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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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)
List of Subjects for 28 CFR Part 35
Administrative practice and procedure, Buildings and facilities, Civil rights, Communications, Individuals with disabilities, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, State and local governments...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.201(a)
(a) Whenever an OTRB makes an intermediate or rest stop, a passenger with a disability, including an individual using a wheelchair, shall be permitted to leave and return to the bus on the...
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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)
Assessment factors. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
assurance that the device is being used for a mobility disability, including a verbal representation by the person with a disability that is not contradicted by observable fact, or the...
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Links > Publication
Best Practices for Accessible Prescription Drug Labeling Brochure
Access Board’s (http://www.access-board.gov) 18-member working group with representation of national disability organizations and industry groups representing retail, mail order, and independent...
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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)
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
ADA Solutions, Inc. Cast in Place Replaceable Tactile Pavers
All of our truncated dome tactile surfaces are in full compliance with the American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), Public Right-of-Way (PROW) and California Title 24...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Delta Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet 9158-SB-DST
installed from above the sink
DIAMOND Seal Technology features a valve embedded with diamonds to ensure like-new operation for the life of the faucet
Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Yale 5800 Series Cast Iron Door Closer
• Meets requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI/BHMA A117.1
• 10-year limited warranty door closing...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Quantum Single Load Dryer Front Control by Speed Queen
With over 48 million people today who qualify as disabled, meeting their needs is essential in commercial laundry equipment....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Ultratech Shelf-Top TTY
The Public TTY meets the requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a public text telephone....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel TS8000 Grade 2 Fire Rim Device
CODE COMPLIANCE
ANSI/BHMA
A156.3 Grade 2 certified
UL
UL listed for 3-hour fire hardware
BAA
Meets requirements of the Buy American Act
ADA
Meets guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Accessible Reverse Butterfly GR2005-1-90-W
But too many of these fresh-air gyms neglect a key population: individuals with mobility impairments, who due to their disabilities are more prone to sedentary lifestyles....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
T-Base Communications Alternate Format Company
Statement
To be the full-service accessible communications department to large enterprise and government entities helping them communicate securely with their blind, low vision and print disabled...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Accessible Butterfly GR2005-1-08-W
But too many of these fresh-air gyms neglect a key population: individuals with mobility impairments, who due to their disabilities are more prone to sedentary lifestyles....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Lift-U® Fold-Out Ramp Plus
transition
No hydraulics – all electric operation
Available in 30″ and 32″ widths
Object detection feature – should the ramp encounter an obstruction, the drive motor is disabled...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Queue Solutions QueuePro Twin
The bottom belt is 27” inches from the ground making this stanchion ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Requirements - Testing Accommodations
What Testing Accommodations Must Be Provided?
Testing entities must ensure that the test scores of individuals with disabilities accurately reflect the individual’s aptitude or achievement level or whatever skill the exam or test is...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > FCC Consumer Guide: Telecommunications Access for People with Disabilities
Filing a complaint with the FCC
Before an informal complaint can be filed, consumers with disabilities (or their representatives) must request assistance from the FCC Disability Rights Office....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
1. The ADA
Bush signed into law the ADA, a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. ...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > Department of Defense Memorandum: Adoption of the ABA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Department of Defense Memorandum: Adoption of the ABA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
It is the goal of the Department of Defense (DoD) to make its facilities accessible to persons with disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-101.1 General
This chapter contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-101.1 General
This chapter contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-101.1 General
This chapter contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities....
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Legal Documents > Reynoldson, Pixley, Whedbee v. City of Seattle - Class Action Complaint Regarding the Pedestrian Right of Way
FACTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CLAIMS
As a result, persons with mobility disabilities have been denied access to the accommodations and services available to the general public....