See Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel, 78 FR 67882 (Nov. 12, 2013)....
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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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1. Rationale for Incorporation by Reference
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Legal Requirements
Section 504 requires that these programs and activities provide an equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in an integrated setting, as independently as possible...
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Abstract
Abstract Trails provide opportunities for people to connect with the natural environment in a variety of settings and are places for all individuals, including people with disabilities...
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D. STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS
Lewisboro's programs, services, and activities operating at a facility that is the subject of this Agreement, when viewed in its entirety, is readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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Other International Law Issues
The two ICAO standards in Annex 9 related to transportation of passengers with disabilities are the following: Standard 8.27....
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Actions to Be Taken by LCG
with disabilities, including children with diabetes, and (ii) LCG child care centers will make reasonable modifications for children with disabilities, including, but not limited to children...
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(2) Transfer Surface Location for Diagnostic Equipment Used in the Seated Position
The American Dental Association urge[d] the Access Board to refrain from proposing costly new requirements based on examination chairs that are only ‘moderately difficult’ for disabled patients...
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4. Effective Communication
Towns must take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with members of the public, job applicants, and participants with disabilities are as effective as communications with others...
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I. BACKGROUND
The complainants in this matter are deaf, and are individuals with disabilities within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. § 12102(1)(A) and its implementing regulation 28 C.F.R. Part 36....
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I. BACKGROUND AND JURISDICTION
This matter was initiated as a result of complaints filed under title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), 42 U.S.C. §§12181-12189, with the United States Attorney's...
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Appendix Three: Bibliography
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics Special Issue on Anthropometry and Disability 33(3): 181‒190. Feathers, D. (2005)....
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CBS 2 Chicago: Polling Place Accessibility
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E102.9 W3C (Section-by-Section Analysis)
WCAG 2.0 offers a series of recommendations to make Web content more accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities....
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Special Situations
However, it could not discriminate in employment on the basis of disability against members of its religion. The legislative branch of the U.S....
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For More Information
For persons with disabilities, this publication is available in alternate formats. Duplication of this document is encouraged....
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Door and Signal Timing
This provision helps ensure that elevator doors remain open long enough for persons with disabilities to travel from call buttons to the responding car and is based on a travel speed of...
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WHEELCHAIR
. [§35.104 & §36.104] A manually-operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use by an individual with a mobility disability for the main purpose of indoor or of both indoor...
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Reasonable Modification /Accommodation
under title II and Section 504 to undertake curb ramp construction or alteration as a “reasonable modification/accommodation” in response to a request by, or on behalf of, someone with a disability...
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1.9.1.1.5
structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities not requiring a building permit, building standards published in the California Building Standards Code relating to access for persons with disabilities...
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12. Q: Are alcoholics covered by the ADA?
An alcoholic is a person with a disability and is protected by the ADA if he or she is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job....
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What Other Accessibility Requirements Apply to Play Components?
The play area guidelines address accessible routes connecting play components along with certain spaces that are crucial to making a play area usable for children with disabilities....
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Trace Center Information / Transaction Machines (ITMs) Accessibility Guidelines
Trace Research and Development Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison This is a publication of the Trace Research and Development Center which is funded by the National Institute on Disability...
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QUESTION: WHAT MEANS MAY BE USED TO COMMUNICATE WITH COMPLAINT RESOLUTION OFFICIALS (CROs)?
*Other equivalent means of communication are permitted, as long as they provide effective communication with the passenger with a disability....
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Single Rider Adaptive Golf Cars
Single Rider Adaptive Golf Cars In recent years, single rider adaptive golf cars have been used to increase access for persons with disabilities on golf courses....