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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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What kinds of services must transportation personnel provide?
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Liability for Loss or Damage
[Sec. 382.43(b)] Carrier personnel must not require a passenger with a disability to sign a waiver of liability for damage to or loss of a wheelchair or other assistive device....
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12162(a)(2)(A) General rule
intercity rail transportation, and for which a solicitation is made later than 30 days after July 26, 1990, unless all such rail cars are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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12148(b)(2) Historic trains
on a segment of a light or rapid rail system which is included on the National Register of Historic Places, if making such vehicle readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Who Has Responsibilities under the ADA?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REQUIREMENTS Basic Principles Reasonable Modification of Policies and Procedures Service Animals Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices Communicating with People Who Have Disabilities...
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Policies on the Use of OPDMDs
In deciding whether a type of OPDMD can be accommodated, covered entities must consider all assessment factors and, where appropriate, should develop and publicize rules for people with disabilities...
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NPRM and Comments
Some disability organizations recommended good faith efforts be used to secure accessible vehicles for such systems or that the vehicles be retrofitted for accessibility....
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Other Definitions
These rules define certain terms, such as “disability,” “auxiliary aids” and “service animals,” differently from the existing definitions in part 37....
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Filing a Discrimination Complaint with DOJ
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW - NYA Washington, D.C.20530 By Fax: (202) 307-1197...
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12184(b)(5)
public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section that is not readily accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities...
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12186(a)(2)(B)(ii) Issuance
recommendations resulting from such study, each private entity which uses an over-the-road bus to provide transportation to individuals to provide accessibility to such bus to individuals with disabilities...
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206.8 Security Barriers
The accessible route shall permit persons with disabilities passing around security barriers to maintain visual contact with their personal items to the same extent provided others passing...
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C201.5 Design, Development and Fabrication (Section-by-Section Analysis)
We have not, however, retained § 1193.23(b) of the existing 255 Guidelines, which requires telecommunications equipment manufacturers to consider involving people with disabilities in various...
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Question 7
What are the greatest difficulties facing individuals with disabilities in accessing rehabilitative and exercise equipment and furniture in a therapeutic setting?...
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1016.7.1 Maximum Running Slope and Segment Length
Gradual running slopes are more useable by individuals with disabilities. Where the terrain results in steeper running slopes, resting intervals are required more frequently....
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Acknowledgements
Without the commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities and the burning desire to have the research questions answered, this study in its many forms would not have been possible...
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3.3. Scoping Requirements
Description Devices The final rule’s scoping requirements for captioning and audio description devices are based on industry research and recommendations proposed by NATO and multiple disability...
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Meeting Room Layouts and Considerations
Other accommodations are needed for those with hearing or vision disabilities....
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Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act
These regulations extend civil rights to people with disabilities, covering any program or activity, including employment services, receiving federal financial assistance....
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The law includes a specific focus on improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and it sets out a number of provisions to facilitate doing so....
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Access Stations For Conferences
For large conferences attended by many people with disabilities, it is a good idea to have an access station or booth staffed during conference hours....
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Recommendations for Planners
When possible include people with disabilities in menu planning. Avoid items that are difficult to cut or handle (such as lobster in shells)....
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C. Architectural Barrier Removal (Non-seating)
event later than October 1, 2014, Olympia shall have completed modifications to Joe Louis Arena to remove architectural barriers as specified in Exhibit 3 to ensure that individuals with disabilities...