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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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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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ADA Title IV: Telecommunications Relay Services
Title IV addresses telephone and television access for people with hearing and speech disabilities....
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How Quickly Should A Testing Entity Respond To A Request For Testing Accommodations?
A testing entity must respond in a timely manner to requests for testing accommodations so as to ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. ...
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QUESTION: WHAT KINDS OF ANIMALS ARE REGARDED AS SERVICE ANIMALS?
* Consequently, the Department understands a service animal to be any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability,...
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Purpose
Bush signed into law the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. ...
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Purpose
Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. ...
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Security
particularly those enacted after the terrorist hijackings and tragic events of September 11, 2001, which affect or may affect the types of accommodations and services provided to passengers with disabilities...
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Fire Safety Evacuation Planning
Evacuation plans and procedures should address the needs of all facility occupants, including those with disabilities....
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Section 36.208(a) (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Commenters representing individuals with disabilities generally supported this provision, but suggested revisions to further limit its application....
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Signatures
BOND Chief Disability Rights Section Civil Rights Division AMANDA MAISELS Acting Deputy Chief Disability Rights Section Civil Rights Division Date: March 10, 2014 ________/s...
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Section 1630.2(j)(1)(i) Broad Construction; not a Demanding Standard
Congress stated in the ADA Amendments Act that the definition of disability “shall be construed in favor of broad coverage,” and that “the term ‘substantially limits' shall be interpreted...
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8.3 Illegal Use of Drugs
8.3 Illegal Use of Drugs An employer may discharge or deny employment to current illegal users of drugs, on the basis of such drug use, without fear of being held liable for disability...
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Use of Mandatory Language in Proposed Guidelines
intended to be adopted, with or without additions and modifications, as accessibility standards in regulations issued by other federal agencies implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Introduction
responsible for developing accessibility guidelines for the design, construction, and alteration of facilities to ensure that they are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Miniature Horses
Some people with disabilities use miniature horses rather than dogs because they live longer, have peripheral vision, and are permitted in religions where dogs are not acceptable....
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I. GENERAL NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Shall not deny individuals with disabilities, including the Private Plaintiffs, the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages...
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Can I Get Additional ADA Information and Assistance?
This program is designed to help people with disabilities understand their rights and to help employers understand their responsibilities under the law....