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 > 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)
Advice for Passengers with Service Animals
Ask about the airline’ policy on advance seat assignments for people with disabilities. For instance: (1) should a passenger request preboarding at the gate?...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Physical Accessibility
School districts are required to ensure that students and others with disabilities, including parents, are not denied access to the school’s programs or activities because of inaccessible...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through July 2003)
§ 382.33 Advance notice requirements
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a carrier shall not require a qualified individual with a disability to provide advance notice of his or her intention to travel...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
DREDF: Part 3 Barriers to Healthcare-Solutions
Requires the Registered User plan or above.
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Continuing education
Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care - The Lived Experience Of Disability
This is the second webinar in Webinar Series #1, "Leading Healthcare Practices and Training: Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care". ...
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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
§ 35.130 General prohibitions against discrimination
of ‘‘disability’’ at § 35.108(a)(1)(iii)...
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Additional Access Publications > Providing Health Care for People with Disabilities: Competency Planning Checklists
Care Management/Care Coordination
Meeting the needs of persons with disabilities is of increasing importance as individuals live longer and the prevalence of adults with functional limitations and disabilities rises....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
The carrier must designate priority stowage space for at least one wheelchair in the closet or other stowage area
A passenger with a disability who takes advantage of the offer of the opportunity to pre-board may stow his or her wheelchair in this area with priority over other carry-on items brought...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title I Technical Assistance Manual
SEC. 104. ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. 42 USC 12114
SEC. 104. ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. 42 USC 12114.
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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)
382.95 What are carriers’ general obligations with respect to boarding and deplaning assistance?
382.95 What are carriers’ general obligations with respect to boarding and deplaning assistance? Carriers must promptly provide assistance to passengers in getting on and getting off...
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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)
382.129 What other requirements apply when passengers’ wheelchairs, other mobility aids, and other assistive devices must be disassembled for stowage?
382.129 What other requirements apply when passengers’ wheelchairs, other mobility aids, and other assistive devices must be disassembled for stowage?
ETA Editor's Note
This...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.95 What are carriers' general obligations with respect to boarding and deplaning assistance?
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.119 What information must carriers give individuals with vision or hearing impairment on aircraft?
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
§382.129 What other requirements apply when passengers' wheelchairs, other mobility aids, and other assistive devices must be disassembled for stowage?
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers about Deafness and Hearing Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
4. May an employer ask questions about an obvious hearing impairment, or ask follow-up questions if an applicant discloses a non-obvious hearing impairment?
4. May an employer ask questions about an obvious hearing impairment, or ask follow-up questions if an applicant discloses a non-obvious hearing impairment?
No. An employer...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > Elimination of Architectural Barriers - TDLR Government Code, Chapter 469
Sec. 469.106(a)
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the commission shall require complete compliance with the standards and specifications adopted by the commission under this...
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State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > Elimination of Architectural Barriers - TDLR Government Code, Chapter 469
Sec. 469.106(b)
(b) The department and the Texas Building and Procurement Commission shall ensure compliance with the standards and specifications described by Subsection (a) for a building or...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights
8. What should I do if I think that my rights have been violated?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can help you decide what to do next, and conduct an investigation if you decide to file a charge of discrimination. Because you...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
§8.4(d)
(d) Recipients shall administer programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals with...
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State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
Sec. 12114. Illegal use of drugs and alcohol. [Section 104]
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Travel Safety Tips for Overnight Stays
Check-in:
1. * If you know you will have difficulty, because of walking, mobility, seeing or hearing or other issues, in case of emergency, (i.e., fire, evacuation, etc.) consider:
1.1 Let...
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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) check in for the...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
PART 1: OVERVIEW AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Due to barriers, individuals with disabilities are less likely to get routine preventative medical care than people without disabilities....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
I have an accessible exam table, but if it is in use when a patient with a disability comes in for an appointment, is it OK to make the patient wait for the room to open up, or else use an exam table that is not accessible?
Generally, a patient with a disability should not wait longer than other patients because they are waiting for a particular exam table....