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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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Allegion Falcon SC90 Series Surface Mounted Door Control
Additionally, the SC90 Series is designed to meet the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI A117.1. The SC90 Series is ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 3 certified....
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ADA Solutions, Inc. Cast in Place Tactile Surface
Cast-In-Place Tile Standard sizes: 24" x 36", 24" x 48", 24" x 60", 36" x 48" and 36" x 60" All of our truncated dome tactile surfaces are in full compliance with the American Disabilities...
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Norton Surface Mounted 2800ST Cam Action Closer
The efficiency and flat power curve comply with the opening force requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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Midmark Ritter 223 Barrier-Free® Power Examination Table
Designed to lower to just 18-inches in height, the Ritter 222 Barrier-Free® Power Exam Table makes it easier for your practice to accommodate the elderly, expectant mothers or patients with disabilities...
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Aluminum Swaged SG Series Pressure-Locked Grating
By using the most modern technology available, swaged bar grating allows for a variety of spacings including those that conform to the "Americans with Disabilities Act"....
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Cybex Total Access Arc Trainer
Ability over disability. Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor....
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Falcon Waterfree Technologies Vitreous China Urinal F-4000
It also complies with the American Disabilities Act guidelines and ANSI A117.1 for accessible and usable buildings and facilities and with the International Plumbing Code and National Standard...
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Sloan Royal® Exposed Water Closet Flushometer
The Royal Flushometer is designed to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other accessibility laws and guidelines....
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American Standard Jetbrook Urinal
MEETS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GUIDELINES AND ANSI A117.1 ACCESSIBLE AND USEABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES - CHECK LOCAL CODES. - When installed so top of rim is 432mm (17") from...
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Inclusion Solutions Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) Shelter Tool Kit
At Inclusion Solutions we have many products that will make your shelters accessible to people with disabilities, including: ramps, signage, matting for unpaved areas, and alert systems....
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QuickCaption CART Services Realtime Captioning Software
Realtime Captioning has quickly become the new standard for the deaf or hearing-impaired community and for institutions seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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Lynx Grills Inc. 36” Grill - 1 ProSear Burner & 2 Stainless Steel Burners (L600ADA)
Features: Lynx is proud to introduce the first freestanding cart grill designed for individuals with disabilities....
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How is a charge of discrimination filed?
., disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, retaliation); the issue or issues involved in the alleged discriminatory act(s) (e.g., hiring, promotion, wages,...
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Reasonable Modification
Public entities must reasonably modify their rules, policies, and procedures to avoid discriminating against people with disabilities.19 Requiring a driver’s license as proof of identity...
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§ 382.23 Airport facilities
(b) Air carriers shall ensure that the terminal facilities and services subject to this section shall be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals...
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‘‘direct threat’’
Arline, 480 U.S. 273 (1987), the Supreme Court recognized that there is a need to balance the interests of people with disabilities against legitimate concerns for public safety....
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Circulation Path
A circulation path is considered a usable circulation path if it meets one of the following criteria: A person with disabilities is able to travel unassisted through the circulation...
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Existing Facilities That Are Not Altered
The Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act contain requirements for state and local governments regarding program accessibility and...
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Disputes and Disagreements Regarding FAPE and non-FAPE Matters
to establish and implement a system of procedural safeguards for parents to appeal district actions regarding the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of students with disabilities...
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Primary Consideration
Public entities are required to give primary consideration to the type of auxiliary aid or service requested by the person with the disability unless they can demonstrate that another equally...
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BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND The United States Department of Justice (the “Department”) opened an investigation of Coconino County (“County”) under title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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III-3.1000 General
A public accommodation may not discriminate against an individual with a disability in the operation of a place of public accommodation....
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RELAY CALLS
Beginning immediately as of the effective date of this Agreement, to provide equal access to its telephone services for individuals with disabilities, THE CREDIT UNION shall require...
