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.
-
Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND PALACE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, REGARDING THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS
H. Training:
.); (4) accessible ticketing policies regarding seating for individuals with disabilities; (5) maintenance of accessible routes; (6) the requirements of this Agreement and changes to policies...
-
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 35.151 New construction and alterations (Section-by-Section Analysis)
that are constructed or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed, constructed, or altered to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-505.6 Gripping surface
People with disabilities, older people, and others benefit from continuous gripping surfaces that permit users to reach the fingers outward or downward to grasp the handrail, particularly...
-
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)
Medical facilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
A disability advocacy group and a number of other commenters recommended that the Department expand the application of section 232.4 to apply to all such facilities in detention and correctional...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-407.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities....
-
Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 38.29(b)
(b) Handrails and stanchions shall be provided in the entrance to the vehicle in a configuration which allows persons with disabilities to grasp such assists from outside the vehicle while...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-103 Equivalent facilitation.
other responsible parties, must verify that the designs, products or technologies actually result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability for people with all disability...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-103 Equivalent facilitation
other responsible parties, must verify that the designs, products or technologies actually result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability for people with all disability...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-407.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities....
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-223.1.1 Alterations
In this way, people with disabilities can have access to the full-range of services provided by a medical care facility. ◼...
-
State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-206.2.6 Performance areas
For example, requiring persons with disabilities to go outside the building and reenter the building to gain access the stage when others have a direct route would not be considered coinciding...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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....
-
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...
-
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....
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...