Robert Silverstein

RESUME

ROBERT SILVERSTEIN

Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP)

1331 H Street, N.W., Suite 301

Washington, DC 20005

202.783.5111 (V/TTY)

202.783.8250 (FAX)

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EDUCATION

J.D.Georgetown University Law Center, 1974

B.S.Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

(cum laude), 1971

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Current Position

Director, Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy

At the Center, Mr. Silverstein conducts action-oriented policy research, conducts advocacy training, gives keynote speeches, and assists disability groups, and federal, state and local agencies draft disability policy. His areas of focus include civil rights, education, work incentives, workforce investment and welfare reform from a disability perspective.

Past Positions

The George Washington University Medical Center (November 1997-

June 30, 2000)

Director, Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (See above)

Associate Professor of Health Services Management and Policy

School of Public Health and Health Services

Associate Professor of Health Care Sciences

School of Medicine and Health Sciences

United States Senate, Committee on Labor and Human Resources

Senior Counsel (1997)
Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on Disability Policy (1995-1997)
Staff Director and Chief Counsel, Subcommittee on Disability Policy (1987-1995)

Principal advisor to Senator Tom Harkin (D. Iowa), chair of the Subcommittee (1987-1995) and ranking member (1995-97). Responsibilities included conducting policy analyses and research, negotiating and drafting legislation and reports accompanying the legislation, writing policy memoranda and conducting briefings for Senators, planning and supervising over forty hearings, speech-writing for the chair, making keynote speeches and presentations to audiences of up to 5,000 persons, communicating with the press, and supervising staff and fellows.

Responsible for the enactment of 15 bills and numerous disability-related amendments to other bills concerning civil rights, education, health and job training.

Bills Enacted into Law:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (P.L. 101-336)

The ADA extends civil rights protections (e.g., restaurants, hotels,

shopping centers, day care centers, doctors' offices), services provided by state and local governments, and telecommunications for those with communication impairments. The ADA has been described as the "20th century emancipation proclamation for people with disabilities" and "the single most important legislation for people with disabilities ever enacted into law."

Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 (P.L. 102-569)

This legislation provides authorization to support vocational rehabilitation

and independent living for individuals with disabilities (multi-billion dollar programs) and supports a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the administration and conduct of research, demonstration projects, and related activities concerning the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (IDEA) (P.L.

101-476) and of 1991 (P.L. 102-119) and of 1997 (P.L. 105-17)

These bills expand and improve the multi-billion dollar program of support for the education of infants and toddlers, and children with disabilities. The legislation ensures that all children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education and that infants and toddlers receive family-centered interdisciplinary early intervention services. The program also supports research, demonstration projects, and personnel preparation related to the education of children with disabilities.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Act (P.L. 100-553)

This legislation established the Institute on Deafness and Other

Communication Disorders within the National Institute on Health.

Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act

of 1988 (P.L. 100-407) and 1993 Amendments (P.L. 103-218)

P.L. 100-407 established P.L. 103-218 strengthens the multi-billion dollar program to enhance the availability of and support for assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities.

Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights

Amendments of 1987 (P.L. 100-146); of 1990 (P.L. 101-496); and of 1993 (P.L. 103-230)

These bills strengthen the multi-billion dollar program of support for

University Affiliated Programs, Developmental Disability Councils, and Protection and Advocacy Systems.

The Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-431)

This legislation requires all televisions manufactured for sale in the United

States with screens 13 inches or larger to have low-cost, built-in decoder circuitry to display closed-captioned television transmissions.

Families of Children with Disabilities Support Act of 1994 (Included

in Improving America’s Schools Act)

This legislation provides support to states to develop or expand and

improve statewide systems of family support for families of children with disabilities.

