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 > 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)
§ 35.108(a)(1)(iii)
(iii) Being regarded as having such an impairment as described in paragraph (f) of this section.
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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)
§ 35.152(b) Discrimination prohibited
(b) Discrimination prohibited.
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
7. May an employer require an individual to go to a health care professional of the employer's (rather than the employee's) choice for purposes of documenting need for accommodation and disability?
Documentation is insufficient if it does not specify the existence of an ADA disability and explain the need for reasonable accommodation.(33)
Any medical examination conducted by the...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Boarding Assistance
Carrier personnel are not permitted to physically hand-carry a passenger with a disability on or off a plane, except in the case of an emergency evacuation....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
7.2 Overview of Legal Obligations
7.2 Overview of Legal Obligations
An employer may not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability, in any employment practice, or any...
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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 > 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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Continuing education
Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care - Providing Disability-Competent Primary Care
This is the fourth webinar in Webinar Series #1, "Leading Healthcare Practices and Training: Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care". ...
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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
for
Businesses
"Myths and Misconceptions"
July 2017
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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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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Re: Review of the Film When I Walk
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Corada Voices > General Comments or Questions
Re: Review of the Film When I Walk
By: Ariko Himo
I think it has its own unique appeal in terms of storyline; there are many opinions about it, but I think it's a good series. geometry dash lite
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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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
The Power of 504 by Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Award-winning 18-minute documentary video, which captures the drama and emotions of the historic civil rights demonstration of people with disabilities in 1977, resulting in the signing...
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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 > 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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA Center in Colorado Springs gearing up for 25th Anniversary Video
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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...