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2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) - Bronx, NY
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Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) - LaSalle, IL
The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization that assists persons with disabilities in opening doors to their independence....
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Bainbridge Advocacy Individual Network, Inc (BAIN) - Bainbridge, GA
BAIN is a non-profit, community based resource and advocacy center run by and for individuals with disabilities....
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Staten Island Center for Independent Living (SICIL) - Staten Island, NY
Island Center for Independent Living is the only comprehensive multi-service provider in the borough that is primarily staffed and governed by individuals who have personal experience with disability...
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Heartland Independent Living Center (HILC) - Owensville and Union, MO
We seek to empower people with disabilities by helping them to live independently with dignity and security. ...
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Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living (SICIL) - Carbondale, IL
We offer a variety of services to persons with disabilities (consumers) and their families in order to help consumers remain independent in their own homes and participate in their communities...
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Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center of Boston, Inc. (MILCB) - Jamaica Plain, MA
MILCB serves people with disabilities and their families in unserved/under-served populations and cultures who reside in Boston’s inner city....
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AIM Independent Living Center - Corning, Bath, Belmont, Elmira, Hornell, and Montour Falls, NY
About AIM Independent Living Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities lead independent lives....
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Adaptables, Inc. CIL - Winston Salem, NC
All centers are consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, private, non-profit organizations....
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Ability Resources, Inc. - Tulsa, OK
Mission Ability Resources’ mission is to assist people with disabilities in attaining and maintaining their personal independence through advocacy, education and service. ...
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Bootheel Area Independent Living Services (BAILS) - Kennett, MO
BAILS is committed to serving the needs of persons with all disabilities, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or religion....
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Arctic Access - Kotzebue, AK
Arctic Access has been working since 1993 to address the unique challenges of people with disabilities living in Kotzebue, Nome and the surrounding villages including Point Hope....
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WheelchairJimmy.com
Welcome to WheelchairJimmy.com where we intend to make travel more accessible, convenient and comforting for persons with disabilities and their families, especially those confined to wheelchairs...
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Independent Living Center (TILC) - Joplin, MO
The mission of The Independent Living Center is to increase the independence of people with disabilities. ...
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Abilitree - Bend, OR
Abilitree provides jobs, training, community service and independent living opportunities for people with disabilities....
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Red Rock Center for Independence - St. George, Cedar City, Delta, and Richfield, UT
Mission The Red Rock Center for Independence mission is to empower people with disabilities in southwestern Utah to live independently through education, personalized services, and technology...
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Finger Lakes Independence Center - Ithaca, NY
Mission Statement To empower all people with disabilities while creating an inclusive society through the elimination of social and architectural barriers...
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Ability Center for Independent Living (TACIL) - Las Cruces, NM
TACIL’s mission is to provide and(or) locate necessary support services for persons with disABILITIES that promote their independence and full integration in their community as active equal...
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Catskill Center for Independence (CCFI) - Oneonta, NY
York State corporation whose primary purpose is the development and implementation of programs and services promoting and facilitating independence in everyday living for persons with a disabling...
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Assisted Living Directory - Top Assisted Living Markets - Las Vegas, Nevada Assisted Living: Featured Facilities & Services
Most prominently, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services has an Aging & Disability Services division that provides assistance and programs relevant to aging in Nevada, disability...
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Independence Resource Center (IRC) - Charlottesville, VA
About IRC is recognized as the primary advocacy and service organization for individuals with physical and sensory disabilities in Planning District Ten....
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LIFE, Inc. - Pocatello, Blackfoot, Burley, Idaho Falls, ID
Our mission is to enable people with disabilities to manage their own lives, make their own choices and give a person information and knowledge to assist in living with dignity and bravado...
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Ability1st - the Center for Independent Living of North Florida - Tallahassee, FL
Our Mission Ability1st, the Center for Independent Living of North Florida, is a community-based non profit organization that provides services to persons with varying disabilities....
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Rural Advocates for Independent Living (RAIL) - Kirksville and Macon, MO
Rural Advocates for Independent Living assist persons with disabilities to live as independently as they choose within the communities of their choice....
