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Search Results "Disability"
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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Section 1630.15(b) and (c) Disparate Impact Defenses
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Section 1630.2(j) Substantially Limits
Section 1630.2(j) Substantially Limits In any case involving coverage solely under the “regarded as” prong of the definition of “disability” (e.g., cases where reasonable accommodation...
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Federal Publications
Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments A Guide to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities...
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Conclusion
When disability-based discrimination occurs within the school setting, it can be the result of an error, oversight, or misunderstanding, as opposed to an intentional desire to break the...
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How to File a Charge of Employment Discrimination
events took place Why you believe you were discriminated against (for example, because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability...
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Delta Single Handle Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet 472-DST
Benefits DIAMOND Seal Technology features a valve embedded with diamonds to ensure like-new operation for the life of the faucet Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities...
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BEST Door Lever Hardware Cylindrical Locks - 5K
• ADA–Americans With Disabilities Act: 5K series – The design and operation of the BEST® cylindrical lock meets the intent of the standard for ANSI A117.1 section 404.2.6 and Illinois...
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BEA Inc. Keyswitches Access Control Devices
maintained contact • Capable of switching 6A @ 125 VAC or 3A @ 250 VAC • Combo plate allows for independent operation of the push plate and key switch, or allows the key switch to activate or disable...
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Cornelius, Inc. FlavorFusion Ice Drink Dispenser
dispense times and flow rate are easy to adjust No flavour carry-over between drinks Cold carbonation provides consistent drink quality Meets ADA (Americans with Disabilities...
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Trimco 1069 Series ADA Pocket Door Pull
The Trimco 1069 Series pocket door pulls are uniquely designed to meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for pocket door applications....
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Cornelius, Inc. Viper High Output Frozen Dispenser
C3 technology provides unmatched drink profile consistency Green feature provides up to 25% in energy savings compared to traditional FCB equipment ADA (Americans with Disabilities...
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Harris Communications Inc. ADA Compliant Guest Room Kit 500A Hard Case
It doesn't have to be complicated or expensive for your facility to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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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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M101.1 Purpose
contain scoping and technical requirements for medical diagnostic equipment (diagnostic equipment) to ensure accessibility to, and usability of the diagnostic equipment by patients with disabilities...
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§1630.2(o)(3)
(3) To determine the appropriate reasonable accommodation it may be necessary for the covered entity to initiate an informal, interactive process with the individual with a disability in...
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§1630.2(g)(2)
(2) An individual may establish coverage under any one or more of these three prongs of the definition of disability, i.e., paragraphs (g)(1)(i) (the “actual disability” prong), (g)(1)(ii...
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§ 37.121(a)
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each public entity operating a fixed route system shall provide paratransit or other special service to individuals with disabilities...
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11B-1009.2 Pool lifts
Pool lift seats with backs will enable a larger population of persons with disabilities to use the lift....
