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 > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.31 Vanpools
The requirement for a public vanpool system is that it purchase or lease an accessible vehicle unless it can demonstrate that it provides equivalent service to individuals with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
222.1 General
Regardless of the type of facility, dressing, fitting, and locker rooms should provide people with disabilities rooms that are equally private and convenient to those provided others....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Cybex Total Access Arc Trainer
Ability over disability.
Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Legal Documents > Settlement Agreement Between the United States of America, Louisiana Tech University, and the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
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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Additional Access Publications > ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates
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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Additional Access Publications > ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates
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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 -- Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments, Preamble
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments came primarily from members of the transportation industry and the disability community....
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Additional Access Publications > Accessible Health Care Briefs: HEALTH CARE (Clinic/Outpatient) FACILITIES ACCESS
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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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
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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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12201(c)(4)
.-- Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require an individual with a disability to accept an accommodation, aid, service, opportunity, or benefit which such individual chooses not...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.41(b)
., by row and seat number) that the carrier, consistent with this part, does not make available to passengers with a disability (e.g., exit row seats);...