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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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WITHHOLDING OF TREATMENT NOT AUTHORIZED {35.130}
WITHHOLDING OF TREATMENT NOT AUTHORIZED {35.130} “Nothing in the Act or this part authorizes the representative or guardian of an individual with a disability to decline food, water,...
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12112(b)(4)
(4) excluding or otherwise denying equal jobs or benefits to a qualified individual because of the known disability of an individual with whom the qualified individual is known to have a...
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12185(b)(4)
(4) The cost of providing accessible over-the-road buses and bus service to individuals with disabilities, including consideration of recent technological and cost saving developments in...
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12201(d) Accommodations and services
(d) Accommodations and services Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an individual with a disability to accept an accommodation, aid, service, opportunity, or benefit...
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Act
Act means the Americans with Disabilities Act (Pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327, 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213 and 47 U.S.C. 225 and 611)....
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10.3.1(10)
(10) 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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§1193.31 Accessibility and usability.
When required by §1193.21 of this part, telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment shall be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities and shall comply with...
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Section 36.202(b) Unequal benefit (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
For example, persons with disabilities must not be limited to certain performances at a theater....
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Act
Act means the Americans with Disabilities Act (Pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327, 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213 and 47 U.S.C. 225 and 611)....
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§ 37.193(a)(1)(ii)
(ii) If the individual with a disability does not provide the advance notice the operator requires, the operator shall nevertheless provide the service if it can do so by making a reasonable...
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§ 37.213(b)(1)
(1) The operator shall complete the Service Request Form in Appendix A to this subpart on every occasion on which a passenger with a disability needs equivalent service in order to be provided...
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Delta Two Handle Widespread Lavatory Faucet 3579LF-WFHDF
Product Features and Benefits WaterSense certification promotes water conservation Includes finished grid strainer Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Midmark Ritter 222 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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TownSteel ED5500F Grade 1 Fire Rim Device
COMPLIANCE ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2008 Grade 1 Certified UL UL 3-hour listed for fire exit hardware BAA Meets requirements of the Buy American Act ADA Meets guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Lynx Grills Inc. 36” Grill 1 ProSear Burner & 2 Stainless Steel Burners with Rotisserie (L600ADAR)
Features: Lynx is proud to introduce the first freestanding cart grill designed for individuals with disabilities....
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Delta Commercial Centerset Blade Faucet 2529LF-LGHDF
Product Features and Benefits WaterSense certification promotes water conservation Drain assembly sold separately Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Falcon Waterfree Technologies Vitreous China Urinal F-1000
It also meets the American Disabilities Act guidelines and ANSI A117.1 for accessible and usable buildings and facilities and complies with International Plumbing Code and National Standard...
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American Standard AccessPRO Toilet
Allows up to 3-1/2" (89mm) of lateral adjustment of toilet to the right (bowl 3517AG.100RS) or left (bowl 3517AG.100LS) Helps conform to needs of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
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Delta Two Handle Widespread Lavatory Faucet 3549LF-WFHDF
Product Features and Benefits WaterSense certification promotes water conservation Includes finished grid strainer Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Delta Two Handle Centerset Lavatory Faucet 2529LF-HDF
Product Features and Benefits WaterSense certification promotes water conservation Includes metal grid strainer Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Equalizer 6000 Series Exercise Machine
Smaller space requirement All exercises performed from front of machine Able bodied or disabled have equal access Each arm works independently Each arm has...
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Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Two-Person Accessible Combo Butterfly and Reverse Fly GR2005-1-48E-W (2 Configurations)
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Aluminum Dove Tail Series Pressure-Locked Grating
This grating is available in spacings, which provide a 1/4" or 1/2" opening in conformance with provisions for the "Americans with Disabilities Act" (July 1991)....
