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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.5(i)(4)
designated or specified transportation services, public and private entities shall give priority to those methods that offer services, programs, and activities to qualified individuals with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Residential Dwelling Units for Sale: ADA Standard Section 233.3.2
Section 233.3.2 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for residential dwelling units for sale.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
Intent
Advisory Reference Manual published by the State of California Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect, but it includes and compares requirements of Americans with Disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
Intent
Advisory Reference Manual published by the State of California Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect, but it includes and compares requirements of Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-227.2 Check-out aisles
Note: Operational procedures are often necessary to ensure the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements are met....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-227.2 Check-out aisles
Note: Operational procedures are often necessary to ensure the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements are met....
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Legal Documents > Reynoldson, Pixley, Whedbee v. City of Seattle - Class Action Complaint Regarding the Pedestrian Right of Way
INTRODUCTION
Federal and state disability access laws were enacted to provide persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate fully in civic life....
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Links > News/Social Media
University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Our Mission
To provide support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
What is Autism? ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA: Know Your Rights - Returning Service Members with Disabilities
New Construction and Alterations
were built or altered since the ADA went into effect must comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design so that the facility is accessible to and usable by people who have mobility disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: Enforcement Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA
To whom does the Guidance apply?
The ADA's requirements regarding disability-related inquiries and medical examinations apply to all of the employees of a covered employer, whether or not they have disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.29(d)
(d) If, because there is not a seat available on a flight for a safety assistant whom the carrier has determined to be necessary, a passenger with a disability holding a confirmed reservation...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35, Appendix B: 1991 ADA Title II Regulations Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis
§35.101 Purpose
§35.101 Purpose
Section 35.101 states the purpose of the rule, which is to effectuate subtitle A of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the Act), which prohibits...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)
§ 36.302(c)(4) General requirements
The work or tasks performed by a service animal shall be directly related to the handler's disability. ...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.136(d) General requirements
The work or tasks performed by a service animal shall be directly related to the handler's disability. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
ACCESS
ACCESS
A step-by-step process for resolving issues involving passengers with disabilities appears later in this manual....
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12182(b)(2)(A)(i)
(i) the imposition or application of eligibility criteria that screen out or tend to screen out an individual with a disability or any class of individuals with disabilities from fully and...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 -- Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments, Preamble
NPRM and Comments
require that Web sites operated by transportation providers be made accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired or otherwise have difficulty using Web sites because of a disability...