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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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment
Job Training Partnership Act of 1982
unskilled adults for entry into the labor force and provides job training to economically disadvantaged and other individuals facing serious barriers to employment, including those with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guide to the ADA Standards
Security Barriers [§206.8]
Accessible routes can be adjacent to metal detectors and other screening devices that do not accommodate all people with disabilities, but the route must be located so users can maintain...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.161(a)
shall maintain in operative condition those features of facilities and vehicles that are required to make the vehicles and facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
1.9.1.2 Application
All privately funded public accommodations, as defined, and commercial facilities, as defined, shall be accessible to persons with disabilities as follows:
Exception: Certain types of...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-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 > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.213(c)(1)
(1) On March 26, 2001, each fixed-route large operator shall submit to the Department a report on how many passengers with disabilities used the lift to board accessible buses for the period...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Corbin Russwin Inc. DC5000 Series Cam Action Door Closer
The efficiency and flat power curve comply with the opening force requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Allegion Falcon SC70 Series Surface Mounted Door Control
Additionally, the SC71 is rated ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1 and designed to meet the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI A117.1....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
DORMA ED900 Low-Energy Swing Door Operator
Fully ADA compliant
The new operator is especially helpful for children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, or those carrying objects or pushing carts....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Moen Delaney with MotionSense Spot Resist Stainless One-Handle High Arc Pulldown Kitchen Faucet
conveniently stop water flow from the spray head; powerful rinse for heavy–duty cleaning
single hole mount creates a cleaner look against custom countertops
complies with Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Allegion Falcon SC80 Series Surface Mounted Door Control
Additionally, the SC81 is designed to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ANSI A117.1. The SC81 is ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1 certified....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Playworld® SMARTE Safety Surfacing
SMARTE meets requirements for accessible routes per Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines Accessible (ADAAG) and provides a safe surface that promotes inclusive play activities on the...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Virtuoso Portable Wheelchair Lift 5460P
The Ascension Virtuoso vertical portable wheelchair lift provides access to stages and platforms for individuals with disabilities....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel ED1100F Grade 1 Fire Rim Device
separately
CODE COMPLIANCE
ANSI/BHMA
A156.3-2008 Grade 1 Certified
UL
UL 10C 3-hour rated
BAA
Meets requirements of the Buy American Act
ADA
Meets guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Delta Single Handle Pull-Down Bar/Prep Faucet with Touch2O Technology 9959T-DST
docked when not in use
DIAMOND Seal Technology features a valve embedded with diamonds to ensure like-new operation for the life of the faucet
Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Yale 51 Series Industrial Door Closer
swing 180°, conditions permitting
• 15-year limited warranty
• Staked valves
ADA: The series 51BF door closers are designed to comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Delta Single Handle Lavatory with Touch2O.xt 561T-DST
for the life of the faucet
Includes optional 6 in. escutcheon for 3-hole installations
Includes matching finish plastic pop-up drain assembly
Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
II. Rulemaking History
Section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act requires the Access Board to issue standards for medical diagnostic equipment to ensure such equipment is accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
I. BACKGROUND
This action was brought by the United States to enforce the provisions of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 - 12189 ("Title III"), and...
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Research and History > Committee Reports > Access for All: Five Years of Progress - A Report from the Department of Justice on Enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act
II. ENFORCING THE ADA PART 2
disabled, based on merit alone....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
4. Breast Platform Adjustability
Two other commenters, a disability rights organization and a manufacturer disagreed. The disability rights organization recommended adopting a minimum height range of 24 to 26 inches....
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Research and History > Research Documents > Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report
Mobility Use Demographics
Tables D4 and D5 show the breakdown of gender and mobility type by self-reported disability for phase 1 and phase 2.
Table D4....