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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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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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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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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....
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Questions and Answers: The ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Questions and...
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§382.35(a)
(a) As a carrier, you must not require passengers with a disability to sign a release or waiver of liability in order to receive transportation or to receive services or accommodations for...
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Sec. 469.152(1)
(1) the waiver or modification would significantly impair the acquisition of goods and services by persons with disabilities or substantially reduce the potential for employment of persons...
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§35.140(a)
(a) No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be subjected to discrimination in employment under any service, program, or activity conducted by a public...
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§ 35.140(a)
(a) No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be subjected to discrimination in employment under any service, program, or activity conducted by a public...
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Congressional Findings of Discrimination
Congressional Findings of Discrimination The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted in 1990 by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the House of Representatives (377 – 28) and in...
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Section 1630.2(r) Direct Threat
For individuals with physical disabilities, the employer must identify the aspect of the disability that would pose the direct threat....
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Seton Reserved Parking Sign (With Graphic) and Post
Sign kit includes mounting hardware that is easy to use for a quick installation Parking signs are ideal for keeping accessible parking spaces open and available for guests with disabilities...
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Cal-Royal 900 Series Hydraulic Door Closers
(Metal Optional) Optional Plated Decorative Covers Are Available Optional Adjustable Delayed Action for Disabled Or Elderly Full Cover Multi-size Full Feature Closer ANSI 156.4...
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Hollaender Manufacturing Company ADA Railing Systems
Our ADA railing systems are fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and UFAS codes. They’re easy-to-install and made of corrosion resistant aluminum. ...
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Election Systems & Software ADA Keypad - Accuvote TSX And TS
Meets Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards....
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Help honor John Wodatch for the ADA's 25th Anniversary !!!
What a great tribute to the former Section Chief of the Disability Rights Section at the Department of Justice and one of the primary architects of the ADA and many of the other accessibility...
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5.5(e) Making Job Applications Accessible
5.5(e) Making Job Applications Accessible Employers have an obligation to make reasonable accommodations to enable an applicant with a disability to apply for a job....
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1630.10 Qualification standards, tests, and other selection criteria
It is unlawful for a covered entity to use qualification standards, employment tests or other selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out an individual with a disability or...
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12143(c)(1)(C)
(C) to other individuals, in addition to the one individual described in subparagraph (a), accompanying the individual with a disability provided that space for these additional individuals...
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Section 508
_____________________ 8/7/1998 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities...
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The Government Response
And scores of disability and non-disability organizations endorsed the ADA and funneled information to their members....
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11B-1003.3 Clearances
Although the minimum width of the clear pier space is 60 inches (1525 mm), it is recommended that piers be wider than 60 inches (1525 mm) to improve the safety for persons with disabilities...
