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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
1.9.1.1.4
structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities not requiring a building permit, building standards published in the California Building Standards Code relating to access for persons with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
1.9.1.1.4
structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities not requiring a building permit, building standards published in the California Building Standards Code relating to access for persons with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Security Barriers: ADA Standard Section 206.8
Section 206.8 covers scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible routes through security barriers.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-206.8 Security barriers
The accessible route shall permit persons with disabilities passing around security barriers to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the same extent provided others passing...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
§ 36.302(f)(4)(v) Group sales
If a group includes one or more individuals who need to use accessible seating because of a mobility disability or because their disability requires the use of the accessible features that...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Expanding Your Market: Accessible Customer Service Practices for Hotel and Lodging Guests with Disabilities
End Note
Good customer service practices that assist people with disabilities will bring repeat business from guests with disabilities, older travelers, and friends and families that accompany this...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments
§ 37.42(a)
approved for entry into final design or that begin construction or alteration of platforms on or after February 1, 2012, that the following performance standard is met: individuals with disabilities...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
Guidance and Section-by-Section Analysis
Guidance and Section-by-Section Analysis
This section provides a detailed description of the Department’s changes to the meaning and interpretation of the definition of ‘‘disability’’...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
§ 35.138(d)(5) Group sales
If a group includes one or more individuals who need to use accessible seating because of a mobility disability or because their disability requires the use of the accessible features that...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.51(d)(1)
(1) The commuter authority and responsible person(s) shall consult with individuals with disabilities affected by the plan....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.167(j)(4)
(4) In all signage designating priority seating areas for elderly persons and persons with disabilities, or designating wheelchair securement areas, the entity shall include language informing...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.42(a)
approved for entry into final design or that begin construction or alteration of platforms on or after February 1, 2012, that the following performance standard is met: individuals with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12112(d)(3)(A)
(A) all entering employees are subjected to such an examination regardless of disability;...
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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)
§382.41(f)
(f) The types of services to passengers with a disability that are or are not available on the flight....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
§27.13(b)(2)
(2) The procedures must be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12112(d)(3)(A)
(A) all entering employees are subjected to such an examination regardless of disability;...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12143(c)(1)(B)
(B) to one other individual accompanying the individual with the disability; and...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
§1193.23(b)(3)
(3) Working cooperatively with appropriate disability-related organizations; and...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
§ 37.17(b)(2)
(2) The procedures must be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.17(b)(2)
(2) The procedures must be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
2.2(c) Regarded as Substantially Limited
Such protection is necessary, because, as the Supreme Court has stated and the Congress has reiterated, "society's myths and fears about disability and disease are as handicapping as are...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
Inaccessible Town Program
However, when such special activities or services are provided for people with disabilities, the town must permit a person with a disability to choose to participate in services, programs...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Inquiries about service animals. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The proposed section stated that a public accommodation may ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what task or work the animal has been trained to do but may not require...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Settlement Agreement
I. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
Community evacuation plans to enable people who have mobility disabilities, are blind or have low vision, are deaf or hard of hearing, have cognitive disabilities, mental illness, or other...