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 > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.83(a)(2)(i)
(i) You must provide notice that all passengers assigned these seats (other than passengers with a disability listed in §382.81 of this part) are subject to being reassigned to another seat...
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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(d)
(d) Any limitations on the availability of storage facilities, in the cabin or in the cargo bay, for mobility aids or other assistive devices commonly used by passengers with a disability...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates
ASSOCIATION (ROOMMATE) CLAUSE {35.130}
ASSOCIATION (ROOMMATE) CLAUSE {35.130}
“A public entity shall not exclude or otherwise deny equal services, programs, or activities to an individual or entity because of the known disability...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12184(a) General rule
(a) General rule
No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of specified public transportation services provided by a private...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
§ 36.302(f)(1)(ii) Ticket sales
A public accommodation that sells tickets for a single event or series of events shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
§ 36.303(g)(9)(iv)
(iv) Communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing or who are blind or have low vision, about how to use, operate, and resolve...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
E101.1 Purpose (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section-by-Section Analysis)
This section states that the purpose of the 508 Standards is to provide scoping and technical requirements for ICT that is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
106.3 Undefined Terms
The meaning of terms not specifically defined in 106.5 or in regulations issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation to implement the Americans with Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
§ 35.136(c) If an animal is properly excluded
If a public entity properly excludes a service animal under §35.136(b), it shall give the individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the service, program, or activity...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
§ 35.138(a)(2) Ticket sales
A public entity that sells tickets for a single event or series of events shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.161(b)
When an accessibility feature is out of order, the entity shall take reasonable steps to accommodate individuals with disabilities who would otherwise use the feature....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.167(b)(1)
transfer points with other fixed routes, other major intersections and destination points, and intervals along a route sufficient to permit individuals with visual impairments or other disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.3 The Act or ADA
The Act or ADA means the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Hold and release of unsold accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department recognizes that not all accessible seating will be sold in all assembly areas for every event to individuals with disabilities who need such seating and that public accommodations...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
Hold-and-release of unsold accessible seating. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department recognizes that not all accessible seating will be sold in all assembly areas for every event to individuals with disabilities who need such seating and that public entities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
6. Processes for Complying with the ADA
It may also suggest short-term and long-term strategies to provide access to people with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
Section 35.161 Telecommunications. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Often individuals with disabilities, including persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, are unable to use such automated systems....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
American Dryer, Inc Wall Guard Accessory
It achieves ADA compliance and provides safety for users living with disabilities because its curved lower edge assures that the "leading edge" of the dryer-with-wall-guard unit is 26" or...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Bradley 2-Station Frequency Lavatory System FL-2H & FL-2L
With its patented design, the multi-height Frequency Lavatory System comfortably provides hand-washing access for adults, children, and those with disabilities....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
BEA Inc. MS08 Door Access Touchless Activation Sensor (Wave to Open)
Ideal for sterile environments such as hospitals, clean rooms, pharmaceutical facilities and food processing plants
Convenient and comfortable for disabled people
Water-resistant...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Kee Safety Inc. ADA Safety Handrail Components
specifiers, builders, and contractors with the components necessary to easily construct and retrofit commercial and public structures to satisfy the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Bradley 1-Station Frequency Lavatory System FL-1H & FL-1L
With its patented design, the Frequency Lavatory System comfortably provides handwashing access for adults, children, and those with disabilities....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Guldmann GH3 Lifting Module
Lifting capacity 440 – 550 lbs
Intended Use
GH3 is a lifting module that covers the need for lifting and moving a person with disabilities and for walking training....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Cybex Total Access Recumbent Bike
Ability over disability.
Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor....