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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-206.2.6 Performance areas
For example, requiring persons with disabilities to go outside the building and reenter the building to gain access the stage when others have a direct route would not be considered coinciding...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-206.2.6 Performance areas
For example, requiring persons with disabilities to go outside the building and reenter the building to gain access the stage when others have a direct route would not be considered coinciding...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Privacy: ADA Standard Section 707.4
(From “Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities (as amended by the final rule published on September 15, 2010)). ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
5. Transportation Vehicles
From the Board’s website:
“The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires access to new or remanufactured transportation vehicles, including buses and vans, rail cars, automated guideway...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
General: ADA Standard Section 226.1
Section 226.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for dining surfaces and work surfaces.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-407.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-223.1.1 Alterations
In this way, people with disabilities can have access to the full-range of services provided by a medical care facility. ◼...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-223.1.1 Alterations
In this way, people with disabilities can have access to the full-range of services provided by a medical care facility. ◼...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Integration: ADA Standard Section 221.2.2
Section 221.2.2 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for integration of wheelchair spaces in assembly areas.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-103 Equivalent facilitation
other responsible parties, must verify that the designs, products or technologies actually result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability for people with all disability...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-103 Equivalent facilitation
other responsible parties, must verify that the designs, products or technologies actually result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability for people with all disability...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2025 California Standards
11B-407.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Caroma® USA H2 Zero Waterless Urinal
of Bio Seal and Bio Fresh block
Smooth lines for easy cleaning
Large footprint ideal for retrofits
Rim height: 24" (610mm) US recommended standard height; 17" US recommended ADA disabled...