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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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§ 1194.3(c)
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2. What Is a Reasonable Accommodation?
., providing written instructions, or breaking tasks into smaller parts), eliminating a non-essential (or marginal) job function that someone cannot perform because of a disability, and ...
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II-2.4000 Substantial limitation of a major life activity
To constitute a "disability," a condition must substantially limit a major life activity....
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Section 1630.14(c) Examination of Employees
Section 1630.14(c) Examination of Employees This provision permits employers to make inquiries or require medical examinations (fitness for duty exams) when there is a need to...
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Doors and hardware
• Minimum-weight doors with accessible hardware are easily opened by people who have arthritis or use a cane for extra balance. For heavier doors, automatic and power-assisted...
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Accessible route
• Clear, wide paths without stairs to the establishment’s entrance and throughout the business leave room for canes and walkers and accommodate people with reduced mobility and...
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Signage
• Precise directional and informational signage in high-contrast colors with clear, large type and good lighting make shopping more comfortable for people with diminished short-term...
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§ 36.311(c)
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§1630.14(c) Examination of employees
(c) Examination of employees. A covered entity may require a medical examination (and/or inquiry) of an employee that is job-related and consistent with business necessity. A covered...
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1. When does someone with a hearing impairment have a disability within the meaning of the ADA?
When does someone with a hearing impairment have a disability within the meaning of the ADA? ...
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Scenario 6 – Disagreement Over Need to Evaluate
On the other hand, even if a student earns good grades, he or she may still have a disability....
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§ 36.501(a) General
Any person who is being subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of the Act or this part or who has reasonable grounds for believing that such person is about...
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Sec.36.501(a) General
Any person who is being subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of the Act or this part or who has reasonable grounds for believing that such person is about...
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May an employer ask disability-related questions or require a medical examination when an employee who has been on leave for a medical condition wants to return to work?
May an employer ask disability-related questions or require a medical examination when an employee who has been on leave for a medical condition wants to return to work?...
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What is a substantial limitation on major life activities?
To qualify as a “disability” under part 382 a condition or disease must substantially limit a major life activity....
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Youth Action Council on Transition (YouthACT)
Published on Oct 25, 2017 This video created by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL...
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Safety Assistants/Attendants
The Foreign Carriers NPRM proposed retaining, with minor modifications, the existing Part 382 limitations on the ability of carriers to require passengers with disabilities to travel with...
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§ 36.302(f)(8) Prevention of fraud in purchase of tickets for accessible seating
A public accommodation may not require proof of disability, including, for example, a doctor's note, before selling tickets for accessible seating....
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The Target Population
Disabilities may be caused by a wide variety of diseases and injuries as well as genetic and congenital conditions....
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§35.130(b)(3) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (b)(3) prohibits the public entity from utilizing criteria or methods of administration that deny individuals with disabilities access to the public entity's services, programs...
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11. May an employer require an individual with a disability to accept a reasonable accommodation that s/he does not want?
An employer may not require a qualified individual with a disability to accept an accommodation....
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Communication Issues for Employers with Maximum Leave Policies
Employers who use such form letters may wish to modify them to let employees know that if an employee needs additional unpaid leave as a reasonable accommodation for a disability, the employee...
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Creating Equal Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities to Participate in Physical Education and Extracurricular Activities
Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs, Creating Equal Opportunities for Children and Youth with Disabilities...
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Seating Assignments
Seating Assignments When requesting a particular seat assignment, it is useful to be as specific as possible about the type of seat that will meet your needs as a passenger with a disability...
