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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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Appalachian Independence Center - Abingdon, Galax, and Wytheville, VA
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Association of Oregon Centers for Independent Living (AOCIL) - Portland, OR
AOCIL values the basic human rights of dignity, equality, inclusion and independence for all people with disabilities....
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ABLE Center for Independent Living - Odessa, TX
Our Mission To promote Independent Living for all people with disabilities. Our Vision To see all individuals with disabilities living full and independent lives....
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Access II Independent Living Center, Inc. - Gallatin, MO
The Mission of Access II, LLC is to provide programs and services that encourage and help sustain greater independence for persons with disabilities within our communities....
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Assisted Living Directory - Maine Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Learn About Maine’s Medicaid Waivers for the Elderly: Including Homeward Bound & Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Waiver Seniors, families, and caregivers in Maine are fortunate...
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Heightened Independence & Progress (hip) - Hackensack and Jersey City, NJ
Our Mission Empowering People with Disabilities to Achieve Independent Living through Outreach, Advocacy, and Education...
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Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) - Utica and Herkimer, NY
RCIL believes that the widespread poverty, segregation, and isolation of people with disabilities is unacceptable, should not be tolerated, and requires change....
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Montana Independent Living Project, Inc. (MILP) - Helena, Bozeman, Butte, MT
(MILP) is a not-for-profit agency that provides services that promote independence for people with disabilities....
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Texas Health and Human Services (HHS): Blind Children's Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP)
Each year, hundreds of Texas families turn to Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) for information and support for their children who are blind or visually impaired. A blind...
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Peninsula CIL/Insight Enterprises, Inc. (PCIL) - Hampton, VA
The Peninsula Center serves the population of disabled persons in Hampton, Virginia, and strives to provide them with independent living skills and services to help with every day life....
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EVSE Garage Overhead Charger with Integrated Payment Station Addressing EV Charging for Persons with Disabilities
Our Garage Overhead Charger has been specifically designed to ensure access for people with disabilities, by removing obstacles (cables) from the pathway....
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Department of Transportation: Disability Training Materials and Helpful Information
Transportation’s Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings (AEP) and Office of Transportation Policy have developed informative modular programs that can be used to assist individuals with disabilities...
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19. Q: If an officer wants to stay in a street job and his supervisor wants him to go on light duty because of a disability, can the supervisor force him to accept a light duty position?
of the "street job" with or without reasonable accommodation, and without being a direct threat to health or safety, he or she cannot be forced into a light duty position because of a disability...
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SAILS Spa Area Independent Living Services - Hot Springs, AR
But millions of people with disabilities rate it higher than a life of dependency and narrow opportunities and unfulfilled expectations....
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Assisted Living Directory - Florida Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Additional Support Assisted Living Tidbits: Great examples of questions, comments and feedback we have received relevant to assisted living in Florida: Q: My husband is disabled...
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Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living (TRIPIL) - Washington, PA
Living Services (advocacy, independent living skills training, information & referral, peer support, and transition) as well as other programs and services, to promote people with disabilities...
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Center for Independent Living of South Jersey, Inc. (CILSJ) - Westville, NJ
(CILSJ) is dedicated to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to actively participate in society. ...
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Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) - Concord, Berlin, Concord, Dover, Littleton, Manchester, Nashua, NH
Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote life with independence for people with disabilities and seniors through advocacy...
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Department of Labor, OFCCP Checklist for Compliance with Section 503
regulatory requirements, federal contractors can develop an Affirmative Action Program that ensures equal employment opportunity and fosters employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities...
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Project LETS (Let's Erase the Stigma)
Project LETS is a national 501(c)(3) grassroots organization led by and for folks with lived experience of mental illness, disability, trauma, & neurodivergence....
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XI. Overview of Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for New Construction and Alterations
New construction and alterations must be accessible in compliance with the ADA Accessibility Guidelines. The Guidelines contain general design ("technical") standards for...
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Chapter 2: Learning the Basics about the Law Protecting Air Travelers with Disabilities
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Chapter 5: Assisting Air Travelers with Disabilities Boarding, Deplaning, and During the Flight
A. Aircraft Accessibility B. Seating Assignments and Accommodations C. Boarding and Deplaning Assistance D. Stowing and Treatment of Personal Equipment E. Services in the...
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Assisted Living Directory - Vermont Assisted Living Facilities & Senior Care
Seniors, families, and caregivers in Vermont are fortunate to have access to the services and offerings available through the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL...
