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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Webinars, Videos, and Training > FAQs
PEAT TalentWorks: Why Accessible eRecruiting Matters
Ryan Carroll - Director of Disability Talent & Branding Solutions, GettingHired
Learn some best practices for ensuring your website's tools are accessible....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Brady Worldwide Parking By Disabled Permit Only Sign 123885
Brady Worldwide Parking By Disabled Permit Only Sign
Part Number: 123885
Size: 18" H x 12" W
Material Description: Aluminum...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Spinal Cord Injury Perspectives: Education, Employment and Disability
Maria, T11-T12 paraplegic, shares with Longevity After Injury Project about the importance of education and employment post-injury.
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Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
OVERVIEW
needs of the disability community....
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Research and History > Research Documents > The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Phase I Final Report
The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Phase I Final Report
The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Final Report
REPORT PREPARED FOR: U.S. ACCESS BOARD, WASHINGTON, DC
Authors:
Alicia Koontz, PhD,...
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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)(vii) and 36.105(d)(1)(vii)—Comparison of Individual’s Performance of Major Life Activity Usually Will Not Require Scientific, Medical, or Statistical Analysis
One commenter representing individuals with disabilities expressed support for the proposed language, noting that ‘‘[m]any people with disabilities have limited resources and requiring them...
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Additional Access Publications > Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans
General Accommodations
Section 4.3.11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) specifically addresses areas of rescue assistance....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
Services and Facilities
Services and Facilities
Both Title II and Title III of the ADA and Section 504 require that medical care providers provide individuals with disabilities:
· full and equal access to...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Joint Publication: Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Case Study #2: The appropriate auxiliary aids and services under Title II are the same as special education and related services required under the IDEA.
After considering how to ensure Julie receives communication that is as effective as communication with students without disabilities, the team, including the school district representative...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
§27.11(c) Compliance planning.
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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(b)(1)
(1) A recipient, in providing any housing, aid, benefit, or service in a program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance from the Department may not, directly or...
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Additional Access Publications > Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
4.4 Equipment Barriers and Solutions
Barriers
Solutions
Simple/Low cost
Involved / High cost
Spaces between the equipment are too narrow
Ask staff to move one of...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Communicating With Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Event and facility staff should receive guidance and training on how to interact with your attendees (see customer service training materials). The following information will help...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Title II Technical Assistance Manual
II-3.1000 General
II−3.1000 General. Most requirements of title II are based on section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in federally...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA25: #11 of 25 -- Streaming Video
Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NAD intern Tyler Pugeda shares how the NAD pushed for streaming video access....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Employment Today - Chapter 4 - Accessible Interviews
Employment Today - Chapter 4 - Accessible Interviews (by the California Department of Rehabilitation)
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Employment Today - Chapter 3 - Duty Statements
Employment Today - Chapter 3 - Duty Statements (by the California Department of Rehabilitation)
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Brady Worldwide Parking With DMV Disabled Permit Only Sign 127473
Brady Worldwide Parking With DMV Disabled Permit Only Sign
Part Number: 127473
Size: 18" H x 12" W
Material Description: Aluminum...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations by Persons with Disabilities
Web Accessibility Issues: Experiences of Students with Disabilities
Students in this video share some of their experiences with the web and accessibility. For more information visit http://webaim.org/
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Joint Publication: Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
2. What are examples of auxiliary aids and services for students with hearing, vision, and speech disabilities?
In general, auxiliary aids and services make aurally or visually delivered information available to students with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities so that they can receive information...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Seton Florida State Parking Signs - Parking By Disabled Permit Only
state-specific signs allow your facility to comply with federal and state regulations on accessible parking
Sign prevents unauthorized and illegal parking on parking spaces reserved for disabled...
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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
Background
On September 26, 2011, the Department published an SNPRM proposing to require U.S. and foreign air carriers to make their Web sites accessible to individuals with disabilities and to ensure...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Information Services
Department of Justice
Department of Justice offers technical assistance on the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and other ADA provisions applying to businesses, non-profit service agencies, and state...
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 34 CFR Part 104 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Handicap in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through July 2017)
§104.22 Existing facilities.
[45 FR 30936, May 9, 1980, as amended at 65 FR 68055, Nov. 13, 2000]