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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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ATLANTIS EVENTS, INC. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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KIJEWSKI, Deputy Chief
Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division
By: /s/ Beth Esposito
BETH A....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III 4.2500 Accessible or special-goods
As a general rule, a public accommodation is not required to alter its inventory to carry accessible or special products that are designed for or easier to use by customers with disabilities...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
E. Staff Training
of this Agreement, and the need to follow the instructions of the EDSs regarding the implementation of temporary measures on Election Day;
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: Tactile Mapping for Cultural and Entertainment Venues
Conclusion
Disability rights advocates hope that The Spy Museum case will serve as an example of the government’s commitment to enforcement of existing laws, and will spur cultural and entertainment...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Access to Printed or Visual Materials
Printed materials can be a significant barrier for people who have visual, learning, and cognitive disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
Structural Impracticability—28 CFR 35.151
HUD’s regulation also precludes a HUD recipient from selecting a site or location of a facility which would have the purpose or effect of excluding qualified individuals with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Title II Highlights (revised in 2008)
XI. Technical Assistance
Grants will be awarded for projects to inform individuals with disabilities and covered entities about their rights and responsibilities under the ADA and to facilitate voluntary compliance...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Hilton Worldwide Inc. - Consent Decree
United States of America v. Hilton Worldwide Inc. - Consent Decree
Judge _______________
CONSENT DECREE
The United States files this action to enforce provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) against Defendant, Hilton Worldwide, Inc...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Consent Decree
Signatures and Contact Information Page
KIJEWSKI
Deputy Chief
Disability Rights Section
Civil Rights Division
/s/ Dov Lutzker
DOV LUTZKER,
Trial Attorney
California Bar 185106
Disability Rights Section
Civil Rights...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
Cross Section of Gripping Surfaces
The 2004 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines specify the following dimensions for grab bars to enable individuals with disabilities to firmly grasp the grab bars and support themselves...
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit
BASIC INFORMATION
BASIC INFORMATION
Filed in 2010, this lawsuit alleges that the City of Los Angeles ("City") violated federal and state disability access laws by denying individuals with mobility disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
Alternate formats (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Certain product information is required to be made available in alternate formats to be usable by individuals with various disabilities....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT ON AGING
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Within one-year of the effective date of this Agreement, SDA will develop or procure a two-hour training program on the requirements of the ADA and appropriate ways of serving persons with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards) - Preamble
Section 1194.5 Equivalent facilitation (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
designs or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed in this part provided that they result in substantially equivalent or greater access to and use of a product for people 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
11B-106.5 Defined terms
Non-italicized terms indicate 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards model code definitions....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-5.3000 Curb ramps
Alternative routes to buildings that make use of existing curb cuts may be acceptable under the concept of program accessibility in the limited circumstances where individuals with disabilities...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
CBS 2 Chicago: Polling Place Accessibility
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble
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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
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...