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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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...
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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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
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 > Metzler et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. et al.
IV. ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
California-wide") to determine what accessible medical equipment is needed and can and should be obtained for each Kaiser hospital and medical office building to ensure that people with disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel TDC 90 ALUMINUM Grade 1 Door Closer
exceeds A156.4 Grade 2 requirements
UL
UL &ULC Listed
BAA
BAA model meets guidelines of the Buy American Act
ADA
TDC-90BF adjustable to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Sargent 7900 Mortise Lock Door Hardware
Complies with Americans with Disabilities Act
UL and UL listed to Canadian safety standards for A label (3 hour fire door) and lesser class doors, stamped letter F and UL symbol on armored...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Willoughby Industries WODF-2-HC Stainless Steel Outdoor ADA Drinking Fountain
WODF-2 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
TownSteel TDC 70 ALUMINUM Grade 1 Door Closer
ANSI/BHMA
A156.4 Grade 1 Certified
UL
UL &ULC Listed
BAA
BAA model meets guidelines of the Buy American Act
ADA
TDC-70BF adjustable to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
AccessRec GrassProtecta Slip Resistant Grass Reinforcement Mesh
taxiways
Equestrian surfaces
Grass verges
Caravan park access and caravan bays
Front lawn parking
Pedestrian paths
Wheelchair paths
Disabled...
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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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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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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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Cybex Total Access Leg Extension Exercise Machine
Ability over disability.
Accommodates people of all abilities on the same gym floor....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INVESTIGATORS
., is the Charging Party qualified for the job except that, because of disability, s/he needs a reasonable accommodation to perform the position's essential functions)?...