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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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12142(c)(2)(A) General rule
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12162(b)(1) One car per train rule
794 of title 29 for a person who provides commuter rail transportation to fail to have at least one passenger car per train that is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Sec.36.504(d) Judicial consideration
relevant, whether the entity could have reasonably anticipated the need for an appropriate type of auxiliary aid needed to accommodate the unique needs of a particular individual with a disability...
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E203.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
E203.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis) This section proposes to require agencies to ensure that all functionality of ICT is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 36.504(d) Judicial consideration
relevant, whether the entity could have reasonably anticipated the need for an appropriate type of auxiliary aid needed to accommodate the unique needs of a particular individual with a disability...
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4.1.6(2)
feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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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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Question 11
How could medical providers time replacement or modification of equipment and furniture to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive equal access to healthcare without undue delay...
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R212.6 Benches
Benches that provide full back support and armrests to assist in sitting and standing are more usable by pedestrians with disabilities....
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Work Areas
Recommendation: Accessible or adaptable storage facilities however may be advisable in facilitating accommodation of employees with disabilities....
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A4.2.1(2) Space Requirements for Use of Walking Aids
Thus, the 36 in (915 mm) width provides a safety allowance both for the person with a disability and for others....
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2. a. iii. Costs
The follow [sic] is a non-exhaustive list of disability access issues that should be evaluated in choosing a new business location: Adequate accessible parking, Accessible...
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Assistive Technology Act of 2004
Among other things, it requires states to provide direct aid to people with disabilities to ensure they have access to the technology they need, at both home and work, and authorizes the...
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A4.2.1(2) Space Requirements for Use of Walking Aids
Thus, the 36 in (915 mm) width provides a safety allowance both for the disabled person and for others....
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What Employment Practices are Covered?
The Act also protects you if you are a victim of discrimination because of your family, business, social or other relationship or association with an individual with a disability....
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What does access for “approach, entry, and exit” to employee work areas require?
Access for individuals with disabilities to “approach, entry, and exit” employee work areas requires that the following be provided at a minimum: an accessible route to the work area, a...
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Subpart B -- General Requirements (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Subpart B -- General Requirements (Section-by-Section Analysis) Subpart B includes general prohibitions restricting a public accommodation from discriminating against people with disabilities...
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1193.33(a) (Advisory Guidance)
Information and documentation should be provided to people with disabilities at no additional charge....
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§ 37.5(i)(1) Private entity-private transport
Private entities that are primarily engaged in the business of transporting people and whose operations affect commerce shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability...
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List of Subjects in 36 CFR Part 1194
List of Subjects in 36 CFR Part 1194 Civil rights, Communications equipment, Computer technology, Electronic products, Government employees, Government procurement, Individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.75(d)
is included on the National Register of Historic Places, and if making a vehicle of historic character used solely on such segment readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.107(a)
purchase or lease a new rail passenger car to be used in providing specified public transportation, shall ensure that the car is readily accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities...
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§ 37.5(i)(1) Private entity-private transport
Private entities that are primarily engaged in the business of transporting people and whose operations affect commerce shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability...
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Phase I: Education and Labor Committee
Hundreds of persons with disabilities attended the hearing and an open forum that followed....