Education for the Deaf Act Amendments of 1992 (P.L. 102-421)

This legislation authorizes continued support for Gallaudet University and

the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Disability-Related Amendments to Other Bills Enacted into Law:

Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-430)

Civil Rights Act of 1991

The Goals 2000: Educate America Act (P.L. 103-227)

The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-82)

The School-to-Work Opportunities Act (P.L. 103-239)

Improving America's Schools Act

U.S. House of Representatives (1985-1987)

Counsel, Subcommittee on Select Education

Committee on Education and Labor

Counsel to chairperson Pat Williams (D. Montana). Responsibilities included conducting policy analyses and research, negotiating and drafting legislation, writing policy memoranda and conducting briefings for representatives, planning and staffing hearings, speech-writing for the chair, and speaking on behalf of the chair to audiences.

Responsible for the enactment of several bills, including P.L. 99-457, establishing a new program of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. This bill has been referred to as the "template for all future social policy legislation." Also responsible for numerous amendments to bills concerning education, child abuse and neglect, and juvenile justice.

Bills Enacted into Law:

Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 (P.L. 99-506)

Handicapped Children's Protection Act (P.L. 99-372)

The Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986

(P.L. 99-457)

Private Practice (1978-1985)

Co-Founder of Long and Silverstein, P.C.

Areas of focus included public policy research and analysis, and training

of policymakers Projects included:

Directing and serving as the principal investigator for a Congressionally-mandated policy research study of the Vocational Education Act

Researching and drafting policies, regulations, manuals, and handbooks for states concerning education legislation, including the relationship between federal and state laws

Co-authoring a 300-page policy manual explaining the legal framework of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (a civil rights statute for persons with disabilities)

Training professionals, including staff of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, regarding section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Drafting a suggested version of a regulation implementing title I of the Elementary Secondary Education Act for the U.S. Office of Education

Presenting information as keynote speaker and instructor regarding federal education and civil rights laws

Serving as legal counsel for parents of children with disabilities in cases relating to the failure of local school districts to provide a free appropriate public education to children with disabilities

Litigating on behalf of poor children regarding the provision of public education

Attorney-Advisor (1978)

Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare

Drafted policy interpretations concerning three civil rights statutes--

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), title VI of the Civil

Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), and title IX of the Education

Amendments of 1972 (gender).

Director, Legal Standards Project (1975-1978)

National Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Served as the director and principal investigator of a Congressionally

mandated policy research study of title I of the Elementary Secondary Education Act. This multi-billion dollar program provides compensatory education for educationally disadvantaged children residing in low-income areas. Conducted policy research and prepared six comprehensive policy analyses of the title I legal framework. At the request of the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate education subcommittees, drafted bills and report language used for reauthorizing title I. In addition, invited as expert witness to testify at subcommittee hearings regarding the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the research study.

Staff Attorney (1974-1975), Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor

Drafted regulations implementing the Employee Retirement Income

Security Act of 1974.

PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS, AND MANUALS

Silverstein, Robert. Methods and Difficulties of Treatment, Federal Drug Abuse Programs. Drug Abuse Council, 1972, Chapter 7.

Silverstein, Robert. A Manual for Enforcing the Comparability Provision of Title I of the Elementary Secondary Education Act. Legal Services Corporation, 1972.

Siverstein, Robert. A Manual for Representing Exceptional Children in Mills v. Board of Education Hearings. 1973.

Silverstein, Robert and Daniel Schember. An Analysis of the Basis for and Clarity and Restrictiveness of Program Requirements Applicable to Local School Districts Applying for Grants Under Title I of the Elementary Secondary Education Act. National Institute of Education, 1977. (Congressionally-mandated study, 850 pages).

Silverstein, Robert and Michael Gaffney. An Analysis of the Legal Framework for State Administration of Title I of the Elementary Secondary Education Act of 1965. National Institute of Education, 1977. (Congressionally-mandated study, 500 pages).

Silverstein, Robert. An Introductory Overview Concerning the Basis for and Clarity and Restrictiveness of the Program Requirements Applicable to Local School Districts Applying for Grants Under Title I of the Elementary Secondary Education Act. National Institute of Education, 1977. (Congressionally-mandated study, 100 pages).

