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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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
WEB-BASED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
website(s) or third party websites used by the City of Waukegan (Internet Personnel) the technical assistance document, “Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND LEARNING CARE GROUP, INC., UNDER TITLE III OF THE ADA
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WOLFE
Special Litigation Counsel
ROBERTA KIRKENDALL
Special Legal Counsel
Disability Rights Section
Civil Rights Division
/s/ Alyse Bass 3/20/18
ALYSE BASS
Senior Trial Attorney...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Hilton Worldwide Inc. - Consent Decree
30.
days after the Consent Decree Date and for the term of this Consent Decree, HWI shall require that any employee of an Owned Hotel, Managed Hotel, or Joint Venture Hotel who receives a disability-related...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT ON AGING
WEB-BASED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
format of its website(s) or third party websites used by the SDA (Internet Personnel) the technical assistance document, “Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
CaviLock CL100 LaviLock
Showcasing the CL100 LaviLock disabled access lock from Cavilock. With vacant/ in use indication, auto latching and exit free functionality. More information at www.cavilock.com....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.121(a)
(a) As a carrier, you must permit passengers with a disability to bring the following kinds of items into the aircraft cabin, provided that they can be stowed in designated priority storage...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
Sec.36.304(e) Portable ramps
In order to avoid any significant risk to the health or safety of individuals with disabilities or others in using portable ramps, due consideration shall be given to safety features such...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.29(f)
(f) Concern that a passenger with a disability may need personal care services (e.g., assistance in using lavatory facilities or with eating) is not a basis for requiring the passenger to...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 2016 ADA CHECKLIST FOR POLLING PLACES
Problem One (Voting Area)
voting area to a larger space such as a hallway or lobby or change the layout of the voting area by moving the check-in table outside the room to provide appropriate space for voters with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Standards > ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
904.2 Approach
counter, locate the accessible counter close to the cash register so that a person using a wheelchair is visible to sales or service personnel and to minimize the reach for a person with a disability...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
1003.3 Clearances
Although the minimum width of the clear pier space is 60 inches (1525 mm), it is recommended that piers be wider than 60 inches (1525 mm) to improve the safety for 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 (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
Service animal
Service animal means any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including, but not limited...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.157(b)
As a foreign carrier, you are covered by this section only with respect to disability-related complaints associated with any flight segment originating or terminating in the United States...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.141(a)(6)
(6) You must provide, or ensure that your contractors provide, training to the contractors' employees concerning travel by passengers with a disability....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12101(a)(5)
(5) individuals with disabilities continually encounter various forms of discrimination, including outright intentional exclusion, the discriminatory effects of architectural, transportation...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12101(a)(7)
(7) individuals with disabilities are a discrete and insular minority who have been faced with restrictions and limitations, subjected to a history of purposeful unequal treatment, and relegated...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Cities and Counties: First Steps Toward Solving Common ADA Problems
Common Problems with Routes to Building Entrances
It does not provide appropriate access to the building for people with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
"Service animal.'' (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
The term "service animal'' encompasses any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
904.2 Approach
counter, locate the accessible counter close to the cash register so that a person using a wheelchair is visible to sales or service personnel and to minimize the reach for a person with a disability...
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
PERSONAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION CHECKLIST
This checklist is also available as an interactive Microsoft® Word form at http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/populations/people-with-disabilities. ...
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
(11) the City's ongoing failure to adopt any written policy or procedure
(11) the City's ongoing failure to adopt any written policy or procedure regarding the identification and removal of safety hazards to persons with mobility 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)
§ 36.604(a)(2)
Register, hold an informal hearing, in the State or local jurisdiction charged with administration and enforcement of the code, at which interested individuals, including individuals with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Examples and Resources to Support Criminal Justice Entities in Compliance with Title II of the ADA
Disciplinary Proceedings
Disciplinary Proceedings: The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections modified its policies and procedures to require that prisoners with serious mental health or developmental disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
8. Gap
Is the gap between the wall and the inside face of each grab bar exactly 1 1/2" to accommodate persons with disabilities who rest their forearms on the bars for stabilization so the arm...