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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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§ 36.508(c)
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12111(9)(B)
appropriate adjustment or modifications of examinations, training materials or policies, the provision of qualified readers or interpreters, and other similar accommodations for individuals with disabilities...
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§ 36.103(c) Other laws.
remedies, rights, and procedures of any other Federal laws, or State or local laws (including State common law) that provide greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities...
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§35.103(b)
remedies, rights, and procedures of any other Federal laws, or State or local laws (including State common law) that provide greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities...
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Sec.36.103(c) Other laws
remedies, rights, and procedures of any other Federal laws, or State or local laws (including State common law) that provide greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities...
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§ 36.302(e)(1)(ii)
(ii) Identify and describe accessible features in the hotels and guest rooms offered through its reservations service in enough detail to reasonably permit individuals with disabilities...
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Question 3
What types of lifts are the safest, most efficient, and most cost effective in transferring patients with disabilities in different medical or dental settings?...
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Food and Beverage Service
The Food Service: Accommodating Diners with Disabilities factsheet provides both legal standards and promising practices for paths of travel, approach to dining spaces, seating, dining...
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II. GENERAL AGREEMENT
persons in active concert or participation with the City in the performance of employment or personnel functions, agrees that it shall not discriminate against an individual on the basis of disability...
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II. GENERAL AGREEMENT
persons in active concert or participation with the City in the performance of employment or personnel functions, agrees that it shall not discriminate against an individual on the basis of disability...
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Mutual Cooperation in Identifying Accommodations Needed
The Mutual Cooperation clause mandates that the Group shall attempt to identify in advance any needs of attendees with disabilities, and will notify the venue of such needs in a timely manner...
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What Makes Removal of a Barrier "Readily Achievable"?
Click here to view PDF version of this document (0.88 MB) The following paragraphs are taken, verbatim, from the Americans with Disabilities Act and the implementing Regulations and Technical...
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§ 35.130(b)(7)(i)
(i) A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability, unless...
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§ 35.103(b) Other laws
remedies, rights, and procedures of any other Federal laws, or State or local laws (including State common law) that provide greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities...
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§ 35.160(b)(1)
(1) A public entity shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford qualified individuals with disabilities, including applicants, participants, companions...
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§ 37.87(a)
commuter authority purchasing or leasing a used intercity or commuter rail car after August 25, 1990, shall ensure that the car is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 35.138(d)(4) Maximum number of tickets patrons may purchase exceeds four
If patrons are allowed to purchase more than four tickets, a public entity shall allow patrons with disabilities to purchase up to the same number of tickets, including the ticket for the...
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§ 37.183(b)(2)
(2) Ensure that equivalent service, as defined in §37.105, is provided to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs....
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§ 37.85 Purchase or lease of new intercity and commuter rail cars
after August 25, 1990, to purchase or lease a new intercity or commuter rail car for use on the system shall ensure that the vehicle is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.9(d)(1)(i)(B)
(B) With respect to airport facilities, an entity that is an airport operator subject to the requirements of 49 CFR part 27 or regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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2019 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2020)
Including selected excerpts from the Americans with Disabilities Act and Safe Harbor criteria Effective January 1, 2020 Version 1.0 COMPILED and © 2019 by EVAN TERRY ASSOCIATES,...
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Division of the State Architect and Department of Rehabilitation-Disability Community Access Code Issues Teleconference Transcript, August 10, 2016
The link below is to the Transcript of the Disability Community Access Code Issues Teleconference presented by the Division of the State Architect and Department of Rehabilitation on August...
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Identification of accessible features in hotels and guest rooms. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Individuals with disabilities strongly supported this requirement....
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EXHIBIT F ADA Maintenance Checklist
CUSTOMER ENTRANCE The customer entrance must be easy for customers with disabilities to approach and enter....
