Title II prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the "services, programs, or activities of a public entity." 42 U.S.C. § 12132...
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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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III. JURISDICTION
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II. MODEL FACILITIES
facilities will serve as laboratories for the development of effective policies, procedures, and programs to increase access and improve the delivery of health services for people with disabilities...
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203.1 General
(3) If providing accessibility in conformance with this section to individuals with certain disabilities (e.g., those who use wheelchairs) would be structurally impracticable, accessibility...
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Section 1630.2(j)(1)(vi) Mitigating Measures
was therefore not an individual with a disability); Orr v....
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Chapter 5 Addendum: Title II Checklist (Website Accessibility)
Information describing specific actions taken to make your existing website accessible to people with disabilities....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Costs and Benefits
fully with their friends or loved ones with hearing and vision disabilities....
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E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
final Federal regulation that “establishes or enforces any statutory rights that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or disability...
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A. What are the ADA’s Requirements for Emergency Communications Systems?
The ADA requires that all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) provide direct and equal access to their services for people with disabilities who use teletypewriters (TTYs).1 1 Department...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Polling Place Accessibility is Required by the Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements for Accessibility Evaluating the Physical Accessibility of Polling Places Getting...
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What is an “essential function” of the job?
Requiring the ability to perform “essential” functions assures that an individual with a disability will not be considered unqualified because of his or her inability to perform marginal...
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§382.27(f)
(f) If a passenger with a disability provides the advance notice you require, consistent with this section, and the passenger is forced to change to another flight (e.g., because of a flight...
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11B-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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10. Can a transfer platform be an irregular shape as long as it incorporates the minimum rectangle of 14 by 24 inches?
While permitted, providing odd shaped or textured transfer platforms may decrease the usability by some persons with disabilities....
