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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Delta Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with Touch2O Technology 9159T-DST
docked when not in use
DIAMOND Seal Technology features a 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
TownSteel CS Series, Grade 2, Clutched Flat Rose Cylindrical Locks
, other unpon request
Code Compliance
ANSI/BHMA
Meets or exceeds A156.2-2011 4000 Series Grade 2 requirements
UL
UL 10C 3 Hour Rated
ADA
Meet Requirements of The Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Allegion Falcon T-Series Mechanical Locks
Inner Elevation Door Edge Standard Strike
All lever designs shall be solid and meet the federal ADA and state disability requirements....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Willoughby Industries WODF-3-HC-CHD Stainless Steel Outdoor ADA and Child Drinking Fountain
WODF-3 fountain shall be lead-free, adhering to ANSI/NSF 61, Section 9, ANSIA117.1 and American Disabilities Act of 2010 requirements....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Willoughby Industries WODF-3-HC-PET Stainless Steel Outdoor ADA and Pet Drinking Fountain
WODF-3 fountain shall be lead-free, adhering to ANSI/NSF 61, Section 9, ANSIA117.1 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 2010 requirements....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel TDC 40, CAST IRON Grade 1 Door Closer
Compliance
ANSI/BHMA
A156.4 Grade 1 Certified
UL
UL &ULC Listed
BAA
BAA model meets guidelines of the Buy American Act
ADA
Adjustable to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Willoughby Industries WODF-3-CHD-PET Stainless Steel Outdoor Child and Pet Drinking Fountain
WODF-3 fountain shall be lead-free, adhering to ANSI/NSF 61, Section 9, ANSIA117.1 and American Disabilities Act of 2010 requirements....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Guardian Barrier-Free WideArea™ Eye/Face Wash GBF1724
ADA compliance: When installed at recommended mounting height, unit complies with ADA requirements for accessibility by disabled persons (maximum height and reach, minimum knee clearance...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
ADA Helper App
Generate a Custom Inspection Checklist based on your specific business & property type
Don’t waste time trying to read through the mountain of regulations in the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Cybex Total Access Leg Extension Exercise Machine
Ability over disability.
Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor....
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
Executive Summary
(HDR), in support of the Department’s final rule entitled, ”Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations—Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description.”...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
Conflict of Law Waivers and Equivalent Alternative Determinations
These conflicts, commenters said, would lead to confusion and reduce efficiency in service to passengers with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports - Preamble
Request for Clarification and Extension of Comment Period
who are excluded from using the agents' inaccessible Web sites solely due to their disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Restaurants and Cafeterias: ADA Standard Section 206.2.5
Section 206.2.5 covers scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible routes in restaurants and cafeterias
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Outdoor Developed Areas: ADA Standard Section 9.
Review the updated information on the revisions to the ADA Standards regarding outdoor developed areas.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
General Holding Cells and General Housing Cells: ADA Standard Section 232.2
Section 232.2 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for general holding cells and general housing cells.
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Shared Use Paths: ADA Standard Section 2.
website:
“Shared use paths provide a means of off-road transportation and recreation for various users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters, and others, including people with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-609.3 Spacing
Many disabled people rely heavily upon grab bars to maintain balance and prevent serious falls....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM: Preamble (2008 Title III NPRM Preamble)
Stages.
The proposed requirement to provide direct access to stages represents an effort to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to participate in programs in an integrated setting...
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
2. New Construction and Alterations
has required that all projects involving new construction or alterations of a building funded, in whole or in part, by the City, undergo review by City staff to ensure compliance with disability...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
1. Rulemaking History Prior to the 2010 ANPRM
Rulemaking (2004 ANPRM) to begin the process of updating the 1991 title II and title III regulations to adopt revised ADA Standards based on the relevant parts of the 2004 Americans with Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Providing minimal protection. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
III regulation included language stating that ‘‘minimal protection'' was a task that could be performed by an individually trained service animal for the benefit of an individual with a disability...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Attachment H
On the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance, provide 1 van accessible space and 1 standard space designated as reserved for people with disabilities. ...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
Substitute cells. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the ANPRM, the Department sought public comment about the most effective means to ensure that existing correctional facilities are made accessible to prisoners with disabilities and presented...