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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations
Error/Omission: Toilet rooms with 6 or more toilet stalls lack a 36" wide "ambulatory" toilet stall.
Result:
Too few accessible stalls are provided for people with mobility disabilities....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
Section 35.130(h) Safety. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Safety requirements must be based on actual risks, and not on mere speculation, stereotypes, or generalizations about individuals with disabilities.'' 28 CFR 36.301(b)....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
16. Opening Building Doors
For paratransit services, a passenger's request for the driver to open an exterior entry door to a building to provide boarding and/or alighting assistance to a passenger with a disability...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
1009.1 Accessible means of egress required
In addition to the requirements of this chapter, means of egress, which provide access to, or egress from, buildings for persons with disabilities, shall also comply with the requirements...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
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 ADA...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
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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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Statute Citations
. § 41705
Implementing Regulation:
14 CFR Part 382
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Appendix to 29 CFR Part 1630—Interpretive Guidance on Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Section 1630.2(j)(1)(vii) Impairments That Are Episodic or in Remission
Section 1630.2(j)(1)(vii) Impairments That Are Episodic or in Remission
Section 1630.2(j)(1)(vii) states: “An impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-221.1 General
These seats accommodate people who have a mobility disability but who wish to use a seat that is not in a wheelchair seating location....
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Legal Documents > KIROLA v. THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
a) ADA
. § 12132, prohibits public entities from denying qualified disabled individuals from "meaningful access" to their services and programs. Lonberg, 571 F.3d at 851....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way
facilities for pedestrian circulation and use constructed or altered in the public right-of-way by state and local governments are readily accessible to and usable by pedestrians with disabilities...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report
Grab Bar and Backrest Evaluation
This would allow persons with disabilities to make non-level transfers more easily and safely....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Employees' Retirement Systems of Alabama, Teachers' Retirement Systems of Alabama, and PCH Hotels & Resorts, Inc. - Consent Decree
VIII. MONITORING
If, during, during the period of three years from the date of entry of this Decree, the Hotel takes any further significant action to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities...
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Identify Departments and Programs
know how to arrange for auxiliary aids and services, such as sign language interpreters, material in Braille and assistive listening systems; to ensure that communication with people with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, Preamble
Maneuvering Space, Adjustable Cabinetry, Fixtures and Plumbing
A number of commenters from the disability community stated that it was important that the Guidelines for both kitchens and bathrooms specify a five-foot turning radius; adjustable cabinetry...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - Preamble (published 2008)
Purchase of multiple tickets. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department has received numerous complaints stating that assembly operators are unfairly restricting the number of tickets that can be purchased by individuals with disabilities. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
11B-302.2 Carpet
However, in addition to circumstances in which the California Building Code applies to built-in floor mats, there may also be circumstances in which Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...