(ii) Where the individual with a disability specifically requests that the accompanying adult interpret or facilitate communication, the accompanying adult agrees to provide such assistance...
Search Results "Disability"
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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§ 36.303(c)(3)(ii)
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Q5. Does the ADA require service animals to be professionally trained?
People with disabilities have the right to train the dog themselves and are not required to use a professional service dog training program....
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Accessible
The element or feature meets the minimum technical specifications under the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design and the Architectural Barriers Act...
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§1630.6(a) In general
a covered entity to participate in a contractual or other arrangement or relationship that has the effect of subjecting the covered entity's own qualified applicant or employee with a disability...
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§ 35.130(b)(2)
(2) A public entity may not deny a qualified individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in services, programs, or activities that are not separate or different, despite...
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§ 35.160(c)(2)(ii)
(ii) Where the individual with a disability specifically requests that the accompanying adult interpret or facilitate communication, the accompanying adult agrees to provide such assistance...
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§ 37.75(b)
(b) Vehicles acquired through the actions listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.83(b)
(b) Vehicles acquired through the actions listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 35.130(e)(1)
(1) Nothing in this part shall be construed to require an individual with a disability to accept an accommodation, aid, service, opportunity, or benefit provided under the ADA or this part...
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§ 37.89(b)
(b) Intercity and commuter rail cars listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities,...
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§ 37.207(c)
(c) Require or request a passenger with a disability to reschedule his or her trip, or travel at a time other than the time the passenger has requested, in order to receive transportation...
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BACKGROUND
against Defendants Employees’ Retirement Systems of Alabama, Teachers’ Retirement Systems of Alabama (collectively “RSA”), and PCH Hotels and Resorts, Inc.to enforce the Americans with Disabilities...
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Section 35.161 Telecommunications (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Department proposes to retitle this section "Telecommunications" to reflect situations in which a public entity must provide an effective means to communicate by telephone for individuals with disabilities...
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Some Lessons
Historically, the disability community has been divided internally, in part because of conflicts over limited public funding....
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BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND This Agreement resolves the United States’ investigation of UPDC for alleged discrimination against an individual with a disability in violation of Title II of the Americans...
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Health Care Providers
As discussed under Department of Justice Activities Related to Health Care Providers and Medical Equipment, health care providers must provide individuals with disabilities full and equal...
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Health Care Providers
As discussed under Department of Justice Activities Related to Health Care Providers and Medical Equipment, health care providers must provide individuals with disabilities full and equal...
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11B-203.9 Employee workstations
Spaces and elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply with 206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities...
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11B-203.9 Employee workstations
Spaces and elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply with 206.2.8, 207.1, and 215.3 and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities...
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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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Alterations to Existing Elevators
Commenters noted that such a requirement is burdensome and will result in costly efforts without significant benefit to individuals with disabilities....
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9.1 Overview of Legal Obligations
Only injured workers who meet the ADA's definition of an "individual with a disability" will be considered disabled under the ADA, regardless of whether they satisfy criteria for receiving...
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Chapter 7 Addendum 2: The ADA and Emergency Shelters: Access for All in Emergencies and Disasters
Regardless of who operates a shelter, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally requires shelters to provide equal access to the many benefits that shelters provide, including...
