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 > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
Accommodations to Ensure Equal Benefits of Employment
Accommodations to Ensure Equal Benefits of Employment
Reasonable accommodations must be provided to enable an employee with a disability to enjoy benefits and privileges of employment...
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Effective Interaction: Communicating With and About People with Disabilities in the Workplace
References
References
"Guidelines for Reporting and Writing About People with Disabilities," produced by the Research and Training Center on Independent Living, University of Kansas....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment
California Hosts First Youth Leadership Forum
California Hosts First Youth Leadership Forum
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1992
The California Governor’s Committee for Employment of Disabled...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix B: Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations Preamble)
Section 36.101 Purpose (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Section 36.101 Purpose (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Section 36.101 states the purpose of the rule, which is to effectuate title III of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.4000 Separate benefit/integrated setting
A primary goal of the ADA is the equal participation of individuals with disabilities in the "mainstream" of American society....
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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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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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12112(d)(2)(A) Prohibited examination or inquiry
-Except as provided in paragraph (3), a covered entity shall not conduct a medical examination or make inquiries of a job applicant as to whether such applicant is an individual with a disability...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12112(d)(2)(A) Prohibited examination or inquiry
Except as provided in paragraph (3), a covered entity shall not conduct a medical examination or make inquiries of a job applicant as to whether such applicant is an individual with a disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADAAG Manual
Leased/ Assigned Parking
Use of accessible spaces by people without disabilities may be possible so long as access is not denied to people with disabilities as needed....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
M101.1 Purpose
The proposed standards contain technical criteria for medical diagnostic equipment that is accessible to and usable by patients with disabilities....
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Links > Employment
Work Support of Virginia Commonwealth University
Worksupport is a web portal that highlights VCU funded projects on many topics related to the employment of individuals with disabilities....
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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
Other Comments on the Technical Standard
Other Comments on the Technical Standard
Several disability organizations' comments urged the Department to require carriers and airports to consult with individuals with disabilities...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)
§ 36.311(c) Development of policies permitting the use of other power-driven mobility devices
A public accommodation shall establish policies to permit the use of other power-driven mobility devices by individuals with disabilities when it is reasonable to afford a public accommodation's...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.137(c) Development of policies permitting the use of other power-driven mobility devices
A public entity shall establish policies to permit the use of other power-driven mobility devices by individuals with disabilities when it is reasonable to allow an individual with a disability...
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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)
§ 36.302(b)(2) Illustration
A health care provider may refer an individual with a disability to another provider, if that individual is seeking, or requires, treatment or services outside of the referring provider's...