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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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Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act
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Wagner-O’Day Act
In 1971, the Javits-Wagner O’Day Act expands the program to include services as well as supplies and incorporate people with other significant disabilities....
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§ 37.169(b)(4)
., because of a condition or barrier at the destination of a paratransit or fixed route trip of which the individual with a disability was unaware until arriving), operating personnel of...
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§ 37.87(e)
(e) Amtrak and commuter authorities purchasing or leasing used intercity or commuter rail cars that are not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities shall retain...
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§ 37.169(b)(4)
., because of a condition or barrier at the destination of a paratransit or fixed route trip of which the individual with a disability was unaware until arriving), operating personnel of...
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§ 37.165(g)
(g) The entity shall permit individuals with disabilities who do not use wheelchairs, including standees, to use a vehicle's lift or ramp to enter the vehicle....
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11B-208.2.3.3 Parking for guests, employees, and other non-residents
Note: When assigned parking is provided, Chapter 11A indicates designated accessible parking for the adaptable residential dwelling units shall be provided on requests of residents with disabilities...
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II-6.1000 General
All facilities designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity must be readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities, if the construction...
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11B-208.2.3.3 Parking for guests, employees, and other non-residents
Note: When assigned parking is provided, Chapter 11A indicates designated accessible parking for the adaptable residential dwelling units shall be provided on requests of residents with disabilities...
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A. Why Should Websites Be Accessible?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, if the government entities receive federal funding, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 generally require that state and local governments provide...
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A. Whether Sidewalks Are a Service Program, or Activity Covered by Title II of the ADA and Section 564 of the Rehabilitation Act
argue that sidewalks are subject to the access requirements of Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act because Title II provides that “no qualified individual with a disability...
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3. Alternative Regulatory Approaches: Automated Announcement Systems
However, as noted above, data constraints, along with the inherent challenges posed by formal assessment of key benefits of the final rule for persons with disabilities (e.g., equity, fairness...
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III-4.4500 Priorities for barrier removal
The regulation suggests that a public accommodation's first priority should be to enable individuals with disabilities to physically enter its facility....
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Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
needs of students with disabilities as adequately as the needs of students without disabilities (FAPE)....
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3.8 A process for identifying a reasonable accommodation
Consult with the individual with a disability to find out his or her specific physical or mental abilities and limitations as they relate to the essential job functions....
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Equipment and furniture.
Most organizations and individuals representing individuals with disabilities were in favor of adding or clarifying requirements for accessible equipment. ...
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§382.91(b)(2)
To receive such assistance, the passenger must self-identify as being an individual with a disability needing the assistance....
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Invitation Information
Invitation Information: Include in the invitation clear information about the meeting's accessibility, which tells a prospective participant with a disability that the host understands...
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Reasonable Modifications
Reasonable Modifications Businesses must make "reasonable modifications" in their policies, practices, or procedures when necessary so that people with disabilities can be their customers...
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ADA Revised Requirements: Effective Date Compliance Date
The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III...
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§382.123(a)(2)
(2) You must also ensure that a passenger with a disability who takes advantage of the opportunity to preboard the aircraft can stow other assistive devices in this area, with priority over...
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1005.2.1.1 Dispersion
Portions of the railings that are lowered to provide fishing opportunities for persons with disabilities must be located in a variety of locations on the fishing pier or platform to give...
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1005.2.1.1 Dispersion
Portions of the railings that are lowered to provide fishing opportunities for persons with disabilities must be located in a variety of locations on the fishing pier or platform to give...
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Outdoor Developed Areas: A Summary of Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas
Compliance Board (Access Board) developed the accessibility guidelines for trails, camping and picnic facilities, viewing areas, and beach access routes through extensive public input from the disability...