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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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
§ 35.152 Detention and correctional facilities.
§ 35.152 Detention and correctional facilities.
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Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Fact Sheet on Obtaining and Using Employee Medical Information as Part of Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Fact Sheet on Obtaining and Using Employee Medical Information as Part of Emergency Evacuation Procedures
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (2010 ADA Title II Regulations with amendments issued through Aug. 2016)
§ 35.152 Jails, detention and correctional facilities, and community correctional facilities.
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Dear Colleague Letter: Electronic Book Readers
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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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > 36 CFR Part 1192 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles (2016 Non-Rail Vehicle Guidelines)
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....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
B. Information about the Aircraft
You should be familiar with and be able to provide information about aircraft accessibility for passengers with a disability when they request this information....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Product Demonstration or Information
KMIR 6 News Story: Jack Nicklaus Fund Raiser for Wounded Veterans, featuring SoloRider golf carts
ALVGC is the nation's only course designed specifically for the rehabilitation of wounded and disabled veterans....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
1.2 Legal Requirements.
Section 504 prohibits discrimination against any qualified individual with a disability solely by reason of his or her disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance...
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Brady Worldwide Reserved Parking State Disabled Parking Permit Required Sign
RESERVED PARKING STATE DISABLED PARKING PERMIT REQUIRED Sign
Part Number: 103770
Dimensions: 18 in H x 12 in W x 0.090 in D
Material: Aluminum
Color: Blue/Green...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA25: #6 of 25 -- Title IV
NAD Attorney Tawny Holmes explains Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). View the entire #ADA25 series at www.nad.org/ADA25....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > GSA BULLETIN FMR 2008-B3: Use of Segways® and Similar Devices by Individuals with a Mobility Impairment in GSA-Controlled Federal Facilities
Use of Segways® and Similar Devices by Individuals with a Mobility Impairment in GSA-Controlled Federal Facilities
GSA is committed to making all reasonable efforts to make its facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. ...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND MOUNTAIN STATES HEALTH ALLIANCE UNDER THE ADA
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND MOUNTAIN STATES HEALTH ALLIANCE UNDER THE ADA
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND
MOUNTAIN STATES HEALTH ALLIANCE
UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
USAO No. 2016V0047
DJ No. 202-70-128...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Revised ADA Requirements: Ticket Sales
ADA Revised Requirements: Ticket Sales
The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Keeping Web Accessibility In Mind
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA25: #5 of 25 -- Title III
NAD Attorney Debra Patkin discusses Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). View the entire #ADA25 series at www.nad.org/ADA25....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: Title II Highlights (revised in 2008)
Title II Highlights (revised in 2008)
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
Title II Highlights
I. Who is covered by title II of the ADA
II. Overview of Requirements
III....
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Products and Additional Resources > Products
Stop Signs and More Disabled Passenger Loading Zone Only Sign
DISABLED PASSENGER LOADING ZONE SIGN - 12X18 - REFLECTIVE RUST-FREE HEAVY GAUGE ALUMINUM ADA GUIDE SIGNS AND PARKING SIGNS
Constructed of rust-free, heavy gauge, durable aluminum...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA Legacy Tour Video
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Accessibility: FAQs
ABBREVIATIONS:
The following abbreviations are used in this document:
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
EV: Electric Vehicle
CBC: California Building...
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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)
§ 382.47 Accommodations for persons with hearing impairments
§ 382.47 Accommodations for persons with hearing impairments.
(a) Each carrier providing scheduled air service, or charter service under section 401 of the Federal Aviation Act,...
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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 Remedial action, voluntary action and compliance planning.
[44 FR 31468, May 31, 1979, as amended at 68 FR 51390, Aug. 26, 2003; 79 FR 21405, Apr. 16, 2014]
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Additional Access Publications > 5 “G’s” Getting Access to Health Care for People with Physical Disabilities
4. Getting What You Need During Your Visit
Sometimes you may face barriers that cannot be immediately addressed, for example, when there is no available accessible scale. So what can you do to be as prepared as possible...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
ADA25: #8 of 25 -- Higher Education
Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to Higher Education? You bet! Watch NAD Attorney Anna Bitencourt explain how....