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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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Part One: The ADA’s Requirements for Small Towns
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Timely and Complete Access to Information
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T207 Circulation Paths
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ii. Accessible scales
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II. REMEDIAL ACTION
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ACTIONS TAKEN BY CITY OF WAUKEGAN
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VI. Communications
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A. Executive Order 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review), Executive Order 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review), and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
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Section 36.103 Relationship to Other Laws (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
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7.4 Legal and Regulatory Considerations
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References
Americans with disabilities. Household Economic Studies, 70-107. 2006. Brault MW. Americans with disabilities. Household Economic Studies, 70-131. 2012....
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Companions
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§35.103 Relationship to other laws (Section-by-Section Analysis)
For example, a person with a physical disability could seek damages under a State law that allows compensatory and punitive damages for discrimination on the basis of physical disability...
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GUIDE AT A GLANCE
Why it is important to focus on evacuation issues for people with disabilities and activity limitations....
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A. Accessible Voting Program
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The ADA and the House Committees: Three Phases
First, most of its Democratic members supported disability rights....
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Must Gluten-free Be Free? What You Should Know About Celiac Disease and the ADA
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Other Laws of Interest
__________________________________________________________________ OTHER LAWS OF INTEREST Other federal laws prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity for people with disabilities...
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B. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing: When Auxiliary Aids and Services Must be Provided
When these communications involve a person with a disability, an auxiliary aid or service may be required for communication to be effective....
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§382.35(b)
(b) You must not require passengers with a disability to sign waivers of liability for damage to or loss of wheelchairs or other assistive devices, or for the loss of, death of, or injury...
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§382.123(a)(3)
(3) You must ensure that a passenger with a disability who does not take advantage of the opportunity to preboard is able to use the area to stow his or her wheelchair or other assistive...
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Can you upgrade/expand an existing location without adhering to ADA standards?
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At least one percent of all fixed seats in all seating areas must be aisle seats with no armrest, or with a removable or folding armrest
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12182(b)(2)(A)(ii)
modifications in policies, practices, or procedures, when such modifications are necessary to afford such goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations to individuals with disabilities...