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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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B. Accessibility
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C. The 2014 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Movie Captioning and Audio Description
theaters were converting from analog to digital projection systems, the Department published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on August 1, 2014, entitled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability...
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A. Purpose and Legal Authority
The Access Board is responsible for developing accessibility guidelines and standards under various laws to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to and use of buildings...
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5. Safety Hazards
She alleges that "it is well-settled that public entities have a duty to remove disability access barriers that constitute safety hazards to persons with mobility disabilities" and that...
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BACKGROUND
This matter was initiated by a complaint filed under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181-12189, with the United States Department of...
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EXHIBIT A: EDX WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY POLICY
We value every learner, and are committed to being a leader in expanding access to all, including learners with disabilities. ...
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III-6.1000 General
If an alteration in a place of public accommodation or commercial facility is begun after January 26, 1992, that alteration must be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Telephones
For the most up-to-date details on regulations, proposed rules, and resources, visit the website of the Federal Communication Commission's Disability Rights Office....
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18(b)
(A) accessible car and van-accessible parking spaces required by the ADA Standards if parking facilities were provided; (B) the number of accessible rooms for guests with mobility disabilities...
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18(a)
accessible car and van-accessible parking spaces required by the ADA Standards if parking facilities are to be provided; (B) the number of accessible rooms for guests with mobility disabilities...
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3.9 The Undue Hardship Limitation
For example: If an employee with a disability requested that the thermostat in the workplace be raised to a certain level to accommodate her disability, and this level would make it uncomfortably...
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§35.150 Existing Facilities
It allowed recipients to make their federally assisted programs and activities available to individuals with disabilities without extensive retrofitting of their existing buildings and facilities...
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Equipment and furniture. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
there are no specific provisions addressing equipment and furniture, although § 35.150(b) states that one means by which a public entity can make its program accessible to individuals with disabilities...
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Relationship to Other Laws
The Department recognizes that public entities subject to title II of the ADA may also be subject to title I of the ADA, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment...
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Aquatic Access Pool Lift IGAT-180/135
The Model IGAT-180/135 meets all of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, the new requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides easy and affordable access to...
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DORMA KTC-2 Revolving Door
Suitable for the needs of the disabled The DORMA KTC-2 two-wing revolving door is easy to operate and ideally suited to the requirements of wheelchair users....
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Bradley 3-Station Frequency Lavatory System FL-3H & FL-3L
With its patented design, the multi-height Frequency Lavatory System comfortably provides hand-washing access for adults, children, and those with disabilities....
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Delta Single Handle Lavatory Faucet with Touch2O.xt™ Technology 592T-DST
the life of the faucet Includes optional 6-1/4 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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TownSteel ED1100 Grade 1 Panic Rim Device
CODE COMPLIANCE ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2008 Grade 1 Certified UL UL 305 panic hardware listed 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 Kitchen Faucet with Touch2O Technology 9197T-DST
when not in use Features DIAMOND Seal Technology Euro-motion 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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TownSteel ED1400 Grade 1 Mortise Panic Device
CODE COMPLIANCE ANSI/BHMA A156.3-2008 Grade 1 Certified UL UL 305 panic hardware listed BAA Meets requirements of the Buy American Act ADA Meets guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Delta Single Handle Lavatory Faucet with Touch2O.xt™ Technology 538T-DST
the life of the faucet Includes optional 6-1/2 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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Allegion Falcon B-Series Mechanical Locks
All lever designs shall be solid (no inserts) and meet the federal ADA and state disability requirements. Locksets shall adjust to fit door thickness from 1 3/8” to 2”....
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Handi-Ramp Galvanized Steel Ramps
All Galvanized Steel Ramp Systems: have a capacity of 1500 lbs meet or exceed all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements exceed Federal Specification RR-G-1602C for...
