(2) In determining other examples of major life activities, the term “major” shall not be interpreted strictly to create a demanding standard for disability....
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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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§1630.2(i)(2)
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND AMONG THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, [redacted], THE CITY OF HARTFORD, et al., UNDER THE ADA
., AEG MANAGEMENT CT LLC, NORTHLAND TRUMBULL BLOCK LLC, NORTHLAND TOWER BLOCK LLC, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DJ# 202-14-105...
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III-4.6000 Examinations and courses
certification, or credentialing for secondary or postsecondary education, professional, or trade purposes must offer such examinations or courses in a place and manner accessible to persons with disabilities...
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16(a)(i)
(i) The hotel has the required number of accessible rooms for guests with mobility disabilities required by ADA Standards § 9.1.2, the required number of accessible rooms with roll-in showers...
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11B-203.9 Employee work areas
elements within employee work areas shall only be required to comply with Sections 11B-206.2.8, 11B-207.1, and 11B-215.3 and shall be designed and constructed so that individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.71(a)
after August 25, 1990, to purchase or lease a new bus or other new vehicle for use on the system, shall ensure that the vehicle is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.163(f)
with an inoperative lift, and the headway to the next accessible vehicle on the route exceeds 30 minutes, the entity shall promptly provide alternative transportation to individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.167(c)
(c) Where vehicles or other conveyances for more than one route serve the same stop, the entity shall provide a means by which an individual with a visual impairment or other disability...
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY
The symbol adopted by Rehabilitation International’s 11th World Congress for the purpose of indicating that buildings and facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities....
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESSIBILITY
The symbol adopted by Rehabilitation International’s 11th World Congress for the purpose of indicating that buildings and facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities....
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Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) is a multi-faceted initiative promoting the employment, retention, and career advancement of people with disabilities through...
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iii. Need for Department action
It is clear that the system of voluntary compliance has proved inadequate in providing website accessibility to individuals with disabilities. ...
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Water Flow: ADA Standard Section 602.6
Section 602.6 covers the current ADA Standards for the drinking fountain water flow.
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General: ADA Standard Section 215.1
Section 215.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for fire alarm systems.
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11B-502.7.1 Arrangement
This section requires that persons with disabilities not be required to travel behind parking spaces other than the one in which they have parked. ◼ ETA Editor's Note While 2010...
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1009.1 Accessible means of egress required
In addition to the requirements of this chapter, means of egress, which provide access to, or egress from, buildings for persons with disabilities, shall also comply with the requirements...
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1009.1 Accessible means of egress required
In addition to the requirements of this chapter, means of egress, which provide access to, or egress from, buildings for persons with disabilities, shall also comply with the requirements...
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11B-502.7.1 Arrangement
This section requires that persons with disabilities not be required to travel behind parking spaces other than the one in which they have parked. ◼ ETA Editor's Note While 2010...
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11B-221.1 General
These seats accommodate people who have a mobility disability but who wish to use a seat that is not in a wheelchair seating location....
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11B-302.2 Carpet
However, in addition to circumstances in which the California Building Code applies to built-in floor mats, there may also be circumstances in which Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
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11B-206.2.8 Employee work areas
EEOC can provide guidance regarding employers' obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. 2....
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11B-207.1 General
In an emergency situation much time can be wasted if persons with disabilities must travel the full distance to the inaccessible exit door before there is a sign posted indicating that the...
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11B-206.2.8 Employee work areas
EEOC can provide guidance regarding employers' obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. 2....
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11B-221.1 General
These seats accommodate people who have a mobility disability but who wish to use a seat that is not in a wheelchair seating location....
