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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Effective Communication
Overview
Overview
People who have vision, hearing, or speech disabilities (“communication disabilities”) use different ways to communicate....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Discrimination is Prohibited
by reason of such disability....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
§ 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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
§ 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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Introduction
about student rights under the applicable Federal disability laws....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Haws Barrier-Free Chilled Wall Mount Fountain H1109.8
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Yale 8800 Series Grade 1 Mortise Locks
ADA: The 8800FL meets accessibility guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the requirements of the Uniform Federal Accessibility standards and ANSI 117.1, all requiring ease...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Haws Barrier-Free Chilled Wall Mount Fountain H1001.8HPS
prevents splashing, keeping the drinking area contained and clean
Beautiful polished finish resists stains and corrosion
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Haws Barrier-Free Chilled Dual Wall Mount Fountain H1119.8
rectangular bowl is designed for extra durability and maintenance ease
Beautiful satin finish resists stains and corrosion
Model H1119.8 meets all current Federal Regulations for the disabled...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Sargent Keypad Cylindrical Locks
interrogation output, and may add user codes
Operates utilizing any one to six digits per code - digits may be repeated or start with ‘0’
Entry of three wrong user codes in succession disables...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Haws Barrier-Free Chilled Dual Wall Mount Fountain H1117.8
rectangular bowl is designed for extra durability and maintenance ease
Beautiful satin finish resists stains and corrosion
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Haws Barrier-Free Chilled Wall Fountain H1107.8
easy with front access to valve adjustment and cartridge replacement
Beautiful satin finish resists stains and corrosion
Model H1107.8 meets all current Federal Regulations for the disabled...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Haws Barrier-Free Chilled Wall Mount Fountain H1001.8
prevents splashing, keeping the drinking area contained and clean
Beautiful satin finish resists stains and corrosion
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Cybex Total Access Overhead Press Exercise Machine
Ability over disability.
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: The ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
Questions and Answers: The ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
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Questions and...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > Elimination of Architectural Barriers - TDLR Government Code, Chapter 469
Sec. 469.152(1)
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§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...