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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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G. Supplies
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Common Problems with Access to Programs, Generally
Now, people with disabilities drive down the walkway and transfer in and out of their vehicles on the fishing platform....
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Overview
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Research Digest reported that physical activity is 4.5 times lower for children and youth with disabilities than their peers without...
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PROGRAM OPTIONS
PE and athletics can be offered in various degrees of inclusion in programs and activities with children and youth without disabilities....
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9.2 Is a Worker Injured on the Job Protected by the ADA?
disability."...
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Section 1630.2(j)(3) Predictable Assessments
Section 1630.2(j)(3) Predictable Assessments As the regulations point out, disability is determined based on an individualized assessment. There is no “per se” disability....
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Background
In order for people with disabilities to benefit on the same level as people without disabilities, leisure and recreation services must be inclusive and accessible (Stumbo, Wang & Pegg...
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Other specific exclusions
Other specific exclusions The Act states that homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and therefore are not disabilities under the ADA....
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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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§ 36.302(f)(2)(i)
(i) Inform individuals with disabilities, their companions, and third parties purchasing tickets for accessible seating on behalf of individuals with disabilities of the locations of all...
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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 either disabled or nondisabled...
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§ 35.138(b)(1)
(1) Inform individuals with disabilities, their companions, and third parties purchasing tickets for accessible seating on behalf of individuals with disabilities of the locations of all...
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Usable
Means that individuals with disabilities have access to the full functionality and documentation for the product, including instructions, product information (including accessible feature...
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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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Chapter 7 Addendum 1: Title II Checklist (Emergency Management)
cognitive and psychiatric disabilities, people with disabilities who use service animals, and other people with disabilities who reside or visit your community who may need evacuation assistance...
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Emergency 2.0 Wiki Accessibility Toolkit
The Emergency 2.0 Wiki Accessibility Toolkit was developed to empower people with disabilities to use social media for disaster preparedness, response and recovery....
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Accessible Shared Streets: Notable Practices and Considerations for Accommodating Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities
The guide includes a description of shared streets, an overview of vision disabilities and the strategies people with vision disabilities use to navigate in the public right-of-way....
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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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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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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...
