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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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RTC: Rural, Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities: Disability Counts
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ADA Basic Building Blocks Course (Project of the ADA National Network)
"ADA Basic Building Blocks" is an introductory webcourse on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) that is designed to help increase your knowledge and understanding of the basic...
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Appendix A to Part 35—Guidance to Revisions to ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services
Note: This Appendix contains guidance providing a section-by-section analysis of the revisions to 28 CFR part 35 published on September 15, 2010.
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The RERC on Workplace Accommodations
Engineering and Research Center (Work RERC) identifies, develops and promotes new assistive and universally designed technologies that maximize independence and participation of people with disabilities...
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Yale 1800 Series Flatbar Exit Device
Interior offices • Closets • Multi-family housing • Hotels • Restaurants • Retail complexes ADA: The 4300LN Series meets accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Yale 4300LN Series Grade 2 Tubular Lever Locks
Interior offices • Closets • Multi-family housing • Hotels • Restaurants • Retail complexes ADA: The 4300LN Series meets accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities...
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No Barriers USA
No Barriers Warriors - No Barriers Warriors is the only program that improves the lives of veterans with disabilities through curriculum-based experiences in challenging environments....
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Hollaender ADA Handrail Systems: Grabrail (ADA Rail)
A modular handrail system designed to meet the railing requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act....
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Inland Empire Disabilities Collaborative
Launched as a networking tool, the Collaborative brings together over 900 service providers from regional organizations that serve people with disabilities and seniors....
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17. May an employer apply a "no-fault" leave policy, under which employees are automatically terminated after they have been on leave for a certain period of time, to an employee with a disability who needs leave beyond the set period?
If an employee with a disability needs additional unpaid leave as a reasonable accommodation, the employer must modify its "no-fault" leave policy to provide the employee with the additional...
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Yale 4800LN Series Interconnected Locksets
ADA: The 4800LN series meets accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the requirements of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and ANSI 117.1, all requiring...
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1. Question: What is the minimum width needed for a non-level boarding railroad passenger station platform to meet the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
platforms, including non-level boarding platforms, used for intercity rail passenger service or commuter rail passenger service must be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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2. Question: What is the minimum width needed for a level boarding railroad passenger station platform to meet the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
platforms, including non-level boarding platforms, used for intercity rail passenger service or commuter rail passenger service must be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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Inclusion Solutions Voting Booth Accessories Franklin Voting Chair
Usable for all voters including the elderly, voters with disabilities, special needs or poll workers. Meets all ADA, ADAAG and U.S....
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AAC Institute - Resource and Advocate for the AAC Community
AAC Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to the most effective communication for people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
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New Hampshire Association for the Blind
For more than 100 years the Association’s mission has been “To advance the independence of persons who are blind and visually impaired.” Our goal is to help people with vision...
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ReasonableAccommodation.com
We at ReasonableAccommodation.com are committed to the success of our customers. Our team spends a lot of time listening to your feedback and implementing tangible changes to make...
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Invictus Games Foundation
The Invictus Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and...
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Reasonable Accommodation Training for Supervisors/Managers
Reasonable Accommodation Training for Supervisors/Managers You will receive an email from us within 3 business days with your login credentials. Course participants will require...
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Perkins Access Digital Accessibility Services
The more successful you are, the more opportunities there are for individuals with disabilities....
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EZ Dock EZ Launch® System for Kayaks and Canoes
Great for people with disabilities, children or seniors....
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Yale 4700LN Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Locks
ADA: The 4700LN lever designs meets accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the requirements of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and ANSI A117.1,...
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Building Directories
opened, there have been complaints that the directory's tenant names in our Lobby are hard to read: some people who have complained also say that this in violation of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Ticket to Work
Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work....
