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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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
V. ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO CUSTOMERS WITH DISABILITIES
It is QuikTrip's policy to provide prompt and courteous service to all customers, including customers with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
Information That May Be Requested in Post-Offer Examinations or Inquiries
Withdrawing a job offer for this reason would not violate the ADA, because the decision is not based on disability....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Other Documents > 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36 Amendment of ADA Title II and Title III Regulations To Implement ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Final Rule
Sections 35.108(d)(1)(iv) and 36.105(d)(1)(iv)—Impairments That Are Episodic or in Remission
Sections 35.108(d)(1)(iv) and 36.105(d)(1)(iv)—Impairments That Are Episodic or in Remission
The ADA as amended provides that ‘‘an impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
ADA & Level Boarding - Which Cars Must be made Available to Passengers with Disabilities?
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
1. Making Facilities Accessible and Usable
The employer's obligation under Title I is to provide access for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process, and for an individual employee with a disability to...
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Additional Access Publications > Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Resources
Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA: Know Your Rights - Returning Service Members with Disabilities
Obtaining Employment: What to Expect
Obtaining Employment: What to Expect
The ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified employees or job applicants on the basis of their disability....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
A Little job advice from Bill & Jen with Cuquis Robledo
When Dr. Jennifer Arnold was a young hospital volunteer, she told visitors that she was planning to go to medical school. They responded, “Oh, why would you go to medical school?...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Battery-powered Wheelchairs
[Sec. 382.41(g)]
Carriers may require that a passenger with a disability wishing to have a battery-powered wheelchair transported on a flight (including in the cabin where required) check...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
Wheelchairs
If a passenger with a disability decides to pre-board, the passenger may stow the wheelchair in the designated storage space with priority over the carry-on items brought on board by other...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
5.5(a) Basic Requirements Regarding Pre-Offer Inquiries
5.5(a) Basic Requirements Regarding Pre-Offer Inquiries
An employer may not make any pre-employment inquiry about a disability, or about the nature or severity of a disability:...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Additional Considerations for Placement and Services Under Section 504
must be educated with students who do not have disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate to the needs of the student with a disability.85 In addition, school districts must place students...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PAROWAN, UTAH DJ # 205-77-1
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PAROWAN, UTAH DJ # 205-77-1
The United States Department of Justice is referred to as the “United States” or “Department”; the City of Parowan as “City”; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended,...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
December...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
The Gift of Blindness: Cobhams Asuquo at TEDxEuston
Cobhams Asuquo is a singer/songwriter/music producer and music entrepreneur. After graduating from the Pacelli School for the Blind and King's College Lagos, he started his...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Driving a Wheelchair Motorcycle in Indonesia - Rolling On, Episode 2
Watch how social worker Sri Lestari commutes to Yogyakarta every day by motorbike, even though she’s in a wheelchair. Go to g.co/LGa11y and find out how Local Guides can make a...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Meet Chanelle Cast Video (with open captions and audio introduction)
Meet Chanelle Houston, one of the stars of the CDE's "Working Works" PSA, which explores the many reasons people work, including after illness or injury. Chanelle was able to return...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Exploring São Paulo in a Wheelchair - Rolling On, Episode 3
Local Guide Daniel Ferreira has used a wheelchair his whole life. Because of his experiences, he is passionate about sharing accessibility information on Google Maps. Find out how...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Meet Bruce Cast Video (open captions with audio introduction)
Meet Bruce Goebel, one of the stars of the CDE's "Working Works" PSA, which explores the many reasons people work, including after illness or injury. Bruce is a third-generation...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Meet Bruce Cast Video (open captions)
Meet Bruce Goebel, one of the stars of the CDE's "Working Works" PSA, which explores the many reasons people work, including after illness or injury. Bruce is a third-generation...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Meet Chanelle Cast Video (with open captions)
Meet Chanelle Houston, one of the stars of the CDE's "Working Works" PSA, which explores the many reasons people work, including after illness or injury. Chanelle was able to return...
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Travel Safety Tips for Overnight Stays
Emergency Travel Safety Tips for Overnight Stays
By June Isaacson Kailes
This document was made possible with support from:
Grant to North Carolina Emergency Management from The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Employer-Provided Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Introduction
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Information Services
ADA Information Services
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
ADA INFORMATION SERVICES
Revised November 2006
This list contains the telephone numbers and Internet addresses...