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 > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.111 What services must carriers provide to passengers with a disability on board the aircraft?
FR 27665, May 13, 2008, as amended at 75 FR 44887, July 30, 2010]
As a carrier, you must provide services within the aircraft cabin as requested by or on behalf of passengers with a disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Expanding Your Market: Accessible Customer Service Practices for Hotel and Lodging Guests with Disabilities
Communication
Hotel team members who have direct contact with guests should be prepared and ready to communicate with customers with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Seating Accommodations
Under certain circumstances, if a passenger self-identifies as a passenger with a disability, carriers must provide seating accommodations....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 42 USC 12102
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 42 USC 12102
As used in this Act:
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1630.2(g)(1)
(1) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual;
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 34 CFR Part 104 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through July 2017)
§104.4 Discrimination prohibited.
[45 FR 30936, May 9, 1980, as amended at 65 FR 68054, Nov. 13, 2000]
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > CCDA Accessibility Compliance for Businesses: "Myths and Misconceptions"
CCDA Accessibility Compliance for Businesses: "Myths and Misconceptions"
Accessibility Compliance
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Businesses
"Myths and Misconceptions"
July 2017
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ATLANTIS EVENTS, INC. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ATLANTIS EVENTS, INC. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND BLOCKBUSTER INC.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT NUMBER 202-35-231
Attachment A
of service animals in its stores by persons with disabilities....
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Legal Documents > Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, et al. Plaintiffs, v. Abercrombie & Fitch Co., et al., Defendants. - Statement of Interest on the Parties' Motions for Summary Judgment
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, et al. Plaintiffs, v. Abercrombie & Fitch Co., et al., Defendants. - Statement of Interest on the Parties' Motions for Summary Judgment
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Civil Action No. 09-cv-02757-WYD-KMT
COLORADO CROSS-DISABILITY COALITION, et al.
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Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
Title I - Employment
Title I requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide qualified individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the full range of employment-related opportunities...
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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)
382.111 What services must carriers provide to passengers with a disability on board the aircraft?
382.111 What services must carriers provide to passengers with a disability on board the aircraft?
ETA Editor's Note
This section has no content in the original document....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Scenario 4 – Appropriate Testing
Because of the poor responses on the quizzes, Juan’s teacher believes he may have a disability related to his ability to understand what he reads (reading comprehension skills)....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
12207(a) Study
--The National Council on Disability shall conduct a study and report on the effect that wilderness designations and wilderness land management practices have on the ability of individuals...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
12207(a) Study
(a) Study
The National Council on Disability shall conduct a study and report on the effect that wilderness designations and wilderness land management practices have on the ability of...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
Are You Protected by The ADA?
If you have a disability and are qualified to do a job, the ADA protects you from job discrimination on the basis of your disability....
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Federal Documents > Standards > 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
A4.16.3 Height
Height preferences for toilet seats vary considerably among disabled people....
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Federal Documents > Standards > Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
A4.16.3 HEIGHT
Preferences for toilet seat heights vary considerably among disabled people....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Examples and Resources to Support Criminal Justice Entities in Compliance with Title II of the ADA
C. Collaboration with Other Entities
States, counties, and cities, which often administer both criminal justice and disability service systems, have obligations under the ADA to ensure people with mental health disabilities...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Ask Questions and Provide Instructions
Although in most instances you are not obligated to self identify as a passenger with a disability, keep in mind that conveying certain information or providing some guidance will permit...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights
2. Am I allowed to keep my condition private?
When it is engaging in affirmative action for people with disabilities (such as an employer tracking the disability status of its applicant pool in order to assess its recruitment and hiring...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
2.1(a)(iii) Substantially Limits
(iii) Substantially Limits
An impairment is only a "disability" under the ADA if it substantially limits one or more major life activities....