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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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Question 21
Are there particularly helpful types of equipment or furniture that are not generally available to the public that may assist individuals with disabilities, such as pool or shower chairs...
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A4.26.1 GENERAL
Many disabled people rely heavily upon grab bars and handrails to maintain balance and prevent serious falls....
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Are fire extinguishers required to comply with the ADA Standards?
(However, non-discrimination provisions in regulations issued under the ADA may be pertinent to the usability of equipment and furnishings by people with disabilities.)...
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11B-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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§ 35.108(d)(2)(ii)
principles, the individualized assessment of some types of impairments will, in virtually all cases, result in a determination of coverage under paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section (the “actual disability...
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PHONE LINES DEDICATED TO TTYS
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this Agreement, to ensure effective communication with persons with disabilities who elect to use TTYs to communicate with THE CREDIT...
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§ 35.138(d)(1) General
For each ticket for a wheelchair space purchased by an individual with a disability or a third-party purchasing such a ticket at his or her request, a public entity shall make available...
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11B-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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ACCESSIBLE DWELLING UNITS
Requires the Accessibility Specialist plan or above. (Login or upgrade your account!)
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404.1 General
It would not be acceptable for security personnel to operate the doors for people with disabilities while allowing others to have independent access....
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Compatible (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Analysis) Subpart D contains the minimum requirements for compatibility with existing peripheral devices or specialized customer premises equipment commonly used by individuals with disabilities...
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Subpart B -- General Requirements (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Subpart B -- General Requirements Subpart B includes general prohibitions restricting a public accommodation from discriminating against people with disabilities by denying them the opportunity...
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Sec.36.304(d)(2)
No measure shall be taken, however, that poses a significant risk to the health or safety of individuals with disabilities or others....
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C. Why are Curb Ramps at Pedestrian Crossings Required?
This is a choice that people with disabilities should not be required to make....
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§382.83(a)(2)(iii)
(iii) You must assign a seat meeting the requirements of this section to a passenger with a disability listed in §382.81 of this part who requests the accommodation at the time the passenger...
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List of Subjects for 28 CFR Part 36
Subjects for 28 CFR Part 36 Administrative practice and procedure Buildings and facilities Business and industry Civil rights Individuals with disabilities...
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Problem One (Entrance)
If the main entrance is not accessible, install a directional sign at the main entrance directing voters with disabilities to the accessible entrance....
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4. Ticketing
It requires a venue operator to accommodate an individual with a disability who acquired inaccessible seating on the secondary ticket market only when there is unsold accessible seating...
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4. Ticketing
It requires a venue operator to accommodate an individual with a disability who acquired inaccessible seating on the secondary ticket market only when there is unsold accessible seating...
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What are the time limits for filing charges of discrimination?
A charge of discrimination on the basis of disability must be filed with EEOC within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act....
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12117(a)
2000e-8, and 2000e-9) shall be the powers, remedies, and procedures this title provides to the Commission, to the Attorney General, or to any person alleging discrimination on the basis of disability...
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12201(b) Relationship to Other Laws
and procedures of any Federal law or law of any State or political subdivision of any State or jurisdiction that provides greater or equal protection for the rights of individuals with disabilities...