Silverstein, Robert. A Description and Analysis of the Relationship Between Title I and Selected State Compensatory Education Programs. National Institute of Education, 1977. (Congressionally-mandated study, 300 pages).

Silverstein, Robert. A Description of the Title I, Elementary Secondary Education Act Legal Framework. National Institute of Education, 1977. (Congressionally-mandated study, 300 pages).

Silverstein, Robert. A Description and Analysis of H.R. 10891 and H.R. 10931 -- Bills Reorganizing and Amending Title I of the Elementary Secondary Education Act. National Institute of Education, 1977. (Congressionally-mandated study).

Silverstein, Robert, et al. Handbook for the Implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Prepared for the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1979, Updated 1981.

Silverstein, Robert. A Policy Maker's Guide to Title I of the Elementary Secondary Education Act and Its Relationship to State and Local Special Programs. Education Commission of the States, 1979.

Silverstein, Robert and David Long. A Preliminary Description and Analysis of the Federal Legal Framework for Vocational Education. National Institute of Education, 1980.

Silverstein, Robert. A History of the Title I Comparability Provision. National Institute of Education, 1980. (Congressionally-mandated study).

Silverstein, Robert and Stanely Sirotkin. A Comparability of Federal, State and Local Policies Affecting Education of the Handicapped in Montgomery County Schools. Montgomery County Public Schools, MD, 1980.

(Award for excellence in the field of educational evaluation reporting, "Best Report of Findings from a Policy Analysis," Division H, American Educational Research Association, 1981.)

Silverstein, Robert. A Suggested Version of a Regulation Implementing Part A of Title I of Elementary Secondary Education Act (Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies). U.S. Office of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1979.

Silverstein, Robert. Silverstein, Robert. A Suggested Version of a Regulation Implementing Part C (State Administration) of Title I of Elementary Secondary Education Act. U.S. Office of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1979.

Silverstein, Robert. Options for Coordinating the Administration of Section 504 and Part B of Education of the Handicapped Act. U.S. Office of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1980.

Silverstein, Robert. An Analysis of the 'Thorough and Efficient' Legal Framework in New Jersey. National Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, 1980.

Silverstein, Robert and David C. Long. An Analysis of the Fiscal and Equity Provisions of the Vocational Education Act. National Institute of Education, 1981

(Congressionally-mandated study).

Silverstein, Robert. Federal Approaches for Ensuring Equal Opportunity: Past, Present, and Future. 1981.

Silverstein, Robert. The Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981: Its Meaning for State and Local Policymakers and Administrators. National Association of State Boards of Education, 1981.

Silverstein, Robert. Guides for Analyzing the Proposed Changes to the Public Law 94-142 Regulations. 1982.

Silverstein, Robert. User's Guide for Analyzing the Proposed IDEA Regulations. November 21, 1997.

Silverstein, Robert. Principled Negotiations: A Tool for Getting Yes. October 21, 1998.

Silverstein, Robert. A Congressional Insider's Guide to Influencing Disability Policy: Developing Organized Coalitions and Strategic Plans. February 12, 1999.

Silverstein, Robert. A Congressional Insider's Guide to Influencing Disability Policy: Effective Strategies for Interacting with Policymakers. February 12, 1999.

Silverstein, Robert. A Congressional Insider's Guide to Influencing Disability Policy: General Guidelines for Disability Policy Change Agents. February 12, 1999.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Provisions in the Workforce Investment Act Describing the Interplay between Workforce Investment Systems and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. April 1999, Volume 1, Number 1.

Silverstein, Robert. A User's Guide to the 1999 IDEA Regulations. May 7, 1999.

