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 > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-3.4100 Separate programs
A public accommodation may offer separate or special programs necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the programs....
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit
REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
The settlement class is represented by Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky Wotkyns, LLP, Goldstein Borgen Dardarian & Ho, the Disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.4100 Separate programs
A public entity may offer separate or special programs when necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the programs....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Two-Person Accessible Combo Butterfly and Reverse Fly GR2005-1-48E-W (2 Configurations)
But too many of these fresh-air gyms neglect a key population: individuals with mobility impairments, who due to their disabilities are more prone to sedentary lifestyles....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Cal-Royal CR801 Series Hydraulic Door Closers
Engineered with reduced spring power to provide easier opening for disabled or elderly...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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)....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Lynx Grills Inc. 30” Grill 1 ProSear Burner & 1 Stainless Steel Burner with Rotisserie (L500ADAR)
Features:
Lynx is proud to introduce the first freestanding cart grill designed for individuals with disabilities....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Origin Instruments Corporation AirVoter Sanitary Sip-Puff Switch for Voting
AirVoter™ is the leading sip-puff voting system for individuals with motor disabilities and limited dexterity....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Cybex Total Access Upright Bike
Ability over disability.
Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor....
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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)
§382.51(b)(2)
any combination of facility accessibility, auxiliary aids, equipment, the assistance of personnel, or other appropriate means consistent with the safety and dignity of passengers with a disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.6(a)
covered entity to participate in a contractual or other arrangement or relationship that has the effect of subjecting the covered entitys [sic] own qualified applicant or employee with a disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field
Stage or Dais
It is insulting to ask a speaker with a mobility-related disability to be the only person to present from below stage level....
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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)
§382.13(a)
(a) As a carrier, you must modify your policies, practices, and facilities when needed to provide nondiscriminatory service to a particular individual with a disability, consistent with...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.2(n)(1)
(1) In general, the term essential functions means the fundamental job duties of the employment position the individual with a disability holds or desires....