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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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REASONABLE PORTION
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How to Assess your Business for Accessibility
In America, approximately one in every five people live with a disability....
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"Direct Threat" to Self
A determination that a person might cause harm to himself or herself cannot be based on stereotypes, patronizing assumptions about a person with a disability, or generalized fears about...
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Recitals
the City has, in its handling of curbs, sidewalks, and pedestrian rights of way located in the City of Los Angeles: (i) acted intentionally to discriminate against persons with mobility disabilities...
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Reasonable Accommodation
-3.1 OVERVIEW OF LEGAL OBLIGATIONS An employer must provide a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability...
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DOT/FTA Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Guidance Circular FTA C 4710.1
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S....
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7.6 Training
7.6 Training Employees with disabilities must be provided equal opportunities to participate in training to improve job performance and provide opportunity for advancement....
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Appendix C: Resources
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability www.ncpad.org NCPAD is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
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E. Services in the Cabin
Within the aircraft cabin, when requested by a passenger with a disability or when offered and accepted by a passenger with a disability, you must assist the passenger in: moving...
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Reasonable Modification of Policies and Procedures
Sometimes a practice that seems neutral makes it difficult or impossible for a person with a disability to participate....
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Department of HHS Dear Colleague Letter: Guidance and Resources for Electronic Information Technology: Ensuring Equal Access to All Health Services and Benefits Provided Through Electronic Means
In this vein, we draw your attention to the fact that many Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) devices and systems are inaccessible to people with disabilities, limiting their ability...
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FAA Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A: Access to Airport by Individuals with Disabilities
Office of Airport Safety & Standards - Airport Engineering Division Description This AC provides guidance and recommendations for ensuring access to airports by individuals with disabilities...
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Appendix C to Part 36—Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities originally published on July 26, 1991 (1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Click here for the 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis
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Program Accessibility
The legislator can meet a person with a disability at another accessible location....
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V. PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
The Information Line is a key link between the public and the Department's Disability Rights Section....
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1630.7(a)
(a) That have the effect of discriminating on the basis of disability; or...
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12112(b)(3)(A)
(A) that have the effect of discrimination on the basis of disability; or...
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12112(b)(3)(A)
(A) that have the effect of discrimination on the basis of disability;...
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§1630.7(a)
(a) That have the effect of discriminating on the basis of disability; or...
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§1193.33(c)(1)
(1) Accessibility requirements of individuals with disabilities;...
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§1193.33(c)(2)
(2) Means of communicating with individuals with disabilities;...
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§ 37.215(b)(1)(iv)
(iv) The volume of complaints by passengers with disabilities....
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§ 37.215(a)(1)(iv)
(iv) The volume of complaints by passengers with disabilities....
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6.3 Examinations and Inquiries Before Employment
This prohibition is necessary because the results of such inquiries and examinations frequently are used to exclude people with disabilities from jobs they are able to perform....
