Vision Impairments People with vision impairments may use alternative equipment, such as screen reading software and screen magnification software, to access their computers. When...
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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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Vision Impairments
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D. Recording, Categorizing, and Reporting Written Disability-related Complaints Received by Carriers
U.S. carriers and foreign carriers1 operating to, from, and in the United States using at least one aircraft with more than 60 passenger seats must record, categorize, and report written disability-related...
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Disability (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
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§382.157 What are carriers' obligations for recordkeeping and reporting on disability-related complaints?
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Jennifer Keelan, 08 of 12: "Climbing the Capitol Steps for ADA"
Jennifer Keelan of Denver, CO talks about growing up as a person with a disability in the era of the ADA, as well as her activism as young child fighting for the ADA....
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Are there any situations in which an animal would not be permitted to accompany its user on the flight?
As indicated above, airlines may not charge passengers with disabilities for services required by Part 382, including transporting their oversized service animals in the cargo compartment...
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A Technical Assistance Manual on the Employment Provisions (Title I) of the Americans with Disabilities Act
A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL ON THE EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS (TITLE I) OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION January 1992 EEOC-M-1A...
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, AS AMENDED IN 2008 Editor's Note: Following is the current text of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including changes made...
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The Truth About Growing Up Disabled | Dylan Alcott | TEDxYouth@Sydney
He grew up disabled, but it might not be what you think. In this engaging and funny talk, Dylan tells us what it's really like growing up with a disability....
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Will you need assistance in an emergency evacuation?
Do you experience any of the following conditions that could interfere with your ability to quickly evacuate a building? Yes No Limitations that...
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FEDERAL LAWS
IDEA defines a child with a disability as a child having one of the disabilities specified in section 602(3) of the IDEA who, by reason of the disability, needs special education and related...
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Scenario 5 – Timeframes for Evaluation
However, under the IDEA (another Federal law that protects students with disabilities and of which schools should be aware), an initial evaluation must be conducted within 60 days of receiving...
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When we design for disability, we all benefit | Elise Roy | TED Talks
As a disability rights lawyer and design thinker, she knows that being Deaf gives her a unique way of experiencing and reframing the world -- a perspective that could solve some of our largest...
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§ 37.5(b)
(b) Notwithstanding the provision of any special transportation service to individuals with disabilities, an entity shall not, on the basis of disability, deny to any individual with a disability...
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Scenario 2 – Suspected Disability & Involvement of Knowledgeable People
If the evaluation, which must be conducted at no cost to the parents or student, shows that the student has a disability, then the knowledgeable group (that is, people who are knowledgeable...
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EMPLOYMENT
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission implementing title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, codified at 29 C.F.R. Part 1630. ...
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§35.130(b)(2) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (e), which is derived from section 501(d) of the Americans with Disabilities Act, states that nothing in this part shall be construed to require an individual with a disability...
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"Lead On" - Americans with Disabilities Act 23 years later
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A. Advance Notice
You cannot require passengers with disabilities to provide advance notice of their intention to travel or of their disability except as provided below. [Sec. 382.33(a)]...
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§1630.1(c)(4) Broad coverage
The primary purpose of the ADAAA is to make it easier for people with disabilities to obtain protection under the ADA....
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§ 382.55 Miscellaneous provisions
(a) Carriers shall permit dogs and other service animals used by persons with a disability to accompany the persons on a flight....
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Chapter 4: Creating a Workable ADA: The Senate and the White House
Bush’s strong statements in support of the disability community, and particularly civil rights legislation for people with disabilities, had swayed many disabled voters, including many Democrats...
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Disability Etiquette 101 Video
Disability Etiquette 101: This video, produced by Rachel Roff, answers many common questions about interacting with persons with disabilities....
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§ 37.5(g)
(g) An entity shall not refuse to serve an individual with a disability or require anything contrary to this part because its insurance company conditions coverage or rates on the absence...
