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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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23. Q: What types of modifications in law enforcement policies, practices, and procedures does the ADA require?
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CURRICULUM
The variety of options allows children with disabilities to choose activities of interest which increases their participation (Porretta, 2010)....
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Acknowledgments
Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities....
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A. Medical equipment and furniture
Medical equipment and furniture Without accessible medical examination tables, dental chairs, radiological diagnostic equipment, scales, and rehabilitation equipment, individuals with disabilities...
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Equivalent Facilitation [§103]
solution is “equivalent” involves considerations as to whether it is just as, if not more, effective in terms of accessibility, usability, convenience, and reliability for people with disabilities...
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General Substantive Requirements of the New Construction Provisions (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
The phrase "readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities'' is a term that, in slightly varied formulations, has been used in the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968,...
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B. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
Jefferson Outpatient will ensure that individuals with disabilities are afforded equal access to its facilities and services....
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About This Tool Kit
They did not know how to review programs and policies for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). They asked us to help fill their knowledge gap....
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Specialized Customer Premises Equipment (Section-by-Section Analysis)
disabilities other than deafness who want to communicate with individuals who are deaf may find it difficult or impossible to find specialized customer premises equipment that they can...
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8.1 Excluded Populations Needing Future Attention
The numbers of children and youth under age 18 living with disabilities is growing and will continue rising in coming decades....
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Wild animals, monkeys, and other nonhuman primates. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The organization argued that including capuchin monkeys under the service animal umbrella would make it easier for individuals with disabilities to obtain reasonable modifications of State...
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III-7.3110 Work areas
The requirement for work areas is that they be designed so that individuals with disabilities can approach, enter, and exit the areas....
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Inclusion Solutions BigBell™ Flex Alert System
This portable, wireless, customizable door access system is an affordable alternative to power doors and meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements....
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Focus Forward Films: Seatrac
After an accident left Makis unable to swim, he decided to do something for him and for every disabled person....
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§ 36.302(f)(6) Ticket transfer
Individuals with disabilities who hold tickets for accessible seating shall be permitted to transfer tickets to third parties under the same terms and conditions and to the same extent as...
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An example of a fundamental alteration or change is:
protect the cash box or activate the gas pumps remotely, it would be a fundamental change for the employee to leave his or her post unattended in order to pump gas for a customer with a disability...
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(8) the City's policies and procedures
(8) the City's policies and procedures regarding new construction and alterations, which do not require a close-out inspection for compliance with federal disability access design standards...
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§ 399.80(s)
., by telephone or in the agent's place of business) and indicate they are unable to use the agent's Web site due to a disability....
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMS {35.150}
HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMS {35.150} Priority shall be given to methods that provide physical access to individuals with disabilities When alterations would threaten...
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ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS {35.151}
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS {35.151} Public entities may choose either: Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) or Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility...
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United States of America v. HRB Tax Group, Inc., H&R Block Tax Services LLC and HRB Advance LLC - Settlement Agreement
H&R BLOCK TAX SERVICES LLC AND HRB ADVANCE LLC UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT NUMBER 202-76-97...
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Elevator Scoping
If the facility has more than 2 stories, including any basement levels, is there a full size passenger elevator serving each level of the hotel, including the basement for persons with disabilities...
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12143(c)(6) Public participation
this section shall require that each public entity which operates a fixed route system hold a public hearing, provide an opportunity for public comment, and consult with individuals with disabilities...
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101.1.4
101.1.4 This code is not intended to expand or diminish the defenses available to a place of public accommodation or a commercial facility under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the...
