Carriers must (i) establish a procedure for resolving disability-related complaints raised by passengers with a disability and (ii) designate at least one CRO to be available to handle disability-related...
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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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A. Complaint Procedures and Complaints Resolution Officials (CRO’s)
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BUY IT!
Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT), and helps ensure that the ICT you buy and implement works for everyone—including employees, job seekers, and customers with disabilities...
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Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and People with Disabilities
Source: National Council on Disability Document: HTML version; PDF (514 pages, 17.74 MB) Publication Date: August 12, 2009 Executive Summary: The challenges faced by people...
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Glossary of Acronyms
ACLU American Civil Liberties Union ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADAPT American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit (prior...
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ACCESSIBLE ELEMENT
An ACCESSIBLE ELEMENT can include a room, area, route, feature or device which provides accessibility for persons with disabilities. ◼...
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ACCESSIBLE ELEMENT
An ACCESSIBLE ELEMENT can include a room, area, route, feature or device which provides accessibility for persons with disabilities. ◼...
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§ 36.105(d)(1)(ix)
(ix) The six-month “transitory” part of the “transitory and minor” exception in paragraph (f)(2) of this section does not apply to the “actual disability” or “record of” prongs of the definition...
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§ 35.108(d)(1)(ix)
(ix) The six-month “transitory” part of the “transitory and minor” exception in paragraph (f)(2) of this section does not apply to the “actual disability” or “record of” prongs of the definition...
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The ADA’s Benefits to Businesses
It is clearly in the interest of businesses to make their facilities and services accessible to customers with disabilities. According to the U.S....
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V. Integrated Programs
Integration of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of society is fundamental to the purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act....
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Separate Programs
A state agency develops an employment training and placement program for people with intellectual disabilities....
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2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide
Including selected excerpts from the Americans with Disabilities Act and Safe Harbor criteria Effective January 1, 2023 Version 1.0 COMPILED and © 2023 by EVAN TERRY ASSOCIATES,...
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2025 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide
Including selected excerpts from the Americans with Disabilities Act and Safe Harbor criteria Effective January 1, 2026 Version 1.0 COMPILED and © 2025 by EVAN TERRY ASSOCIATES,...
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§ 36.302(f)(8)(i) Single-event tickets
For the sale of single-event tickets, it is permissible to inquire whether the individual purchasing the tickets for accessible seating has a mobility disability or a disability that requires...
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Kohler Manual Toilet Retrofit Flushometer Valve K-13516-RF-CP
resistance on all rubber components exposed to waterway Durable cast brass construction Does not include vacuum breaker or control stop Complies with the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities...
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TechnoGym® - Radiant Inclusive Commercial Fitness System
The Radiant Inclusive from the Selection Inclusive Line is commercial fitness equipment designed to be accessible to both disabled and able bodied exercisers....
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Kompan, Inc. Multi-sport Game Courts Freegame Court FRE2110
Adolescents with disabilities can access the activities to be part of the game or just relax and watch the play. Meet and move....
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ADA Shop Talk
ADA Shop Talk is for professionals or business owners who may struggle with understanding the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards or the ADA as we call it....
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Voters With Disabilities: Access to Polling Places and Alternative Voting Methods
Voting is the foundation of our American democratic system, and federal law generally requires access to voting on Election Day for people with disabilities....
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Introduction
Introduction Meetings between businesses and people with disabilities – whether related to researching customer preferences, developing a business education curriculum, or discovering...
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For more information
For more information For more information about FCC programs to promote access for people with disabilities, visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website at www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia...
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§1193.23(b)(4)
(4) Making reasonable efforts to validate any unproven access solutions through testing with individuals with disabilities or with appropriate disability-related organizations that have...
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Disabled Renters' Housing Rights Fact Sheet by AGIS
A fact sheet by AGIS (Assist Guide Information Service) describing laws relating to renting a house or apartment if you have a disability....
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Deny participation (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Deny participation—Section 36.202(a) provides that it is discriminatory to deny a person with a disability the right to participate in or benefit from the goods, services, facilities, privileges...
