The term ‘‘2004 ADAAG’’ refers to ADA Chapter 1, ADA Chapter 2, and Chapters 3 through 10 of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines,...
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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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‘‘1991 Standards’’ and ‘‘2004 ADAAG’’ (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Plain Language Instructions
Elkin, Attorney Advisor, Disability Rights Section, whose contact information is provided in the introductory section of this rule, entitled, ‘‘FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.''...
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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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209.2.2 Bus Loading Zones
Department of Transportation at 49 CFR 37.3 in regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act....
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223.1.1 Alterations
In this way, people with disabilities can have access to the full-range of services provided by a medical care facility....
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DOT Response to Comments
Reasonable modification is a central concept of disability nondiscrimination law, based on the principle that it is essential for entities to consider individuals with disabilities as individuals...
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Section 36.303 Auxiliary Aids and Services (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
the ‘‘expressed choice’’ of an individual with a disability....
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Aqua Creek Products Mobi Chair Floating Beach Wheelchair
Video conveys how the Aqua Creek Products Mobi Chair Floating Beach Wheelchair has enabled an man with a disability the opportunity to once again enjoy being at the beach and going in the...
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Healthcare Stories - Ruth Kahn
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11B-404.1 General
It would not be acceptable for security personnel to operate the doors for people with disabilities while allowing others to have independent access. ◼ ETA Editor's Note CBC...
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11B-1008.4.2 Clear floor or ground space
This will enhance the ability of children with disabilities to independently use the play component....
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11B-232.2 General holding cells and general housing cells
title II of the ADA requires that each service, program, or activity conducted by a public entity, when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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11B-232.2 General holding cells and general housing cells
title II of the ADA requires that each service, program, or activity conducted by a public entity, when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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11B-404.1 General
It would not be acceptable for security personnel to operate the doors for people with disabilities while allowing others to have independent access. ◼ ETA Editor's Note CBC...
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Employee Work Areas: ADA Standard Section 206.2.8
Section 206.2.8 covers scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible routes in employee work areas.
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11B-1008.4.2 Clear floor or ground space
This will enhance the ability of children with disabilities to independently use the play component....
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Clear Floor or Ground Space: ADA Standard Section 1008.4.2
This will enhance the ability of children with disabilities to independently use the play component....
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4. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
The Section 508 Standards, which are part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensure access for people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities....
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11B-106.5 Defined terms
Non-italicized terms indicate 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards model code definitions....
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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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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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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. ...
