(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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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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§ 382.43(c)(2)
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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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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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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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Integration
A primary goal of the ADA is the equal participation and integration of people with disabilities in the mainstream of American life....
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EVACUATION
People with a mobility disability may need assistance leaving a building without a working elevator....
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Wheelchair
[35.104 & 36.104] A manually-operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use by an individual with a mobility disability for the main purpose of indoor or of both indoor and...
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Approach: ADA Standard Section 904.2
counter, locate the accessible counter close to the cash register so that a person using a wheelchair is visible to sales or service personnel and to minimize the reach for a person with a disability...
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1.9.1.2 Application
All privately funded public accommodations, as defined, and commercial facilities, as defined, shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as follows: Exception: Certain types of...
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1.9.1.2 Application
All privately funded public accommodations, as defined, and commercial facilities, as defined, shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as follows: Exception: Certain types of...
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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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§382.19(a)
(a) As a carrier, you must not refuse to provide transportation to a passenger with a disability on the basis of his or her disability, except as specifically permitted by this part....
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§ 36.105(b)(1)(ii)
(ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disability....
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§ 35.108(b)(1)(ii)
(ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disability....
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Introduction
about student rights under the applicable Federal disability laws....
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Caroma® USA Sydney Smart 305 Easy Height Elongated 1 Piece Toilet
305 One Piece Easy Height Elongated dual flush high efficiency toilet (HET) designed to provide a seat height between 17” to 19“ (432 to 482mm) measured to the top of the toilet seat for disabled...
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Caroma® USA Caravelle Smart 270 One Piece Toilet
One Piece Easy Height Elongated dual flush high efficiency toilet (HET) is designed to provide a seat height between 17” to 19“ (432 to 482mm) measured to the top of the toilet seat for disabled...
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Allegion Schlage S-Series Mechanical Locks with Tubular Interconnect
ADA-Compliant Products In compliance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI A117.1) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Schlage Lock Company offers a wide selection...
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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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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...
