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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Research and History > Research Documents > Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report
Executive Summary
The United States Access Board and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research sponsored a multi-year research study on independent transfers to collect more information...
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Technical Memorandum TM 2012-02 Emergency Response Buildings and Facilities
Technical Memorandum TM 2012-02 Emergency Response Buildings and Facilities
Department of Justice in the Guidance and Analysis for 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services; Final Rules; September...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
201.1 Scope
This code establishes standards for accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by individuals with disabilities....
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
More on Notice
Two were renovated using the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and are accessible to children and adults with disabilities, two are not accessible....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Guide for Small Towns
G) Parks and Recreation Programs
programs, services, and activities are among those that the town should review as part of the self-evaluation to determine if any physical or policy barriers exist that may keep people with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Update - A Primer for State and Local Governments (Title II Primer)
New Construction
New Construction
The ADA requires that all new facilities built by public entities must be accessible to and usable by people with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 -- Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments, Preamble
Comments
Disability community commenters, on the other hand, supported treating as denials foregone opportunities for subsequent trips resulting from denied or missed trips....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
B. Advisory Committee and Final Report (2006-2008)
The Advisory Committee’s forty-one members comprised a broad cross-section of stakeholders representing industry, disability groups, and government agencies....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
Background
California, DSA-AC was operating under a legislative mandate not to sacrifice any of the provisions of earlier editions of CBC that afford a higher level of accessibility for individuals with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 34 CFR Part 104 Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice of Interpretation
Title II Regulations
Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities....
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
3.4.4. Audio Description Device Unit Costs
Average (All Technologies)
$163
Source: NATO, Statement of Position on RIN 1190-AA63, CRT Docket No. 126, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
B. 2004 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines
On July 23, 2004, the Access Board published updated minimum accessibility guidelines for both the ADA and the ABA known as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Exhibit Design Relating to Low Vision and Blindness: What Visitors with Vision Loss Want Museums and Parks to Know about Effective Communication
Technology and preferred sources of information
Some participants find accommodations information available through disability organizations valuable. Everyone uses the Internet and websites specific to vision loss for information....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title III Technical Assistance Manual (with 1994 supplement)
Introduction
Assistance Manual
Covering Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities
Introduction
This technical assistance manual addresses the requirements of title III of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Equality of Opportunity: The Making of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Fashioning a Durable ADA: The House of Representatives
The disability community now worked to hold the ground it had achieved in the Senate....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
For more specific information about ADA requirements affecting employment contact:
more specific information about ADA requirements affecting public accommodations and State and local government services contact:
Department of Justice
Office on the Americans with Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 36 CFR Part 1193 Telecommunications Act (Section 255) Accessibility Guidelines
Captioning (Advisory Guidance)
Closed captioning refers to assistive technology designed to provide access to television for persons with hearing disabilities that is visible only through the use of a decoder....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Franciscan St. James Health - Settlement Agreement
BACKGROUND
James, alleging violations of title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181-12189, and its implementing regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 36. ...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
5. Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Department of Justice may adopt them as mandatory requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017
11B-226.1 General
and work benches, fume hoods, reception counters, teller windows, study carrels, commercial kitchen counters, and conference tables to accommodate the individual needs of employees with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-226.1 General
and work benches, fume hoods, reception counters, teller windows, study carrels, commercial kitchen counters, and conference tables to accommodate the individual needs of employees with disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities. ◼
ETA Editor’s Note...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
5. Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Department of Justice may adopt them as mandatory requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Alertus Alert Beacons®
polycarbonate blend
Battery Backup: 8-24 hr backup, automatically recharges
Programmable Buttons: Selectively enabled for acknowledgment and other special requirements; otherwise disabled...