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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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C101.2 Equivalent Facilitation
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E101.2 Equivalent Facilitation
The use of an alternative design or technology that results in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by...
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Safety Considerations
However, when carriers exercise this authority, they must not discriminate against a passenger with a disability on the basis of disability. [Sec. 382.31(d)]...
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§ 36.302(c)(8)
A public accommodation shall not ask or require an individual with a disability to pay a surcharge, even if people accompanied by pets are required to pay fees, or to comply with other requirements...
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§35.130(b)(1)(v) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (b)(1)(v) provides that a public entity may not aid or perpetuate discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability by providing significant assistance to an agency...
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§35.101 Purpose (Section-by-Section Analysis)
(Section-by-Section Analysis) 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...
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Sec.36.302(b)(1) General
A public accommodation may refer an individual with a disability to another public accommodation, if that individual is seeking, or requires, treatment or services outside of the referring...
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E101.2 Equivalent Facilitation
The use of an alternative design or technology that results in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by...
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C101.2 Equivalent Facilitation
The use of an alternative design or technology that results in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by...
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INTRODUCTION
The "Myths and Misconceptions" information compiled by the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) for businesses and building access requirements is a resource guide....
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§1630.2(j)(1)(ii)
(ii) An impairment is a disability within the meaning of this section if it substantially limits the ability of an individual to perform a major life activity as compared to most people...
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The Rehabilitation Act
_______________________________________________________ 9/26/1973 The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 marks a major step forward in legislation impacting the employment of people with disabilities...
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§ 35.136(h) Surcharges
A public entity shall not ask or require an individual with a disability to pay a surcharge, even if people accompanied by pets are required to pay fees, or to comply with other requirements...
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§ 37.171 Equivalency requirement for demand responsive service operated by private entities not primarily engaged in the business of transporting people
the business of transporting people which operates a demand responsive system shall ensure that its system, when viewed in its entirety, provides equivalent service to individuals with disabilities...
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Test A (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Nor is age a disability....
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2. Whether this person can perform this job without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of the person or others
The doctor should be informed that the employer must be able to show that an exclusion of an individual with a disability because of a risk to health or safety meets the "direct threat"...
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What do I do if a passenger claims that he or she is allergic to someone else’s service animal?
First, remember that not all allergies rise to the level of a disability....
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GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
and subject to the terms and coverage of this Agreement, edX, with respect to www.edx.org, its mobile applications, and the Platform: Shall not discriminate on the basis of disability...
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Sections 35.101 and 36.101—Purpose and Broad Coverage
The proposed language in paragraph (b) stated that the primary purpose of the ADA Amendments Act is to make it easier for people with disabilities to obtain protection under the ADA....
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Additional benefits of water closet clearance standards
Wheelchair users, including veterans returning from our Nation’s wars with disabilities, are taught to transfer onto toilets from the side....
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Additional benefits of water closet clearance standards
Wheelchair users, including veterans returning from our Nation's wars with disabilities, are taught to transfer onto toilets from the side....
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EXHIBIT G
Language for Sign/Decal QuikTrip is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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TEACHING STYLE
Inclusive teaching styles create a climate and culture of participation for children and youth with and without disabilities....
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Service Animal:
Any animal that is individually trained or able to provide assistance to a qualified person with a disability or any animal shown by documentation to be necessary for the emotional well...