The following are excluded from the definition of disability: transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments...
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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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Exclusions
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§ 36.205 Association.
accommodation shall not exclude or otherwise deny equal goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, accommodations, or other opportunities to an individual or entity because of the known disability...
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‘‘Disability.’’
‘‘Disability.’’ The definition of the term ‘‘disability’’ is the same as the definition in the title III regulation codified at 28 CFR part 36....
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Sec.36.205 Association
accommodation shall not exclude or otherwise deny equal goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, accommodations, or other opportunities to an individual or entity because of the known disability...
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What is a substantial limitation on major life activities?
To qualify as a “disability” under part 382 a condition or disease must substantially limit a major life activity....
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Disability
Disability....
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§1630.2(g) Disability
(g) Definition of “disability”— Note to paragraph (g): See §1630.3 for exceptions to this definition....
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When does an impairment “substantially limit” a major life activity?
When does an impairment “substantially limit” a major life activity? There is no absolute standard for determining when an impairment is a substantial limitation. Some...
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§1630.2(g)(1) In general
Disability means, with respect to an individual—...
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§1630.2(g)(3)
is not challenging a covered entity's failure to make reasonable accommodations and does not require a reasonable accommodation, it is generally unnecessary to proceed under the “actual disability...
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When is a person “regarded as” having a disability?
When is a person “regarded as” having a disability?...
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§1630.2(k)(1) In general
An individual has a record of a disability if the individual has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more...
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§1630.2(o)(4)
(4) A covered entity is required, absent undue hardship, to provide a reasonable accommodation to an otherwise qualified individual who meets the definition of disability under the “actual...
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Section 2. Handicap
and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine: or (2) Any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities...
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3. Does My Client Need to Have a Particular Condition to Get a Reasonable Accommodation?
The client's symptoms in the absence of treatment are merely considered in order to determine whether the person has a "disability" under the ADA.)...
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§1630.3 Exceptions to the definitions of “Disability” and “Qualified Individual with a Disability.”
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II-2.1000 General
Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against any "qualified individual with a disability."...
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1. How must an individual request a reasonable accommodation?
While an individual with a disability may request a change due to a medical condition, this request does not necessarily mean that the employer is required to provide the change....
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Why Accessibility Is Important
Seventy-five percent have disabilities that are not obvious at first glance. People with disabilities constitute the largest minority in the country....
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§1630.3(a)
(a) The terms disability and qualified individual with a disability do not include individuals currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs, when the covered entity acts on the basis of...
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Disability
Disability. The definition of disability can be found at §35.108....
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§ 36.101(b) Broad coverage
The primary purpose of the ADA Amendments Act is to make it easier for people with disabilities to obtain protection under the ADA....
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§ 35.101(b) Broad coverage
The primary purpose of the ADA Amendments Act is to make it easier for people with disabilities to obtain protection under the ADA....
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What Terminology Should Be Used?
Although people who have disabilities refer to themselves in many different ways and numerous "buzz words" have been used to describe people with disabilities over the years, direction for...