government office cannot refuse to issue food stamps or other benefits to an individual on the basis of his or her race, it cannot refuse to provide benefits solely because an individual has a disability...
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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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II-3.2000 Denial of participation.
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Meet Ish Cast Video (with open captions and audio introduction)
Army veteran with service-connected disabilities who was able to return to work thanks to support from his family, employer, coworkers and healthcare providers....
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Complaints
Complaints Be aware that a Complaint Resolution Official (CRO) must be made available to you if you ask to speak with a manager or supervisor about a disability-related complaint....
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No Barriers USA - The Lives We Changed in 2015
In 2015, we changed 2,822 lives. Heres a few of those stories. Join the movement at www.nobarriersusa.org.
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Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Take Responsibility for Your Safety
A Harris Interactive survey commissioned by the National Organization on Disability, December 2001, found that "50 percent of employees with disabilities say no plans have been made to safely...
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How Crime Affects People With Disabilities Video PSA Part 1
"The Time Is Now" helps crime victim service providers reach out and serve people with disabilities....
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How Crime Affects People With Disabilities Video PSA Part 2
"The Time Is Now" helps crime victim service providers reach out and serve people with disabilities....
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§382.143 When must carriers complete training for their personnel?
[Doc. No. DOT-OST-2004-19482, 73 FR 27665, May 13, 2008, as amended at 74 FR 11472, Mar. 18, 2009]
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Accessible parking
• Many older adults with diminished heart and lung functions and reduced mobility will have placards or license plates for accessible parking. When parking is near the main door of...
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What Not To Do...In A Job Interview - in partnership with Scope - About Disability
In this film for Scope's #EndTheAwkward campaign, Alex Brooker reacts to hidden camera set-ups exposing how awkward we are around disability....
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Pre-boarding as an Option
In this situation, as a passenger with a disability, you may choose to pre-board before all other passengers....
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§35.130(b)(6)
(6) A public entity may not administer a licensing or certification program in a manner that subjects qualified individuals with disabilities to discrimination on the basis of disability...
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§ 35.130(b)(6)
(6) A public entity may not administer a licensing or certification program in a manner that subjects qualified individuals with disabilities to discrimination on the basis of disability...
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Sections 35.108(a)(1) and 36.105(a)(1) Definition of ‘‘disability’’—General
Sections 35.108(a)(1) and 36.105(a)(1) Definition of ‘‘disability’’—General In the ADA, Congress originally defined ‘‘disability’’ as ‘‘(A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially...
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II-3.7100 Contracting
A public entity may not discriminate on the basis of disability in contracting for the purchase of goods and services....
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"Endless Abilities" Trailer
www.endlessabilities.org In the spring of 2012, four best friends drove across the country in search of adaptive sports for individuals with physical disabilities, and lived to tell the...
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Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care - Preparing for New Roles & Responsibilities, Participant And Provider Readiness
This is the ninth webinar in Webinar Series #1, "Leading Healthcare Practices and Training: Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care"....
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8. What is an Olmstead Plan in the state and local government employment service system context?
A: An Olmstead plan is a public entity’s plan for implementing its legal obligation to provide services to individuals with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate.35 To...
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§ 35.130(b)(7)(ii)
(ii) A public entity is not required to provide a reasonable modification to an individual who meets the definition of “disability” solely under the “regarded as” prong of the definition...
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1.3 Architectural Standards.
The following architectural standards were used as a basis for this AC: 1.3.1 Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Standards for Accessible Design....
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Episodic impairments
If an impairment only occurs periodically (that is, it is episodic) or is in remission, it is a disability if, when in an active phase, it would substantially limit a major life activity...
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Requests for Seat Assignments by a Passenger Accompanied by a Service Animal
Requests for Seat Assignments by a Passenger Accompanied by a Service Animal For a disabled passenger traveling with a service animal, you must provide, as the passenger with a disability...
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Training
maintain accessible features; Instruction on Blockbuster´s policy related to the ADA and service animals; Instruction on procedures to ensure that customers with disabilities...
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34 CFR Part 104 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through July 2017)
TITLE 34 EDUCATION SUBTITLE B REGULATIONS OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CHAPTER I -- OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PART 104 --...
