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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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Plain Language Instructions
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25. Need for Return Trip Assistance
A passenger with a disability may need assistance for a return trip when he or she did not need that assistance on the initial trip....
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CalCasp Training: Overview of Federal Access Laws & Regulations
Including ANSI, the Civil Rights Act, Fair Housing Act, Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Rehabilitation Act, Uniform Accessibilty Standards (UFAS), the Americans With Disabilities Act of...
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Background
It imposes the ongoing responsibility for owners of public accommodations to remove existing barriers for individuals with disabilities to the extent that it is readily achievable to do...
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Background
It imposes the ongoing responsibility for owners of public accommodations to remove existing barriers for individuals with disabilities to the extent that it is readily achievable to do...
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SafePath: ADA Door Access - What is a Level Landing?
Understanding what the ADA requirements are for door threshold height modification and the products that are available for building and disability access code compliance....
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Service Animals for Business Owners
Service and companion animals can help people with disabilities go about their daily lives. ...
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HEALTHCARE STORIES - Luise Custer and Charlie Tygiel Part 3 of 4
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EZCurb Ramp - Vertical Barrier Removal Instructional Video
Understanding what the ADA requirements are for door threshold height modification and the products that are available for building and disability access code compliance....
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HEALTHCARE STORIES - DENISE SHERER JACOBSON Part 3 of 4
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HEALTHCARE STORIES - DENISE SHERER JACOBSON Part 4 of 4
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HEALTHCARE STORIES - DENISE SHERER JACOBSON Part 2 of 4
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HEALTHCARE STORIES - DENISE SHERER JACOBSON Part 1 of 4
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§382.123(a)(1)
(1) You must ensure that a passenger with a disability who uses a wheelchair and takes advantage of the opportunity to preboard the aircraft can stow his or her wheelchair in this area,...
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Voting Area
Within the voting area there must be enough clearance for an individual with a disability to access and use all the voting equipment....
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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
It applies to all veterans, not just those with service-connected disabilities....
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Refreshment Table
Refreshment Table: If refreshments are served, allow sufficient floor space for people with mobility disabilities to approach the tables....
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11B-209.2.2 Bus loading zones
terms "designated public transportation" and "specified public transportation" are defined by the Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 37.3 in regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities...
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II-7.1100 Primary consideration.
Because County X can demonstrate that its current system of providing assistance is an effective means of affording an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to vote, the County...
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Chapter 6 Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Crossings Under Title II of the ADA
In this Chapter, you will learn about the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) relating to curb ramps at pedestrian crossings....
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11B-409.1 General
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3. What types of complaints does the ADA Mediation Program resolve?
formats of written materials to a patient's spouse who is blind; Modification of policies, practices, and procedures: alleging that a restaurant refuses to serve a person with a disability...
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[2010 ADAS] 105.1 General
be inspected at the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004; at the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability...
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About Us
About Us The Department of Justice's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Mediation Program (the Program) informally resolves ADA complaints, allowing parties – the person who...
