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 > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Accessible Route to Miniature Golf Course Holes
One commenter noted that permitting accessible holes with breaks in sequence would enable customers with disabilities to enjoy the landscaping, water and theme elements of the miniature...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
Coordination of Overlapping Federal Requirements
Coordination of Overlapping Federal Requirements
Employers covered by Title I of the ADA also may be covered by other federal requirements that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
7.11(a) Collective Bargaining Agreements
For example: If a union contract contained physical requirements for a particular job that screened out people with disabilities who were qualified to perform the job, and these requirements...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Cities and Counties: First Steps Toward Solving Common ADA Problems
More Steps Toward Access
Instruct your employees to contact the ADA Coordinator if they get disability-related questions they cannot answer....
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Additional Access Publications > Disability Specific Supplies for Emergency Kits
Resources:
Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility For Your Safety, A Guide For People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations, June Kailes [2002], contents include:...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Best Practices in the Design of Toileting and Bathing Facilities for Assisted Transfers
Users and Needs
Generally, the severity of disability was expected to increase as a higher level of care was provided....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
M304 Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in Standing Position
M304.2 and M304.3 would require a slip resistant standing surface and standing supports to accommodate patients with mobility disabilities who ambulate, patients who have limited stamina...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
B. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act
L. 111‒148, 124 Stat. 570) amended Title V of the Rehabilitation Act, which establishes rights and protections for individuals with disabilities, by adding Section 510....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
VI. Relationship to Other Laws
Compliance with one of these statutes does not ensure compliance with other Federal disability nondiscrimination laws....
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....