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 > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BLOCKBUSTER INC.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT NUMBER 202-35-231
Monetary Relief for Complainant
Blockbuster will deliver the check to counsel for the United States by common carrier United Parcel Service, delivery prepaid, to the following address: William Lynch, Trial Attorney, Disability...
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Research and History > Research Documents > A Longitudinal Study of Playground Surfaces to Evaluate Accessibility - Final Report
Conclusion
, installation and maintenance of play equipment and the surface material is critical to achieving an inclusive environment that facilitates child development and enables children with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl Kent, Special Advisor for Disability Policy, Office of Program Compliance and Disability Rights, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451...
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Legal Documents > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY and NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY - OPINION & ORDER
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY and NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY - OPINION & ORDER
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
BRONX INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, a nonprofit organization; DISABLED IN ACTION OF METROPOLIAN NEW YORK, a nonprofit organization...
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Associated Foot & Ankle Centers of Northern Virginia - Settlement Agreement
INVESTIGATION AND FINDINGS
Complainant is deaf and as such is an individual with a “disability” within the meaning of the ADA. 42 U.S. C. § 12102; 28 C.F.R. § 36.104.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > Elimination of Architectural Barriers - Administrative Rules of the TDLR, 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68
68.65. Advisory Committee
(g) The committee shall be composed of building professionals and persons with disabilities who are familiar with architectural barriers problems and solutions....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Consent Decree
P. MAINTENANCE OF ACCESSIBLE FEATURES AND TRAINING
County will submit for pre-approval by the United States a proposed training program, lasting at least four hours, on the requirements of the ADA and appropriate ways of serving people with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Common ADA Problems at Newly Constructed Lodging Facilities
Accessible Routes - Interior and Exterior
Result:
Because people who use wheelchairs, walkers, scooters or other mobility aids cannot climb steps or negotiate curbs, people with disabilities are often unable to travel safely...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
intercity passenger rail cars (including coaches, dining cars, sleeping cars, lounge cars and food service cars), any other railroad cars described in Section 242 of the Americans With Disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
10. Prescription Drug Container Labels
The law directs the National Council on Disability (NCD) to conduct an informational and educational campaign in cooperation with the stakeholder working group to inform the public, including...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
1.1.2 Purpose
establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.6100 General
When many individuals with mental disabilities apply for benefits, they are unable to complete the application process successfully....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.10000 Maintenance of accessible features
Public entities must maintain in working order equipment and features of facilities that are required to provide ready access to individuals with disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
intercity passenger rail cars (including coaches, dining cars, sleeping cars, lounge cars and food service cars), any other railroad cars described in Section 242 of the Americans With Disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
Intent
(2019 CBC) Chapter 11B - Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing, but it includes and compares requirements of Americans with Disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
1.1.2 Purpose
establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Norton Surface Mounted 5700 Series Low Energy Door Operator
Quiet and dependable, the 5700 meets the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act (A.D.A.) and ANSI/BHMA A156.4. ...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Unity Surfacing Systems Soft-Land Rubberized Safety Surfacing
There are no retaining edges needed and all of "Unity's" rubberized safety surfacing, flooring and paver products are accessible to the disabled....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
QuickCaption Remote Realtime Captioning CART
Realtime notes are also emailed directly to the student/client upon completion of the assignment (as well as to the instructor/presenter and/or to disabled student services office, if requested...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Revised ADA Requirements: Accessible Pools Means of Entry and Exit
Maintenance of Accessible Features
Maintenance of Accessible Features
Accessible pool features must be maintained in operable, working condition so that persons with disabilities have access to the pool whenever the pool...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
Chapter 4 9-1-1 and Emergency Communications Services
How can direct emergency communications services be provided to individuals with hearing disabilities who do not have TTYs?...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for Small Business
Tax Credit and Deduction
Tax Credit and Deduction
To assist small businesses to comply with the ADA, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code includes a Disabled Access Credit (Section 44) for businesses with...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Solutions for Five Common ADA Access Problems at Polling Places
Temporary Measures
Measures
While permanently removing architectural barriers is preferable, this document provides some low-cost, temporary solutions that can provide temporary access for people with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
2. What information shall the notice include?
This chapter contains a model “Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act” created by the Department of Justice....