7-26-1990 Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by President George Bush. 2-28-1991 Draft Regulations issued by the Department of Justice for implementing...
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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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Title II Public Entity Facilities Compliance Timetable
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Costs of Adaptation
A few commenters requested clarification on who incurs the cost of making a unit adaptable for a disabled tenant. Response....
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Fire Department Issues
Be aware that some police and fire department personnel are more experienced and knowledgeable regarding disability-related evacuation access issues....
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DSA IR 11B-3: DETECTABLE WARNINGS AT CURB RAMPS (with revisions issued through Jan. 2011)
California Government Code, Section 4451(d) Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, Section 4.7.7 Discipline: Access Compliance This Interpretation of Regulations...
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F. Complaint Collection and Review Process
, and then adopt, procedures providing for the receipt of and prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging that the County’s voting program discriminates against persons with disabilities...
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III-3.8000 Direct threat
A public accommodation may exclude an individual with a disability from participation in an activity, if that individual's participation would result in a direct threat to the health or...
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Section 36.307 Accessible or Special Goods (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
not require a public accommodation to alter its inventory to include accessible or special goods with accessibility features that are designed for, or facilitate use by, individuals with disabilities...
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A. Access Board
502 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 792).1 The Access Board is responsible for developing accessibility guidelines and standards under various laws to ensure that individuals with disabilities...
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III. DISCUSSION
The ADA “provide[s] a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities[.]” 42 U.S.C. § 12101(b)(1)....
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§382.61(d)
aircraft equipped with movable aisle armrests, you must configure cabins, or establish administrative systems, to ensure that passengers with mobility impairments or other passengers with a disability...
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§27.11(a)(1)
(1) If the responsible Departmental official finds that a qualified person with a disability has been excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination...
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NEW CONSTRUCTION {35.151}
of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed and constructed in such manner that the facility or part of the facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATIONS {35.151}
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATIONS {35.151} New Construction Shall be designed and constructed to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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2. Door Hardware
Is the bathroom door hardware (levers, pulls, etc.) easily operable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist, since many persons with disabilities may not...
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Minimum Clear Corridor Width
A few commenters from the disability community advocated a minimum clear corridor width of 48 inches....
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Question 19
What types of EIT would permit individuals with communication disabilities to most effectively communicate from an accessible hospital room, nursing home facility, guest or sleeping room...
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Kickplates
Kickplates Recommendation: Some people with disabilities may use walkers or wheelchair footrests to push through doors, particularly those with closers....
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INTRODUCTION
Accommodation Network (JAN) continues to receive calls from employers requesting information about their legal obligation to develop emergency evacuation plans and how to include employees with disabilities...
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1193.23(b)(2) (Advisory Guidance)
Including individuals with disabilities in product design, testing, pilot demonstrations, and product trials will encourage appropriate design solutions to accessibility barriers....
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§ 37.47(a)
entity that provides designated public transportation by means of a light or rapid rail system shall make key stations on its system readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.73(a)
purchasing or leasing, after August 25, 1990, a used bus or other used 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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§ 37.89(c)
(c) For purposes of this section, it shall be considered feasible to remanufacture an intercity or commuter rail car so as to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.9(d)(3)(i)
(i) The entity shall contact individuals with disabilities and groups representing them in the community....
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American Dryer, Inc Wall Guard Accessory
It achieves ADA compliance and provides safety for users living with disabilities because its curved lower edge assures that the "leading edge" of the dryer-with-wall-guard unit is 26" or...
