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 > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-2.3000 Drug addiction as an impairment
Alcohol is not a "controlled substance," but alcoholism is a disability.
What is "current use"?...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2019 California Standards
11B-221.3 Companion seats
If it is not possible to seat the entire group together and the group must be split, the tickets should be allocated so that the individuals with disabilities are not isolated from others...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
242.2 Swimming Pools
Providing different means of access will better serve the varying needs of people with disabilities in getting into and out of a swimming pool....
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
242.2 Swimming Pools
Providing different means of access will better serve the varying needs of people with disabilities in getting into and out of a swimming pool....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Maysoon Zayid: I got 99 problems... palsy is just one
With grace and wit, the Arab-American comedian takes us on a whistle-stop tour of her adventures as an actress, stand-up comic, philanthropist and advocate for the disabled....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
Detectable Warning Surfaces on Curb Ramps (Section-by-Section Analysis)
requirements for detectable warning surfaces on curb ramps in the accessibility standards included the regulations issued by the Department of Justice implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports - Preamble
Embedded Inaccessible Third-Party Plug-In Applications and Links to Inaccessible External Web Sites and Applications
Disability advocacy organizations commenting on the issue urged the Department to require carriers to ensure that downloadable third-party software is accessible....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
and section 255-based guidelines are intended to ensure that information and communication technology covered by the respective statutes is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Anthropometry of Wheeled Mobility Project: Final Report
Section 5.0 Dissemination Activities
The primary short-term goals are to develop a prototype database that would serve as the foundation for continued anthropometry research on disabled people and produce dissemination products...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Development of Surface Roughness Standards for Pathways Used by Wheelchair Users: Final Report
7. References
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C.A § 12101 et seq. (1993)
Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Guidelines, 36 CFR Appendix D to Part 1191 (2010)
Boninger, M...
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Research and History > Research Documents > Dimensional Tolerances in Construction and for Surface Accessibility
Background
increased construction costs, unnecessary demolition and rebuilding, litigation, uncertainty, and - too often - animosity among members of the building team, regulatory agencies, and the disabled...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
Section 37.105 Equivalent Service Standard
All it says is that, in order for there to be equivalency, if the demand responsive system gets a van to a non-disabled person in 2 hours, or 8 hours, or a week and a half after a call for...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
Assistive listening systems. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Requiring ALS may allow individuals with disabilities to contribute to the community by joining in government and public events, and through increased economic activity associated with community...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
R202 Alterations and Elements Added to Existing Facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis)
resurfacing” when they conduct rulemaking to include accessibility standards for pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way in regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
F. Paperwork Reduction Act
More specifically, the proposed rule requires covered manufacturers, when providing support documentation and services, to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities with respect...
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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)
Assistive listening systems. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Requiring ALS may allow individuals with disabilities to contribute to the community by joining in government and public events, and increasing economic activity associated with community...
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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)
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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines - Preamble (Discussion of Comments and Changes)
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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Guidelines > 24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, Preamble
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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Accessibility Specialists
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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Additional Access Publications > Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
Opening Remarks and Introductions
I have a passion for helping people with disabilities. It’s an acquired passion....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
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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Federal Documents > Preamble to Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix C: Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations: 1991 Preamble and Section-by-Section Analysis)
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....