Silverstein, Robert. Overview of the Major Discipline Provisions in the 1999 IDEA Regulations. May 7, 1999. Further Revised July 25, 2001.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Improvements to the SSDI and SSI Work Incentives and Expanded Availability of Health Care Services to Workers with Disabilities Under the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. February 2000, Volume 2, Number 1. (co-authored with Allen Jensen)

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program and Established Under the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. February 2000, Volume 2, Number 2.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Provisions in the Workforce Investment Act Relating to Nondiscrimination of Disability and the Development by the Governor of a Written Methods of Administration. March 2000, Volume 2, Number 3.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Provisions in the Proposed Regulations Governing the State VR Program Describing the Interplay with the Workforce Investment System. June 2000, Volume 2, Number 5.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Proposed Regulations Implementing the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program (The Ticket to Work Program) January 2001, Volume 3, Number 1.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Provisions in the Final Regulations Governing the State VR Program Describing the Interplay with WIA and TWWIIA. February 2001, Volume 3, Number 2.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Final Regulations Implementing the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program (The Ticket to Work Program). March 2002, Volume 4, Number 1.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: One-Stop Career Centers and the New Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program. May 2002.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: The Applicability of the ADA to Personal Assistance Services in the Workplace. June 2002.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Using the Emerging Disability Policy Framework to Create a Fully Inclusive Twenty-First Century Workforce Investment System. June 2002.

Rosenbaum, Sara and Joel Teitelbaum (Primary Authors);

Silverstein, Robert (Secondary Author). The Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications for Managed Care for Persons with Mental Illness and Addictions Disorders. December 1999.

Silverstein, Robert. A Preliminary Analysis of the Relationship Between the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Federal Disability Policy Framework. January 27, 2000.

Silverstein, Robert. A Preliminary Analysis of the Relationship Between the Workforce Investment Act and the Federal Disability Policy Framework. January 27, 2000.

Silverstein, Robert. A Description of the Workforce Investment Act From a Disability Policy Perspective. January 27, 2000.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Provisions in the Final Regulations Governing the State VR Program Describing the Interplay with the Workforce Investment Act and the Ticket to Work and Work Incentive Improvement Act. February 2001, Volume 3, Number 2.

Silverstein, Robert. Emerging Disability Policy Framework: A Guidepost for Analyzing Public Policy. Iowa Law Review, August 2000, Volume 85, Number 5.

Silverstein, Robert. Appendix 1: An Overview of the Emerging Disability Policy Framework: A Guidepost for Analyzing Public Policy. Iowa Law Review, August 2000, Volume 85, Number 5.

Silverstein, Robert. Appendix 2: Major Disability-Related Legislation 1956-2000. Iowa Law Review, August 2000, Volume 85, Number 5.

Silverstein, Robert. Policy Brief: Final Regulations Implementing the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program (The Ticket to Work Program). March 2002, Volume 4, Number 1.

Silverstein, Robert. A Congressional Insider's View: How to Be an Effective Disability Policy Change Agent. (CD-Rom) Spring 2002.

*Jensen, Allen and Robert Silverstein. Program and Fiscal Estimates. Summer, 1999.

*Silverstein, Robert and Jensen, Allen. Model State Work Incentives Improvement Legislation. February 15, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein. Cross-Disability Community Leadership. April 19, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. Comprehensive Person-Centered Executive Branch Initiatives. April 19, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. Legislative Policy Leadership. (April 19, 2000).

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. New Principles Guiding the Development of Medicaid Buy In and Income Assistance Demonstrations. April 19, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. Medicaid Buy In Programs: General Policy Criteria and Policy Tradeoffs. April 19, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. Specific Financial Eligibility and Cost-Sharing Policies. April 19, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. Policy Development for Financial Security and Independence-Assets and Resources. April 19, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. Protections Sought for SSDI and SSI Recipients Participating in Medicaid Buy In Programs. April 19, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. A Framework to Examine the Complementary Relationships Among States’ Proposed Medicaid Buy In Program Policies and Proposals for SSI and SSDI Demonstration Projects. April 19, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. Information Gathering for Policy Development. April 21, 2000.

*Jensen, Allen and Silverstein, Robert. Eligibility Criteria for the Optional Medicaid Buy In Program: Federal Guidelines and Examples of State Responses. May 25, 2000.