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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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§ 35.130(b)(1)(v)
(v) Aid or perpetuate discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability by providing significant assistance to an agency, organization, or person that discriminates on the...
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Building a Winning Record
Throughout the 1980s, the disability community recorded an impressive string of judicial and legislative victories that helped build the disability movement’s credibility in Washington....
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11B-208.2.3.3 Parking for guests, employees, and other non-residents
Note: When assigned parking is provided, Chapter 11A indicates designated accessible parking for the adaptable residential dwelling units shall be provided on requests of residents with disabilities...
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11B-208.2.3.3 Parking for guests, employees, and other non-residents
Note: When assigned parking is provided, Chapter 11A indicates designated accessible parking for the adaptable residential dwelling units shall be provided on requests of residents with disabilities...
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Section 1630.9(b)
Section 1630.9(b) This provision states that an employer or other covered entity cannot prefer or select a qualified individual without a disability over an equally qualified individual...
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Other Justice Department Publications
In addition to the 2016 Checklist, election officials should consult the Department’s 7-page publication on the rights of voters with disabilities, The Americans with Disabilities Act and...
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SUMMARY
Although disability access regulations can seem confusing, if you keep in mind the goal of the ADA and State law is to provide full and equal access to your disabled customers, you have...
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General Nondiscrimination Requirement
Consistent with the requirements of Title III of the ADA, Blockbuster will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of any...
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11B-1009.2 Pool lifts
Pool lift seats with backs enable a larger population of persons with disabilities to use the lift....
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Location or Dispersion of Cells
Location or Dispersion of Cells Dispersing accessible cells throughout a facility ensures that inmates with disabilities are able to be housed with inmates of the same classification levels...
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§27.7(b)(1)(v)
(v) Aid or perpetuate discrimination against a qualified person with a disability by providing financial or other assistance to an agency, organization, or person that discriminates on the...
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List of Subjects
Buildings Buses Civil Rights Handicapped Individuals with Disabilities Mass Transportation Railroads Reporting and recordkeeping...
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What Does Working with Your Health Care Provider Mean?
People with disabilities have the same health care needs as those who are nondisabled....
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Service animal
Service animal means any dog or other common domestic animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including, but not limited...
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§ 35.104 Service animal
Service animal means any dog or other common domestic animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability, including, but...
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IV. Program Access
State and local governments-- Must ensure that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from services, programs, and activities because buildings are inaccessible....
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Focus and Sponsorship
Its defining focus is the transition from a fragmented national disability policy, which often worked to the detriment of people with disabilities, to an affirmation of the basic civil rights...
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§27.7(a) General
No qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of his disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination...
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Section 36.301 Eligibility Criteria (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
For example, public accommodations may not require that an individual with a disability be accompanied by an attendant....
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2.4 Program Accessibility.
An airport operator must ensure that its services, programs, or activities are accessible to persons with disabilities. 2.4.2 28 CFR § 35.130(b)(7)....
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Introduction
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Effective Communication
Many people with disabilities are prevented from participating fully in programs, activities and services because of communication difficulties....
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Choice of Device
Choice of Device People with disabilities have the right to choose whatever mobility device best suits their needs....