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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Inclusion Solutions FuelCall™ Gas Station Refueling Assistance
By offering both push button notification devices and appropriate signage drivers with disabilities and those needing extra assistance are conveniently served....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Greenfields Outdoor Fitness Two-Person Accessible Chest Press GR2005-1-48A-W
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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
b. Summary of Objectives of, and Legal Basis for, the Proposed Regulation
Regulation
The proposed rule for captioning and audio description rests on the existing obligation of title III-covered facilities—such as movie theaters—to ensure that persons with disabilities...
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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)
Accessible golf cars. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
These comments came from individuals, disability advocacy and recreation groups, a manufacturer of accessible golf cars, and representatives of local government....
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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)
Web site accessibility. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
disappointment that the NPRM did not specifically require title III-covered entities to make their Web sites, through which they offer goods and services, accessible to individuals 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)
Accessible golf cars (Section-by-Section Analysis)
These comments came from individuals, disability advocacy and recreation groups, a manufacturer of accessible golf cars, and representatives of local government....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Hilton Worldwide Inc. - Consent Decree
BACKGROUND
The United States states that HWI is a “public accommodation” within the meaning of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12181(7)(A), and 28 C.F.R. §36.104...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Amusement Ride Seats Designed for Transfer: ADA Standard Section 1002.5
additional clear floor or ground space both in front of and diagonal to the element will provide flexibility and will increase usability for a more diverse population of individuals with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
[2010 ADA Standards] 105.1 General
be inspected at the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004; at the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
[2010 ADA Standards] 105.1 General
be inspected at the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004; at the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-1002.5 Amusement ride seats designed for transfer
additional clear floor or ground space both in front of and diagonal to the element will provide flexibility and will increase usability for a more diverse population of individuals with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-1002.5 Amusement ride seats designed for transfer
additional clear floor or ground space both in front of and diagonal to the element will provide flexibility and will increase usability for a more diverse population of individuals with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.2(o)(2)(II)
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA/Section 504 Design Guide - Accessible Cells in Correction Facilities
For More Information
For more information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please visit the Department of Justice’s Home Page, http://www.ada.gov/index.html, or call us on the ADA Information...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)
§ 36.302(f)(4) Notification of accessible seating locations
A public accommodation that sells or distributes tickets for seating at assembly areas shall, upon inquiry, inform spectators with disabilities and their companions of the locations of all...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
13. Staff
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.138(d) Notification of accessible seating locations
A public entity that sells or distributes tickets for seating at assembly areas shall, upon inquiry, inform spectators with disabilities and their companions of the locations of all unsold...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
1. Faucet Controls
Are the tub faucet controls positioned between the center of the end wall and the open side of the tub so persons with disabilities may approach and adjust the controls before they transfer...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12182(a) General rule
(a) General rule
No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or...
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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)(4)(iv) Maximum number of tickets patrons may purchase exceeds four
If patrons are allowed to purchase more than four tickets, a public accommodation shall allow patrons with disabilities to purchase up to the same number of tickets, including the ticket...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.130(b)(7)
(7) 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...