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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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Methodology and Data Analysis
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1.1.3.2 State-regulated buildings, structures, and applications
Accommodations for persons with disabilities in buildings containing newly constructed covered multifamily dwellings, new common use areas serving existing covered multifamily dwellings,...
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1.1.3.2 State-regulated buildings, structures, and applications
Accommodations for persons with disabilities in buildings containing newly constructed covered multifamily dwellings, new common use areas serving existing covered multifamily dwellings,...
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II. Rulemaking History
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the Access Board to issue guidelines for transportation vehicles—including buses, OTRBs, and vans—to ensure that new, used and remanufactured...
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Attachment B – Code References
Alterations solely for the purpose of barrier removal undertaken pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101-336, 28 C.F.R., Section 36.304) or the...
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Service Animal Issues
As indicated above, airlines may not charge passengers with disabilities for services required by part 382, including transporting their oversized service animals in the cargo compartment...
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Attachment I
Toilet Stall for Persons with Disabilities. The coat hook is too high. ...
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ASME
ASME A18.1 addresses the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of lifts that are intended for transportation of persons with disabilities...
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Acoustiguide Opus Touch™ Museum Guide with Touchscreen
content handling Access for All Audio jack induction loop compatibility Supports video programming for sign language tours Tested for suitability with disability...
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Durateq® Handheld ATV (Assistive Technology Version) Device
The Durateq ATV (Assistive Technology Version) is the most technically advanced solution for facilities such as theme parks and museums delivering technology used by individuals with disabilities...
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Acoustiguide Opus Click™ Multimedia Museum Guide
Audio jack induction loop compatibility Supports video programming for sign language tours Raised marker on key no. 5 (Opus Click™) Tested for suitability with disability...
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Section 36.303(g)(3) Minimum Requirements for Captioning Devices
Department of Commerce, P70-131, Americans with Disabilities: 2010 Household Economic Studies at 8 (2012), available at http://www.census.gov/prod/2012pubs/p70-131.pdf (last visited Sept...
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12. Annual Commitment for Program Access Improvements
ramps; (b) Repair of damage caused by tree roots to sidewalk or walkway surfaces so that the sidewalk or walkway surfaces are made accessible to and usable by persons with Mobility Disabilities...
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#CripTheVoteStories with Michele Kaplan
Rooted in Rights and the organizers of #CripTheVote created a series of short videos featuring the disability community....
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Section 35.151(b) Alterations
maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area--and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving it--is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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§35.151 New Construction and Alterations
that are constructed or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed, constructed, or altered to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Hologic, Inc.
Department of Justice, Disability Rights Section. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights....
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§35.151 New construction and alterations. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
that are constructed or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed, constructed, or altered to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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Section 35.151(b) Alterations (Section-by-Section Analysis)
maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area—and the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving it—is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
