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 > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
§35.190 Designated agencies (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This regulation applies the delegation concept to the investigation of complaints of discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities under the ADA....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations of ADA Requirements
citEcar Street Legal Golf Cart Shuttle with Wheelchair Ramp and 6 Seats
This citEcar six passenger, street-legal golf cart also has a wheelchair ramp and tie downs to secure the disabled passenger. ...
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Legal Documents > David New, Plaintiff, v. Lucky Brand Dungarees Stores, Inc., d/b/a Lucky Brand Jeans, Defendant - Statement of Interest of the United States of America
David New, Plaintiff, v. Lucky Brand Dungarees Stores, Inc., d/b/a Lucky Brand Jeans, Defendant - Statement of Interest of the United States of America
., d/b/a Lucky Brand Jeans (“Lucky Brand”) has violated title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) by failing to provide him and a class of similarly situated individuals with...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.304 Removal of Barriers (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Moving to the House Floor
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel MS Series, Grade 1 with "L" Rose Mortise Locks
Construction Available
Code Compliance
UL
UL 10C Listed 3-hour rated
ANSI/BHMA
A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified
BAA
Meet the Buy American Act
ADA
All lever trims meet the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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ANSI/BHMA A156.25: Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements
UL/ULC: UL 10C 3-hour rated
BAA: Meets guidelines of the Buy American Act
ADA: Meets requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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Construction Available
Code Compliance:
UL
UL 10C Listed 3-hour rated
ANSI/BHMA
A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified
BAA
Meet the Buy American Act
ADA
All lever trims meet the American with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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Construction Available
Code Compliance:
UL
UL 10C Listed 3-hour rated
ANSI/BHMA
A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified
BAA
Meet the Buy American Act
ADA
All lever trims meet the American with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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Construction Available
Code Compliance:
UL
UL 10C Listed 3-hour rating
ANSI/BHMA
A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified
BAA
Meet the Buy American Act
ADA
All lever trims meet the American with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel MS Series, Grade 1 with "R" Escutcheon Mortise Locks
Construction Available
Code Compliance:
UL
UL 10C Listed 3-hour rating
ANSI/BHMA
A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified
BAA
Meet the Buy American Act
ADA
All lever trims meet the American with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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ANSI/BHMA A156.25: Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements
UL/ULC: UL 10C 3-hour rated
BAA: Meets guidelines of the Buy American Act
ADA: Meets requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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ADA compliance: When installed at recommended mounting heights, unit complies with ADA requirements for accessibility by disabled persons....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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ANSI/BHMA A156.25: Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements
UL/ULC: UL 10C 3-hour rated
BAA: Meets guidelines of the Buy American Act
ADA: Meets requirements of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel CE/CEC Series, Grade 1, Heavy Duty Cylindrical Locks
F90, F91, F109, F110, other unpon request
Code Compliance
ANSI/BHMA
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UL
UL 10C 3 Hour Rated
ADA
Meet Requirements of The Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel MS Series, Grade 1, With "R" Rose Mortise Lock
Construction Available
Code Compliance:
UL
UL 10C Listed 3-hour rated
ANSI/BHMA
A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified
BAA
Meet the Buy American Act
ADA
All lever trims meet the American with Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
Swimming Pools: ADA Standard Section 242.2
Section 242.2 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for swimming pools.
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2022 California Standards
11B-221.3 Companion seats
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: Current Media Technology, Appropriate Application of Technology, Future Research Needs
Overview of Current Media Technologies
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act): Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis (with amendments issued through July 2010)
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35, Appendix B: 1991 ADA Title II Regulations Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis
§35.131 Illegal Use of Drugs
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