Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). SHRM and ODEP work together to increase the employment of individuals with disabilities....
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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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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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Boost Your Business - Chapter 7 - Halls and Fountains
Boost Your Business - Chapter 7 - Halls and Fountains
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Boost Your Business - Chapter 9 - Restroom Clear Space
Boost Your Business - Chapter 9 - Restroom Clear Space
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Deaf Film Camp
The mission of Deaf Film Camp is to empower campers with the ability to tell stories on film by providing hands-on access to state-of-the-art equipment and the guidance of...
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Making the move to managing your own personal assistance services (PAS)
Some youth with disabilities may need extra supports throughout their transition period in order to make informed choices and become self-sufficient adults....
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DOE Publication: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Frequently Asked Questions about the Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (December 28, 2016)
This is a link to a downloadable PDF of this publication.
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The AbleGamers Charity
The AbleGamers Foundation, also known as AbleGamers Charity, is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit public charity that aims to improve the overall quality of life for those with disabilities through...
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Q21. My city / college offers a voluntary registry program for people with disabilities who use service animals and provides a special tag identifying the dogs as service animals. Is this legal under the ADA?
My city / college offers a voluntary registry program for people with disabilities who use service animals and provides a special tag identifying the dogs as service animals....
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TechSAge at Georgia Institute of Technology
Mission Statement: to support people with chronic conditions and long-term impairments who are at risk of disability or increased disability due to comorbid age-related losses;...
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4. My pool already existed before the effective date of the new rule. What am I required to do to provide pool access to customers with mobility disabilities?
What am I required to do to provide pool access to customers with mobility disabilities?...
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The HSC Health Care System
combines the resources of a health plan, pediatric specialty hospital, home health agency and parent foundation to offer a comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities...
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Center on Knowledge Translation for Employment Research
and tests knowledge translation (KT) strategies designed to help vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies and businesses find, understand and use research related to employing people with disabilities...
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Starkloff Disability Institute
The Starkloff Disability Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities – participate fully and equally in all aspects of society....
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Engaging Disability With The Gospel
Engaging Disability serves PCA congregations and presbyteries in developing ministry to people touched by disability as an integral part of the Church....
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ADDitude Online Magazine
Welcome to ADDitude, the leading destination for families and adults living with ADHD and learning disabilities....
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Alliance of Disability Advocates
Alliance of Disability Advocates, Center for Independent Living (Alliance), is committed to assisting people with disabilities to live independently and become productive full participants...
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Guide for Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities and Special Needs: What You Need to Know
But for individuals and veterans living with disabilities or special needs, or seniors aging in place, the fact that much of the world outside is not built to accommodate their needs magnifies...
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2017 Report to Congress on Young Adults and Transitioning Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The purposes of this Report are to summarize existing federal investments focused on the transition period from childhood to adulthood for individuals with ASD, and to identify gaps...
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Disabled Sports USA
Our Mission and Vision Disabled Sports USA’s mission is to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness...
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AccessText Network
AccessText is a conduit between the publishing world and colleges and universities across the country, with a shared mission to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to their...
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The Ohio State University ADA Coordinator's Office
(A Diversity Action Plan, 06/12/00) As part of this effort, the University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and continually improving the accessibility...
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Exercises for Disabled Vets
Exercises for Disabled Vets By Stew Smith for Military.com I am a disabled veteran who subscribes to Military.com, and when catching up on old issues after my vacation, I found a reference...
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Disability Rights California
Mission Statement Disability Rights California works to advance dignity, equality, independence and freedom for all Californians with disabilities....
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Reasonable Accommodation Training for HR Professionals
COST: US $70 CONTACT HOURS: 2 INSTRUCTOR: Roy Matheson, ADAC OBJECTIVES: The three-prong definition of disability as it relates to an individual Who is “qualified” under the ADA...
