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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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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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§ 382.43(c)(2)
(2) Your primary Web site must be tested in consultation with individuals with disabilities or members of disability organization(s) who use or want to use carrier Web sites to research...
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III-3.3000 Equality in participation/benefits
ADA mandates an equal opportunity to participate in or benefit from the goods and services offered by a place of public accommodation, but does not guarantee that an individual with a disability...
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EVACUATION
People with a mobility disability may need assistance leaving a building without a working elevator....
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Introduction
about student rights under the applicable Federal disability laws....
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§382.11(a)(1)
(1) You must not discriminate against any qualified individual with a disability, by reason of such disability, in the provision of air transportation;...
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12211(a) Homosexuality and Bisexuality
.-- For purposes of the definition of disability in section 3(2), homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and as such are not disabilities under this Act....
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Overview
Overview People who have vision, hearing, or speech disabilities (“communication disabilities”) use different ways to communicate....
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Discrimination is Prohibited
by reason of such disability....
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Attachment B: Model Communication Assessment Form
Date: Name of individual with a disability: Nature of Disability: Deaf Hard of Hearing Speech Impairment Other: __________________ Name of companion...
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1. Q: What are the laws that apply to my business?
A: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), privately owned businesses that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, taxicabs, theaters, concert halls,...
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V. IMPROVED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING ACCESS
vision disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities, or those with mobility disabilities) the Access Policy Work Group will first consult with individuals who are members or representatives...
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12211(a) Homosexuality and bisexuality
(a) Homosexuality and bisexuality For purposes of the definition of "disability" in section 12102(2) of this title, homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and as such are not...
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Elkay Cane Apron LKAPREZL for use with EZ Bi-Level Drinking Fountains
Accessory apron designed to bring Elkay water coolers into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) when units are mounted on an exposed wall....
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S. R. Smith Splash! Pool Lift
Lift series meets the Americans with Disabilities Act Access Guidelines (ADAAG 2010). In addition to the standard configuration, the Splash!...
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A. GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Humboldt County will not discriminate against individuals with a disability, and will not, based on disability: a. ...
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II-3.4300 Right to participate in the regular program
Even if a separate or special program for individuals with disabilities is offered, a public entity cannot deny a qualified individual with a disability participation in its regular program...
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H. Transitions Back to the Community
Provide people with disabilities a reasonable amount of time and assistance to locate appropriate housing.Shelters provide temporary refuge during and after an emergency until people...
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Introduction
The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin...
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PLANNING
If you are responsible for your community’s emergency planning or response activities, you should involve people with disabilities in identifying needs and evaluating effective emergency...
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Introductory Statements
I come before you this morning to urge you to support ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities....
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C. Preparation – Advance Planning for Emergencies and Disasters
One good way to test your emergency management plan is to enlist people with disabilities to role-play during emergency simulations....
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Prevention of fraud in purchase of accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Curbing fraud is a goal that public accommodations and individuals with disabilities share....
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Section 37.173 Training
One of the best sources of information on how best to train personnel to interact appropriately with individuals with disabilities is the disability community itself....
