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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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Accessible Routes
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5. Comments on Proposed Rule
Most of the comments were submitted by disability advocacy organizations (17 comments) and individuals (16 comments)....
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602.6 Water Flow
spout to produce a flow of water 4 inches (100 mm) high minimum is so that a cup can be inserted under the flow of water to provide a drink of water for an individual who, because of a disability...
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4. Rulemaking History
The advisory committee members represented disability advocacy organizations, manufacturers of emergency transportable housing units, standard setting organizations, and federal agencies...
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M301.3.3 Head and Back Support
Although not required by the proposed standards, examination tables that can be adjusted to a sitting position and then reclined to a horizontal position may be easier for patients with disabilities...
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For More Information
Information about discrimination based on disability is on OCR’s website at www.ed.gov/policy/rights/guid/ocr/disability.html. ...
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Housekeeping
If a room is rearranged by the guest with a disability staying multiple nights, do not relocate the furniture until checkout....
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VII. TRAINING
the location and use of accessible equipment, such as TDD machines, visual alarms, and notification devices; (4) all Hotel reservations polices and other policies regarding visitors with disabilities...
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BACKGROUND
Pursuant to title III of the ADA, public accommodations must furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to ensure effective communication with individuals with disabilities...
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1002.5 Amusement Ride Seats Designed for Transfer
additional clear floor or ground space both in front of and diagonal to the element will provide flexibility and will increase usability for a more diverse population of individuals with disabilities...
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B. Process to Resolve Complaints
When you receive a complaint from a passenger with a disability, there are certain requirements under the law with which you, your carrier, and a CRO must comply....
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215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities....
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Are carriers required to provide wheelchair service from the curb to the airplane or only from the ticket counter to the airplane?
However, carriers are not required to station employees at the curb to await the arrival of passengers with disabilities....
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Test B (Section-by-Section Analysis)
As explained in paragraph (3) of the rule's definition of disability, this includes a person who has a history of an impairment that substantially limited a major life activity, such as...
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11B-502.7.1 Arrangement
This section requires that persons with disabilities not be required to travel behind parking spaces other than the one in which they have parked.◼ ETA Editor's Note While 2010...
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407.11 Keys, Tickets, and Fare Cards (Section-by-Section Analysis)
See Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S....
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Who Should Read This Guide?
This guide focuses on people with disabilities and activity limitations successfully evacuating buildings. Its goal is to help you strengthen your evacuation preparedness....
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Question 22
What are the costs and benefits, both quantitatively and qualitatively, of providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to access health care, recreational facilities, exercise...
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A4.30.1 General
Many people with disabilities have limitations in movement of their heads and reduced peripheral vision....
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2.1 What to Ask During Your First Visit
The center should not require anything special from you because of your disability that they do not require of every member....
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G. Other types of equipment and furniture
For example, the Department is aware that equipment and furniture exists that may provide ready access for individuals with disabilities, including pool chairs that permit individuals who...
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B. NOTIFICATION
Within thirty (30) days of the entry of this Consent Decree, the County will adopt and follow the attached Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Attachment A (“Notice”)...
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Miniature Horses
service dogs, the Department’s revised ADA regulations have a new, separate provision about miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities...
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Legal Authority and Purpose
The Architectural Barriers Act requires facilities constructed or altered by or on behalf of federal agencies to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities....