Not all play areas must be upgraded to be accessible, but enough playgrounds must be upgraded to ensure that children with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate....
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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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Are all play areas required to be upgraded to the design specifications in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design?
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§ 35.136(h) Fees or surcharges
A public entity shall not ask or require an individual with a disability to post a deposit, pay a fee or surcharge, or comply with other requirements not generally applicable to other citizens...
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Development of Technical Assistance Manual
In creating this manual, DOT held meetings with representatives from the disability community, air carriers, and organizations that contract with air carriers to provide disability-related...
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End note
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department of Transportation amends 49 CFR parts 37 and 38 as follows: PART 37—TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES...
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§35.150(d)(1)
A public entity shall provide an opportunity to interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, to participate in...
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List of Subjects for 28 CFR Part 36
Administrative practice and procedure, Buildings and facilities, Business and industry, Civil rights, Individuals with disabilities, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements....
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Q7. What questions can a covered entity's employees ask to determine if a dog is a service animal?
In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?...
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1. b. ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities...
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B. Exercise equipment and furniture
Exercise equipment and furniture Individuals with disabilities have expressed concerns over the years about an inability to use exercise equipment and furniture in health clubs, hotel...
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Job Accommodation Network
This first-of-its-kind technical assistance center provides free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues....
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Overview
A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability....
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Human Subject Testing
Subjects were recruited by gender and mobility limitation (no known disability, ambulatory with limited mobility, ambulatory with assistive devices, and manual wheelchair use)....
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Transportation as an Employment Support
Transportation as an Employment Support ________________________________________________________________ 1983 Across the nation, disability advocates draw attention to the importance...
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§ 35.160(b)(2)
In determining what types of auxiliary aids and services are necessary, a public entity shall give primary consideration to the requests of individuals with disabilities....
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§ 35.150(d)(1)
A public entity shall provide an opportunity to interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, to participate in...
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ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
[DSA-AC & HCD 1-AC] A continuous unobstructed path connecting accessible elements and spaces of an accessible site, building or facility that can be negotiated by a person with a disability...
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ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
[DSA-AC & HCD 1-AC] A continuous unobstructed path connecting accessible elements and spaces of an accessible site, building or facility that can be negotiated by a person with a disability...
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Appendix C to Part 35— Guidance to Revisions to ADA Title II and Title III Regulations Revising the Meaning and Interpretation of the Definition of “Disability” and Other Provisions in Order To Incorporate the Requirements of the ADA Amendments Act
Note: This appendix contains guidance providing a section-by-section analysis of the revisions to 28 CFR parts 35 and 36 published on August 11, 2016. Click here to view Appendix...
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"We Welcome Service Animals" National Campaign Video
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State of California Disability Access Services (DAS) - Digital Access: Websites, Documents & Section 508
Contact Disability Access Services (DAS) (916) 558-5755 (844) 729-2800 (TTY) Email: DASinfo@dor.ca.gov DAS Trainings Introduction to ADA/FEHA Practical...
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§382.23(b)(1)
(1) You may require a medical certificate for a passenger with a disability—...
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1630.3(e)
(e) Homosexuality and bisexuality are not impairments and so are not disabilities as defied in this part....
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12188(b)(2)(A)(iii)
(iii) making facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;...
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Sec.36.504(a)(1)(iii)
(iii) Making facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;...
