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...
Search Results "Disability"
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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V. IMPROVED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING ACCESS
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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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1.9.1 Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance.
buildings, facilities, site work and other improvements to which this code applies in compliance with state law to ensure that these improvements are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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1.9.1 Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance.
buildings, facilities, site work and other improvements to which this code applies in compliance with state law to ensure that these improvements are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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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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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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SEC. 508. TRANSVESTITES. 42 USC 12208
For the purposes of this Act, the term disabled or disability shall not apply to an individual solely because that individual is a transvestite....
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§27.7(b)(1)(ii)
(ii) Afford a qualified person with a disability an opportunity to participate in or benefit from the aid, benefit, or service that is not substantially equal to that afforded persons who...
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§ 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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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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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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2.3(c) Perform Essential Functions "With or Without Reasonable Accommodation"
2.3(c) Perform Essential Functions "With or Without Reasonable Accommodation" Many individuals with disabilities are qualified to perform the essential functions of jobs without need...
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Epilogue
They must also take proactive steps to offer equal opportunity to persons with disabilities, commensurate with their economic resources....
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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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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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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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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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1. What are the basic requirements of ADA Title II and Section 504?
Answer: Title II of the ADA provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or...
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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...
