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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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Service and Companion Animal Owners: Know Your Rights!
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IRS Videos in ASL: Understanding Tax Terms for American Sign Language Interpreters, Part 3 (Captions & Audio)
In this video, the complex phrase for deaf and hard of hearing taxpayers, Permanently and Totally Disabled, is defined as it relates to taxes....
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Auxiliary Aids and Services
Auxiliary Aids and Services The ADA uses the term “auxiliary aids and services” (“aids and services”) to refer to the ways to communicate with people who have communication disabilities...
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A. Statutory and Rulemaking History Up to the 2008 NPRM
Bush signed into law the ADA, a comprehensive civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability....
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Implementation Approach and Schedule
Comments: Most commenters, whether representing industry or the disability community, disagreed with the proposed implementation approach and time frame....
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Symmetry Limited Use/Limited Application (LU/LA) Elevator
Programmable Door Operators Heavy duty rollers and guides Symmetry LU/LA elevators are designed to comply with ASME A17.1 Section 5.2 and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities...
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TownSteel MS Series, Grade 1 with Push Pull Mortise Locks
Code Compliance: UL UL 10C listed 3-hour rating ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified BAA Meet guideline of the Buy American Act ADA Meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Guardian Barrier-Free Safety Station with WideArea™ Eye/Face Wash GBF1909PCC
ADA compliance: Unit complies with ADA requirements for accessibility by disabled persons (maximum height and reach, minimum knee clearance and distance from obstructions)....
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#CripTheVoteStories with Hamza Jaka
Rooted in Rights and the organizers of #CripTheVote created a series of short videos featuring the disability community....
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F215.1 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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Compliance Dates
In addition, hotels, motels, and inns have until March 15, 2012, to update their reservation policies and systems to make them fully accessible to people with disabilities....
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Section 1193.35 Redundancy and Selectability [1193.33 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Although this provision was supported by persons with disabilities, it may run contrary to section 1193.41 (i), which intends to make products accessible to persons with limited cognitive...
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Prohibition against surcharges for use of a service animal. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
If a public accommodation normally charges individuals for the damage they cause, an individual with a disability may be charged for damage caused by his or her service animals....
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B. What Is a Curb Ramp?
A curb ramp is a short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.1 If designed and constructed to be accessible, a curb ramp provides an accessible route that people with disabilities...
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D. Summing up: ADA Coordinator, Notice, and Grievance Procedures
These administrative requirements help ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are addressed in the programs, activities, and services operated by a public entity....
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Fact Sheet: Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA
Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA The Department of Justice (the Department) has amended its regulation implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Passenger Loading Zones at Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
may afford useful protection from inclement weather conditions to everyone using a facility, it is not clear that the absence of such protection would impede access by individuals with disabilities...
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Table Surface Height
Persons with disabilities considered the 34 inch maximum height too high for surfaces used for any length of time....
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New Provisions for Employee Work Areas
The proposed rule required such areas to be on an accessible route so that people with disabilities could approach, enter, and exit the space....
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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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Swimming Pools
The primary means of entry must be either a sloped entry into the water or a pool lift that is capable of being independently operated by a person with a disability. ...
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Accessible Routes
Accessible Routes An accessible route is a pathway specifically designed to provide access for individuals with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility devices....
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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...
