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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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Assistive listening systems. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Stowage of Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids
Indeed, it is more properly regarded as a higher standard, since it ensures service to passengers with disabilities that the ICAO/IATA materials leave to carrier discretion....
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233 Residential Facilities
Requirements for residential facilities address access for persons with disabilities, including persons with mobility impairments and those who are deaf or hard of hearing....
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Guidelines for Requirement 2
The steps in this case should meet the ANSI specification since they will be used by people with particular disabilities for whom steps are more usable than ramps....
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Opening Remarks and Introductions
I have a passion for helping people with disabilities. It’s an acquired passion....
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Exam Tables & Scales: What Patients Say...
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...
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Paul Farber
in the Greater New York City area, Paul Farber is a nationally-recognized ADA accessibility consultant with extensive experience helping business owners, attorneys and individuals with disabilities...
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4 Appendix B to part 36: Analysis and Commentary on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
resulting from the adoption of new ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) in the final rules for title II (28 CFR part 35) and title III (28 CFR part 36) of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Section 36.306 Personal Devices and Services (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
., in a hospital or senior citizen center, then these personal services should also be provided to persons with disabilities using the public accommodation....
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Section 1630.2(j)(1) Rules of Construction
whether a new term other than “substantially limits” should be adopted to denote the appropriate functional limitation necessary under the first and second prongs of the definition of disability...
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201.1.1 Vertical accessibility
accessibility requires all levels in all new buildings, structures and facilities and all altered areas of existing buildings, structures and facilities to be accessible to persons with disabilities...
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1. Movies in American Culture
In response to the 2014 NPRM, commenters with hearing and vision disabilities consistently reported that they were unable to take part in the movie-going experience because of the unavailability...
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225 and 811 Storage
Such fixtures are permitted to be installed above or below the reach ranges possible for many persons with disabilities so that space available for merchandising is used as efficiently as...
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a. Transfer Surface Adjustability
The majority of commenters, including manufacturers and disability advocates, supported both an adjustability requirement and the proposed high transfer height, but disagreed on what should...
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M305.4 Leg Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Four commenters (medical association, accessibility consultant, disability rights organization, and a state agency) agreed with requiring leg supports when stirrups are provided....
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F103 Modifications and Waivers
The provisions for modifications and waivers differ from the requirement issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act in that "equivalent facilitation" does not apply. ...
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§35.170 Complaints
§35.170 Complaints Section 35.170 provides that any individual who believes that he or she or a specific class of individuals has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability...
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B. Scoping Requirements for Units with Communication Features
Some of the disability advocacy organizations and individuals who commented on the proposed rule recommended that 2 percent of the total number of emergency transportable housing units installed...
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Table 2
light vehicles are compared to the accessibility standards in the Department of Transportation regulations implementing the public transportation parts of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Acceptable Trail Surfacing Requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA 1990) states that accessible surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip-resistant....
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4.3.4 Industry Considerations in Designing Accessible Imaging Equipment
Creative and alternative solutions are needed to facilitate independent transfers of individuals with disabilities....
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Expert opinion on current literature
Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines. In: Board USA, editor. Washington DC 2004....
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2. PRIMARY FUNCTION AREAS
, the path of travel to the altered area, including the rest rooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area, is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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I. BACKGROUND
This matter was initiated by a letter of investigation provided to Swedish Edmonds on June 24, 2013, regarding potential violations by the Hospital of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities...
