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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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Unity Surfacing Systems Tough-Land Surfacing
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2.2 Evidence of Physical Accessibility Barriers
Persons with the most severe disabilities reported significantly more difficulties than did persons with the least severe disabilities (30.9 versus 13.8%)....
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Introduction
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Introduction
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Introduction
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability....
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1. Claims
Title II of the ADA provides that "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...
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Introduction
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Introduction
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Introduction
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Introduction
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability....
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General comments regarding safe harbor. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Generally, covered entities favored a safe harbor, while entities representing individuals with disabilities did not. ...
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BACKGROUND AND JURISDICTION
Title II of the ADA and its implementing regulation require public entities to make their programs, services, and activities accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities. ...
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A. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
At minimum, those policies will provide that Lewisboro: will not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices....
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H. Barriers Affecting Accessibility and Usability of Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Research Center on Accessible Medical Instrumentation conducted a national survey in 2004 to collect information on the types of medical equipment that is most difficult for individuals with disabilities...
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Enforcement and Remedies
An individual with a disability who believes that (s)he has been discriminated against in employment can file a charge with EEOC....
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7.5 Nondiscrimination and Opportunity for Advancement
In particular, an employer: should not assume that an individual is not interested in, or not qualified for, advancement because of disability; should not deny a promotion...
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Passenger Drop-off Locations
Some voters with disabilities will be driven to the polling place and dropped off in a passenger drop-off area near the entrance....
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Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act
The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act of 1984 generally requires polling places across the United States to be physically accessible to people with disabilities for...
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Accessible Meeting Location
People with disabilities are no exception....
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ADA Mediation Program - Questions and Answers
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section ADA Mediation Program - Questions and Answers In enacting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
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Technical Memorandum TM 2013-13 Housing at a Place of Education
This definition is consistent with the ADA Title II Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services § 35.104 and Title III Part 36 Nondiscrimination...
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§27.7(e) Reasonable accommodations
A recipient shall make reasonable accommodations in policies, practices, or procedures when such accommodations are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the...
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Q17: Where can I find additional information or receive technical assistance concerning Section 504 and Title II in light of the Amendments Act?
A: For further information about the Amendments Act and Section 504, please see "Protecting Students With Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of...
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C.5.i. - Who is responsible for enforcing Section 508? Are there any reporting requirements?
Individuals with disabilities are responsible for enforcing the requirements of Section 508....