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 > ADA Guide for Small Towns
Part Three: Resources
II, as printed in the Federal Register (7/26/91)
The Department of Justice’s regulation implementing title II, subtitle A, of the ADA, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Section 36.308 Seating in Assembly Areas (Section-by-Section Analysis)
., Colorado Cross Disability Coalition v. Too, Inc., 344 F. Supp. 2d 707 (D. Colo. 2004); Access Now, Inc. v. AMH CGH, Inc., 2001 WL 1005593 (S.D. Fla. 2001); Pascuiti v....
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT between THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
THE UNITED STATES' INVESTIGATION AND FINDINGS
Complainant 1 requested to vote using the Edge machine but the poll worker failed to follow the correct procedures in the training manual and disabled the Edge machine located at Complainant...
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Legal Documents > SCOTT JOHNSON v. STARBUCKS CORPORATION - AMICUS BRIEF
B. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design
They establish the minimum scoping and technical requirements for a facility or part thereof to be “readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.” 2010 Standards, Overview...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
VI. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT
The SCDC will send the status reports to:
Susana Lorenzo-Giguere
Disability Rights Section
Civil Rights Division
U. S....
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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
Overview of Current Media Technologies
Our nation’s museums, science centers, art galleries, historic sites, and national parks are places where visitors with disabilities should be fully...
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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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Products and Additional Resources > Products
UpScale by Medical Accessibility - Adjustable Height Exam Table with Built-in Scale
With the UpScale, we offer a universal design solution that benefits all patients, regardless of their mobility, while meeting the very specific needs of patients with disabilities and the...
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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
TownSteel XME9010 Mortise Lockdown Rigid Trim Keypad Mortise
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 MS Series, Grade 1 Sectional, with Indicator 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 American with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel MS Series, Grade 1 Escutcheon, with Indicator 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 American with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
TownSteel MS Series, Grade 1 With "W" 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
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
TownSteel FCE4010 Cylindrical Lockdown Rigid Trim
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
Guardian Recessed Safety Station with Drain Pan GBF2173
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
TownSteel FCE4020 Cylindrical Lockdown Clutched Trim RFID Cylindrical
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
A156.2-2011 4000 Series Grade 1 Certified
UL
UL 10C 3 Hour Rated
ADA
Meet Requirements of The Americans with Disabilities...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Sloan WETS 2050.1001-1.28 Manual HET Flushometer and HET Wall Hung Water Closet
Meets the American Disabilities Guidelines and ANSI A117.1 requirements when installed according to these requirements....
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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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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Negotiations Between the Senate and the White House
These discussions would include the administration, the Senate, the House, and both the business and disability communities....
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Legal Documents > United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Cinemark USA, Inc., Defendant - Consent Order
IT IS SO ORDERED
LIANG, Trial Attorney
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Telephone: (202) 307-0480
Facsimile: (202) 307-1197/98
Email...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
2. State and Local Laws
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
226 and 902 Dining Surfaces and Work Surfaces
basing the calculation on the number of tables rather than on the number of individuals that may be accommodated by the tables could unnecessarily restrict opportunities for persons with disabilities...