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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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PSA: We Prepare Everyday by FEMA, the Ready Campaign and Ad Council
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Rulemaking History
Review Advisory Committee consisted of 22 members representing the design and construction industry, the building codes community, State and local government entities, and people with disabilities...
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C. REMEDIAL ACTION
By no later than one year after the effective date of this Agreement, BIDMC shall display on its website information to assist individuals with disabilities to identify accessible routes...
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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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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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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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Rulemaking Process
So we have to have very strong evidence in order, anymore, to issue any kind of rules under either the architectural barriers act or the Americans With Disabilities Act. ...
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ICC/IBC: ADA Standard Section 105.2.4
Section 105.2.4 of the ADA Standards cover references to the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Building Code (IBC).
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11B-206.2.5 Restaurants, cafeterias, banquet facilities and bars
areas, or to all parts of existing outdoor dining areas where the same services and decor are provided in an accessible space usable by the public and not restricted to use by people with disabilities...
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11B-206.2.5 Restaurants, cafeterias, banquet facilities and bars
areas, or to all parts of existing outdoor dining areas where the same services and decor are provided in an accessible space usable by the public and not restricted to use by people with disabilities...
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Alterations to Qualified Historic Buildings and Facilities: ADA Standard Section 202.5
Section 202.5 covers the most current ADA Standards for alterations to qualified historic buildings and facilities.
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Providing Auxiliary Aids and Services
Providing Auxiliary Aids and Services A meeting that is accessible to people with sensory disabilities enables them to understand the meeting's presentations and to participate in the...
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2.2 Administrative Requirements.
The airport operator does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, treatment of, or employment in its programs, services, and activities; and 2....
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B. Major Provisions
movie theater auditoriums that exhibit digital movies produced or distributed with closed movie captions and audio description provide such features to patrons with hearing and vision disabilities...
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Chapter 1: Background
These guidelines establish minimum accessibility requirements to provide a general level of usability for people with disabilities....
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Airport Kiosk Accessibility
In addition, we proposed to amend Part 382 to require each carrier to provide equivalent service upon request to any passenger with a disability who cannot readily use its automated airport...
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PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE VOTING SYSTEMS AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
States can satisfy this accessibility requirement through use of a direct recording electronic voting system or other voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities. ...
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3.2 Getting on the Table
The height of exam tables was the most commonly reported complaint.4 A survey of approximately 400 Californians with disabilities found exam tables were inaccessible to 69% of wheelchair...
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1.5. Major Provisions of Final Rule
publication in the Federal Register, movie theaters must ensure that their auditoriums exhibiting digital movies provide captioning and audio description to patrons with hearing and vision disabilities...
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36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM - Preamble
examination chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and other imaging equipment used by health care providers for diagnostic purposes are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Section 37.43 Alteration of Transportation Facilities by Public Entities
In general, the section requires that any alteration, to the maximum extent feasible, results in the altered area being accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including...
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Section 37.11 Administrative Enforcement
law that said bus drivers could not leave their seats to help secure wheelchair users), the ADA and this rule do not prohibit states and localities from legislating in areas relating to disability...
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II-5.2000 Methods for providing program accessibility
program access, a public entity must give priority to the one that results in the most integrated setting appropriate to encourage interaction among all users, including individuals with disabilities...
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II. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE III OF THE ADA
Customer Assistance for H&R Block Users with Disabilities: By December 1, 2014, H&R Block shall train its CSO Personnel automatically to escalate calls from users with disabilities...
