as the Director of Speechwriting for Senator Dole, will share his story and insight working along side Senator Dole during the construction of the most important single piece of disability legislation ever. Senator Dole championed the writing and progress of ADA as well as lead the discussions in advancing the rights of people with disabilities during his time in Congress. Kerry will share more about Senator Dole’s disability resulting from serving our country in World War II and what drove him to be an advocate for the disability community. With Kerry’s unique insight on such an important topic, this is a webinar you don’t want to miss!