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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(f)
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§ 35.130(f)
(f) A public entity may not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the costs of measures, such as the provision...
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11B-221.2.1.6 Specialty seating areas
buildings and facilities, if it is not readily achievable for wheelchair spaces to be placed in each specialty seating area, those services or amenities shall be provided to individuals with disabilities...
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3. Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Act provide design criteria for examination tables and chairs, weight scales, radiological and mammography equipment, and other diagnostic equipment that are accessible to people with disabilities...
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Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
What Airline Employees, Airline Contractors, and Air Travelers with Disabilities Need to Know About Access to Air Travel for Persons with Disabilities A Guide to the Air Carrier Access...
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End note
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department of Transportation amends 49 CFR parts 27 and 37, as follows: PART 27—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PROGRAMS...
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§ 36.302(f)(8)(ii) Series-of-events tickets
series-of-events tickets, it is permissible to ask the individual purchasing the tickets for accessible seating to attest in writing that the accessible seating is for a person who has a mobility disability...
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8. Q: I operate a private taxicab and I don't want animals in my taxi; they smell, shed hair and sometimes have "accidents." Am I violating the ADA if I refuse to pick up someone with a service animal?
Taxicab companies may not refuse to provide services to individuals with disabilities....
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Objective of, and legal basis for, the proposed standards
The objective of the proposed standards is to ensure that medical diagnostic equipment is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities....
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§ 35.136(i)(1) Reasonable modifications
A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a miniature horse by an individual with a disability if the miniature horse...
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§ 37.137(c) Ongoing requirement
The entity shall create an ongoing mechanism for the participation of individuals with disabilities in the continued development and assessment of services to persons with disabilities....
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CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS
Each member of the class is a "qualified person with a disability" and/or a person with a "disability" pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 12131(2), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C....
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"Service Animal'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability....
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Aluminum Flush Top SGF Series Pressure-Locked Grating
For those areas that receive a great deal of pedestrian traffic, our 1/4" opening 7-SGF-4 close space product is available which conforms with the provisions of the "Americans with Disabilities...
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Yale 3000 Series Architectural Door Closer
ADA: Series 3301 and 3501 door closers are designed to comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and ANSI standard A117.1....
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Trimco 1074 Series ADA Barn Door Lock
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Multiple functions for different applications. Ten different lever styles to choose from....
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SafePath SafeShower™ Ramp Transitions
Whether it is a commercial or residential shower, wheelchair access is often required and accomplished by using a ramp, transition or reducer to satisfy ADA and disability access codes....
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ADA Solutions, Inc. Radius Tactile Detectable Warning Surface
All of our truncated dome tactile surfaces are in full compliance with the American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), Public Right-of-Way (PROW) and California Title 24...
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American Standard Stallbrook Urinal
action 3/4" inlet spud Fixture only Meets ANSI flush requirements of 0.7 to 1.0 GPF Nominal Dimensions:15" x 18" x 38"(381 x 457 x 956mm) ADA Compliant MEETS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES...
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BEA Inc. LPR36 Series 36" Low Profile Push Plate
The LPR36 maximizes accessibility and independence for people with disabilities. The entire surface is “all-active” with four redundant membrane switches for consistent coverage....
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State and local vocational rehabilitation agencies
State and local vocational rehabilitation agencies Independent Living Centers in some 400 communities around the country provide technical assistance to employers and people with disabilities...
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IV. Eligibility for Goods and Services
In providing goods and services, a public accommodation may not use eligibility requirements that exclude or segregate individuals with disabilities, unless the requirements are necessary...
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Identification of accessible guest rooms. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This requirement is integral to ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive the information they need to benefit from the services offered by the place of lodging. ...
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Appendix B: An Example from State Legislation and Policy: Maryland
2008 Maryland Fitness and Athletic Equity Act for Students with Disabilities The Maryland law, unique in the nation and in full effect July 2011, requires local boards of education to...
