Ground level play components accessed by children with disabilities must be integrated into the play area....
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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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11B-240.2.1 Ground level play components
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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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Impacts on State and Local Governments
guidelines are adopted, with or without additions and modifications, as accessibility standards by other federal agencies in the regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Swimming pools. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Individuals with disabilities and advocates were particularly concerned about the accessibility of pools, and noted that for many people with disabilities, swimming is one of the few types...
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6. Conclusion
Today, though ICT is now woven into the very fabric of everyday life, millions of Americans with disabilities often find themselves unable to use—or use effectively—computers, mobile devices...
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Tips on Completing Emergency Health Information
My disability, due to a head injury, sometimes makes me appear confused or drunk. I have a psychiatric disability. In an emergency, I may become confused or overwhelmed....
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1.1. Purpose and Need for Rule and Scope of Regulatory Assessment
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) contains broad language prohibiting public accommodations and commercial facilities—including movie theaters—from discriminating...
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c) RecPark Program
department that works with disabled individuals to meet their individualized needs....
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Reassignment
Example B: An employer is considering reassigning an employee with a disability to a position in which she will contract for goods and services....
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I. Background
The City, the University and CI are public entities covered by title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)....
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§382.151(c)(1)
(1) In any situation in which any person complains or raises a concern with your personnel about discrimination, accommodations, or services with respect to passengers with a disability,...
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1. Significant risk of substantial harm
Significant risk of substantial harm An employer cannot deny an employment opportunity to an individual with a disability merely because of a slightly increased risk....
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VIII. Existing Facilities: Alternatives to Barrier Removal
Extra charges may not be imposed on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs of measures used as alternatives to barrier removal....
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Overview
Overview This publication provides technical assistance on testing accommodations for individuals with disabilities who take standardized exams and other high-stakes tests....
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For More Information
(Eastern Time) Model Testing Accommodation Practices Resulting From Recent Litigation: http://www.ada.gov/lsac_best_practices_report.docx For persons with disabilities, this...
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9.7 Does Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim Prevent an Injured Worker from Filing a Charge Under the ADA?
However, these clauses do not prohibit a qualified individual with a disability from filing a discrimination charge with EEOC, or filing a suit under the ADA, if issued a "right to sue"...
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1.9.1.1 Application
Publicly funded buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities shall be accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities as follows: Advisory 1.9.1.1 Application...
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§382.27(b)
(b) You may require a passenger with a disability to provide up to 72 hours' advance notice and check in one hour before the check-in time for the general public to receive carrier-supplied...
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For more information about the ADA
For persons with disabilities, this publication is available in alternate formats. Duplication of this document is encouraged. February 2011...
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Handrails
The 20- to 24-inch width for the accessible pool stairs is intended to provide support for individuals with disabilities who are ambulatory....
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Class Notice
Class Counsel shall also provide notice of the Settlement Agreement to ten organizations that serve the interest of disabled persons residing in the City and establish a website where a...
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§35.106 Notice
The preamble to that section gives guidance on how to effectively communicate with individuals with disabilities....
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F206.8 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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Directions to and through the Usable Circulation Path
Because this technology is new to the market, such devices and systems are not discussed here; however, emergency evacuation personnel and people with disabilities may want to investigate...