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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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46. Can an employer claim undue hardship solely because a reasonable accommodation would require it to make changes to property owned by someone else?
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9. Is an employer required to provide the reasonable accommodation that the individual wants?
If more than one accommodation is effective, "the preference of the individual with a disability should be given primary consideration....
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Equipment and furniture.
Most individuals and organizations representing individuals with disabilities were in favor of adding or clarifying requirements for accessible equipment. ...
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F. Electronic and information technology
Electronic and information technology The Department believes that it is important for individuals with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to use electronic and information technology...
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Transfer Surface Size: Equipment Used by Patients in Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position (M301.2.2)
The 30 inches minimum width is based on comments submitted by the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) regarding medical equipment dimensions in response to DOJ’s ANPRM on...
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2. Neighborhood Access
[n]ecessarily require a public entity to make each of its existing facilities accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.")....
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Provisions of the Final Rule
First, the entity must make information about the process, and how to use it, readily available to the public, including individuals with disabilities....
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Section 1193.2 Scoping (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Suppose a person with a disability wants the features on product A, but product B has the accessibility features....
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IV. ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
For purposes of this Agreement, accessible equipment means equipment that is accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. 2. Accessible Equipment Requiring Transfer....
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Section 37.42
Individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, must have access to all accessible cars in each train using a new or altered station....
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Section 37.42 Service in an integrated setting to passengers at intercity, commuter, and high-speed rail station platforms constructed or altered after February 1, 2012
Individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, must have access to all accessible cars in each train using a new or altered station....
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Medical Diagnostic Equipment: ADA Standard Section 5.
Review the updated information on the revisions to the ADA Standards regarding medical diagnostic equipment.
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Size: ADA Standard Section 604.8.1.1
Section 604.8.1.1 covers the current ADA Standards for the size of wheelchair accessible compartments.
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11B-226.1 General
and work benches, fume hoods, reception counters, teller windows, study carrels, commercial kitchen counters, and conference tables to accommodate the individual needs of employees with disabilities...
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11B-215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities. ◼ ETA Editor’s Note...
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11B-215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities. ◼ ETA Editor’s Note...
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DOT Response
Commenters' arguments that the ADA permits service to passengers with disabilities to be limited to a single car are not persuasive....
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Senate Hearings and the Quest for Bipartisanship
As in 1988, persons with disabilities presented powerful testimony about the need for the ADA by describing their personal experiences....
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Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) PneuMobility
These novel mobility devices run entirely on compressed air - learn how this can help Veterans and all with disabilities...
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Title II Program Accessibility
Title II Program Accessibility Individuals with disabilities cannot be excluded from or denied participation in State and local government programs, services, or activities because a...
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240.2.1 Ground Level Play Components
Ground level play components accessed by children with disabilities must be integrated into the play area....
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11B-240.2.1 Ground level play components
Ground level play components accessed by children with disabilities must be integrated into the play area....
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Other Cost Issues
If an employer finds that the cost of an accommodation would impose an undue hardship and no funding is available from another source, an applicant or employee with a disability should be...
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Architectural Barriers
Architectural Barriers Architectural barriers are physical features that limit or prevent people with disabilities from obtaining the goods or services that are offered....
