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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > How to Install
Armor-Tile Tactile Systems Surface Applied Systems Installation Video
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
408 Limited-Use/Limited-Application Elevators
Some individuals and disability groups opposed the allowance of LULA elevators due to concerns about their size and accessibility....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
C. Planning Ahead to Provide Effective Communication
Even before someone requests an auxiliary aid or service from your public entity, plan ahead to accommodate the communication needs of persons with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
Van Accessible Parking Spaces
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
2. Written Communications
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Legal Documents > Settlement Agreement Between the United States of America, Louisiana Tech University, and the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
EXHIBIT 2
(“Complainant”), hereby release and forever discharge the University and the Board and their current, past, and future officials, employees, and agents, of and from any Americans with Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
Captioning
Most comments from people with disabilities and disability organizations supported a requirement for captioning....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD
Published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2004.
36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191
[Docket No. 99-1]
RIN 3014-AA20
Americans with Disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Trace Center Information / Transaction Machines (ITMs) Accessibility Guidelines
4.Information, documentation, and training
In developing, or incorporating existing training programs, consideration should be given to the following factors:
Accessibility requirements of individuals with disabilities;...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
CURRENT SITUATION: THE VAST MAJORITY OF EXAMINATION AND PROCEDURES TABLES ARE 32 INCHES HIGH
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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)
Auxiliary aids and services: captioning and video interpreting services.
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Additional Access Publications > Community Emergency Planning in NYC - A Toolkit for Community Leaders
EVACUATION + TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
The City coordinates transportation to evacuation centers for individuals with disabilities or access/functional needs who need assistance evacuating....
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Additional Access Publications > Community Emergency Planning in NYC - A Toolkit for Community Leaders
5. PLAN INCLUSIVELY
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Complaints Made During the Trip
Complaints Made During the Trip
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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)
Retain term "service animal.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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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)
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OLYMPIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC. REGARDING JOE LOUIS ARENA
E. ADA Coordination and Training:
Olympia shall designate one or more individuals to coordinate, among other things, efforts to assist persons with disabilities with respect to the accessibility of Joe Louis Arena’...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS
Training
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
III-3.7000 Maintenance of accessible features
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO DJ # 205-49-24
Training
The ADA Training shall cover the Village’s responsibilities under the ADA and include instruction on procedures for: (1) conducting medical examinations and disability-related inquiries...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF FALLON, NEVADA
Training
The ADA Training shall cover the City’s responsibilities under the ADA and include instruction on procedures for: (1) conducting medical examinations and disability-related inquiries of...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF THE ISLE OF PALMS, SOUTH CAROLINA DJ 205-67-11
Training
The ADA Training shall cover the City’s responsibilities under the ADA and include instruction on procedures for: (1) conducting medical examinations and disability-related inquiries of...