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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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Appendix C: Resources
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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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How to Assess your Business for Accessibility
In America, approximately one in every five people live 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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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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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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Program Accessibility
The legislator can meet a person with a disability at another accessible location....
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Re: Service Counters
The intent of this section of the code is to provide not only an accessible counter surface for the disabled to utilize, but also to allow a free flow interaction with an employee on the...
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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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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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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....
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D. Beyond TTYs: Providing 9-1-1 and Emergency Services Via New Communication Technologies
Some people who have hearing disabilities do not have access to TTYs....
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F. Emergency Shelter Programs
Regardless of who operates a shelter, the ADA generally requires shelter operations to be conducted in a way that offers people with disabilities the same benefits – e.g., safety, comfort...
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Background
A recent study published in the Journal of Women's Health, highlighted that women with disabilities may be less likely to receive a mammogram compared to women without a disability....
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Number of accessible cells. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
requires at least two percent (2%), but no fewer than one, of the cells in newly constructed detention and correctional facilities to have accessibility features for individuals with mobility disabilities...
