Prohibited examinations and inquiries A covered entity shall not require a medical examination and shall not make inquiries of an employee as to whether such employee is an individual 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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12112(d)(4)(A) Prohibited examinations and inquiries
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§ 36.302(c)(9)(i)
(i) A public accommodation 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...
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Q1. What is a service animal?
Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. ...
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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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General Tips
Focus on the person, not on the disability. Offer people with a disability the same dignity, consideration, respect, and rights you expect for yourself....
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Section 1630.2(j)(1)(ii) Significant or Severe Restriction Not Required; Nonetheless, Not Every Impairment Is Substantially Limiting
Nonetheless, not every impairment will constitute a ‘disability’ within the meaning of this section.”...
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ACCESS
ACCESS Ask the passenger with a disability how you may assist with concerns....
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General Provisions
The Supervisor shall not exclude qualified individuals with disabilities from participation in or deny them the benefits of the voting program or services, or subject them to discrimination...
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1.1 Recognizing the Barriers
about people with disabilities Some of the facility’s policies and procedures discriminate against people with disabilities Have you experienced any of these problems?...
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The Inspection Team
Sites should be inspected by you as the meeting planner and by people with disabilities who have a user’s perspective....
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5.2 Job Advertisements and Notices
Specific information about essential functions will attract applicants, including individuals with disabilities, who have appropriate qualifications....
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Chapter 7 Emergency Management Under Title II of the ADA
In this Chapter, you will learn how to make emergency management programs, services, and activities accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities....
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Can a charging party file a charge on more than one basis?
An individual with a disability can file a charge of discrimination on more than one basis....
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1009.2 Pool Lifts
Pool lift seats with backs will enable a larger population of persons with disabilities to use the lift....
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Communication Barriers
Poor communication between a provider and a person with a disability inhibits accurate diagnosis and treatment. (The limited time that doctors spend during visits is also a barrier.)...
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COMMUNICATIONS {Subpart E}
COMMUNICATIONS {Subpart E} “A public entity shall take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with applicants, participants, and members of the public with disabilities are as...
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Complaints Resolution Official (CRO):
familiar with the requirements of part 382 and the air carrier’s policies and procedures addressing part 382 and the provision of services, facilities, and accommodations to passengers with disabilities...
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12182(b)(2)(B)(ii) Equivalent service
capacity of 16 passengers or less (including the driver) for use on such system after the effective date of this subparagraph that is not readily accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities...
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2. HOW TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES IN EVALUATING NEW MEDICAL OFFICE
SPACE
Many facilities were built without features that accommodate people with disabilities, including people who use wheelchairs....
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Declaration of “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week”
Declaration of “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week” ________________________________________________________________ 8/11/1945 The return of service members with disabilities...
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1009.2 Pool Lifts
Pool lift seats with backs will enable a larger population of persons with disabilities to use the lift....
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D. Reasonable Modifications
But there are many other functions that service animals perform for people with a variety of disabilities....
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Section 1630.2(k) Record of a Substantially Limiting Impairment
limits or limited a major life activity is an individual with a disability....
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§382.55(a)
(a) All passengers, including those with disabilities, are subject to TSA security screening requirements at U.S. airports....