counter, locate the accessible counter close to the cash register so that a person using a wheelchair is visible to sales or service personnel and to minimize the reach for a person with a disability...
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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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11B-904.2 Approach
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Publications
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws www.ada.gov/ta-pubs-pg2.htm#Anchor-14210 800-514-0301 (voice) 800-514-0383 (TTY) Americans with Disabilities Act: Questions and Answers www.ada.gov...
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Executive Order 13132 (Federalism)
The final rule is issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).52 The ADA is civil rights legislation that was enacted by Congress pursuant...
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33. Does an employer have to change a person's supervisor as a form of reasonable accommodation?
is protected from disability-based discrimination by a supervisor, including disability-based harassment....
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Contractors
Contractors This manual recognizes the important role that contractors play in providing services, equipment, and other accommodations to passengers with disabilities....
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Service animal
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iii. Radiological Diagnostic equipment
Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and X-rays, including Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scans and mammography, are difficult to access for individuals with disabilities...
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1193.23(b)(3) (Advisory Guidance)
Paragraph (b)(3) Working Cooperatively with Appropriate Disability-Related Organizations 1....
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1193.23(b)(1) (Advisory Guidance)
Clearly, "involvement" of persons with disabilities is not appropriate in this case. 2....
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Service animal
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ADA/Section 504 Design Guide - Accessible Cells in Correction Facilities
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ADA/Section 504 Design Guide: Accessible...
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§27.7(b)(1)(iii)
(iii) Provide a qualified person with a disability with an aid, benefit, or service that is not as effective in affording equal opportunity to obtain the same result, to gain the same benefit...
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What does the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) say?
The ACAA prohibits U.S. and foreign air carriers from discriminating against an air traveler with a disability on the basis of such disability (49 U.S.C. 41705)....
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§ 36.303(c)(1)
(1) A public accommodation shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to ensure effective communication with individuals with disabilities....
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Adaptability
The ability of certain building spaces and elements, such as kitchen counters, sinks, and grab bars, to be added or altered so as to accommodate the needs of individuals with or without disabilities...
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§1630.14(d)(2) Voluntary
An employee health program that includes disability-related inquiries or medical examinations (including disability-related inquiries or medical examinations that are part of a health risk...
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ASSESSMENT, PROGRESS, ACHIEVEMENT, AND GRADING
Some equipment and technologies may allow for more accurate assessments of the incremental improvements made by children and youth with disabilities....
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Introduction of new § 35.152 for detention and correctional facilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In view of the statistics regarding the current percentage of inmates with mobility disabilities, the fact that prison populations include large numbers of aging inmates who are not eligible...
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Accessibility of Airport Facilities
leased, or operated by a carrier at a commercial service airport, including parking and ground transportation, must comply with the Standards for Accessible Design under the Americans with Disabilities...
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§35.130(g) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The individuals covered under this paragraph are any individuals who are discriminated against because of their known association with an individual with a disability....
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RELEASE OF CLAIMS
of the Settlement Agreement, all claims for injunctive, declaratory or other non-monetary relief that were brought, could have been brought, or could be brought in the future under any disability...
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Solutions for Five Common ADA Access Problems at Polling Places
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public entities to ensure that people with disabilities can access and use their voting facilities....
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Section 1630.10(a)—In General
Section 1630.10(a)—In General The purpose of this provision is to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from job opportunities unless they are actually unable to...
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3.5 Some Examples of Reasonable Accommodation
This is necessary because people who have any particular disability may have very different abilities and limitations....