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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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)
§ 36.212(c)
(c) A public accommodation shall not refuse to serve an individual with a disability because its insurance company conditions coverage or rates on the absence of individuals with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
Sec.36.212(c)
(c) A public accommodation shall not refuse to serve an individual with a disability because its insurance company conditions coverage or rates on the absence of individuals with disabilities...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
Data Deficiencies
Data Deficiencies
Advocates on the committee, representing the interests of people with disabilities, strongly stated that a 17” height is essential to accommodate the largest segment...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
C. Mobility Aids and Assistive Devices
or contractor must reassemble it and ensure its prompt return to the passenger with a disability in the same condition in which the carrier received it....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.5400 Surcharges
Although compliance may result in some additional cost, a public entity may not place a surcharge only on particular individuals with disabilities or groups of individuals with disabilities...
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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
Model H1117.8 meets all current Federal Regulations for the disabled...
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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 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
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
Model H1001.8HPS meets all current Federal Regulations for the disabled...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Haws Barrier-Free Chilled Wall Mount Fountain H1109.8
Beautiful satin finish resists stains and corrosion
Model H1109.8 meets all current Federal Regulations for the disabled including those in the Americans with Disabilities Act....
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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
Model H1001.8 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
Cybex Total Access Overhead Press Exercise Machine
Ability over disability.
Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer)
Basic Principles
People with disabilities must not be treated in a different or inferior manner....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports - Preamble
2. Usability and Performance Standards
a local disability group to consult....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > FCC Consumer Guide: Telecommunications Access for People with Disabilities
Identifying access needs
For example:
When conducting market research, product design, testing, pilot demonstrations and product trials, companies should include individuals with disabilities in target...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.101 Purpose (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.101 Purpose
Section 36.101 states the purpose of the rule, which is to effectuate title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 29 CFR Part 1630, Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the ADA (Title I Regulations with amendments issued through May 2016)
§1630.9(e)
(e) A covered entity is required, absent undue hardship, to provide a reasonable accommodation to an otherwise qualified individual who meets the definition of disability under the “actual...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
§ 37.5(h)
(h) It is not discrimination under this part for an entity to refuse to provide service to an individual with disabilities because that individual engages in violent, seriously disruptive...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Foreword, July 26, 2010
But I did not identify as a person with a disability and I did not view myself as part of a disability community. To me, disability was the enemy....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Durateq® Stadium Captioning
Why Act Now
Why it is in your best interest to act now:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are sometimes difficult to interpret....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
§ 36.101 Purpose and broad coverage
The purpose of this part is to implement subtitle A of title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181–12189), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services
Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
Americans with Disabilities Act
Access for 9-1-1 and Telephone Emergency Services...