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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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Sec.36.203(a) General
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Assistive Technology (AT)
piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities...
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Universal Design
Universal Design—The principle that programs and facilities must be designed to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without separate or segregated access for people with disabilities...
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Assistive Technology (AT)
piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities...
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4.6.4* SIGNAGE
Accessible parking spaces shall be designated as reserved for the disabled by a sign showing the symbol of accessibility (see 4.30.5)....
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§ 35.133(a)
(a) A public entity shall maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities and equipment that are required to be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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11B-810.1.1 Vehicle boarding
Stations shall not be designed or constructed so as to require persons with disabilities to board or alight from a vehicle at a location other than one used by the general public....
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§ 37.167(j)(1)(i)
(i) Individuals, except other individuals with a disability or elderly persons, sitting in a location designated as priority seating for elderly and handicapped persons (or other seat as...
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§ 37.213(b)
(b) This paragraph (b) applies to small fixed route operators who choose to provide equivalent service to passengers with disabilities under §37.183(b)(2)....
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§ 37.7(a)
(a) For purposes of this part, a vehicle shall be considered to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities if it meets the requirements of this part and the standards...
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11B-810.1.1 Vehicle boarding
Stations shall not be designed or constructed so as to require persons with disabilities to board or alight from a vehicle at a location other than one used by the general public....
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TITLE II COVERAGE AND FINDINGS
Under title II of the ADA, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs...
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Section 36.302(f) Ticketing (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In response to the ANPRM, individuals with disabilities and related advocacy groups commented that the reduced requirements for accessible seating in assembly areas underscored the need...
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ADA Facilities Compliance Strategies for Private Hospitals
CONSULT - Discuss your facilities' accessibility with your own employees who have disabilities and, if available, with local accessible design consultants and/or local disability support...
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ADA Facilities Compliance Strategies for Private Entities
CONSULT - Discuss your facilities' accessibility with your own employees who have disabilities and, if available, with local accessible design consultants and/or local disability support...
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments came primarily from members of the transportation industry and the disability community....
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4. b. GOVERNMENT ADA PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guide for Small Businesses, October 15, 2002 www.sbaonline.sba.gov/ada/smbusgd.html PDF (835 KB...
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INTRODUCTION
Following an investigation, the United States brought a civil action against Harris County, Texas (“Harris County”), to enforce Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990...
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IV. DEFINITIONS
"Disability" will be defined as it is in the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12102(1). See also 28 C.F.R. § 35.108....
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Secondary ticket market. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.302(f)(7) is a new provision in the final rule that requires a public accommodation to modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that an individual with a disability...
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Secondary ticket market. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 35.138(g) is a new provision in the final rule that requires a public entity to modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that an individual with a disability, who...
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Regulatory Task Forces - The Mayer-Rothschild Foundation
In 2010 the Rothschild Foundation initiated a Task Force under the auspices of the AIA Design for Aging Community which is looking at how modifications to the ADA Access Guidelines...
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Case Law/Legal Briefs compiled by the Southeast ADA Center
Legal and policy developments relevant to civil rights protections and the impact of court decisions in the Southeast Region under the ADA are analyzed in partnership with the Burton...
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Enhancing Your Brand
How to Use Imagery about People with Disabilities in Your Marketing and Advertising....
