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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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PEAT TalentWorks: Why Accessible eRecruiting Matters
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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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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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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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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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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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§104.22 Existing facilities.
[45 FR 30936, May 9, 1980, as amended at 65 FR 68055, Nov. 13, 2000]
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§ 36.311 Mobility devices.
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36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines) - Preamble
ATBCB 2010-0004] RIN 3014-AA38 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance...
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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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Employment Today - Chapter 4 - Accessible Interviews
Employment Today - Chapter 4 - Accessible Interviews (by the California Department of Rehabilitation)
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Employment Today - Chapter 3 - Duty Statements
Employment Today - Chapter 3 - Duty Statements (by the California Department of Rehabilitation)
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Web Site Accessibility
carriers to make applicable discounted Web-based fares and other Web-based amenities available to passengers who self-identify as being unable to use an inaccessible Web site due to their disability...
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Needs Photos or Technical Info
This article is a good start but, really could use some photos to illustrate the text. For example, what is a faucet that is placed out of reach for persons with cognitive...
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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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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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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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§ 35.152 Detention and correctional facilities.
§ 35.152 Detention and correctional facilities.
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10. Amend 28 CFR part 35 by adding § 35.152 to read as follows:
10. Amend 28 CFR part 35 by adding § 35.152 to read as follows:
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Fact Sheet on Obtaining and Using Employee Medical Information as Part of Emergency Evacuation Procedures
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§ 35.152 Jails, detention and correctional facilities, and community correctional facilities.
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§382.43 Must information and reservation services of carriers be accessible to individuals with visual, hearing, and other disabilities?
[Doc. No. DOT-OST-2004-19482, 73 FR 27665, May 13, 2008, as amended at 74 FR 11471, Mar. 18, 2009; 78 FR 67914, Nov. 12, 2013]
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DOJ/DOE Dear Colleague Letter: Electronic Book Readers
disabilities - is discrimination prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) unless those individuals...
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36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines)
The revised guidelines ensure that such vehicles are readily accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. The U.S....
