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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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B. Information about the Aircraft
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ABBREVIATIONS:
The following abbreviations are used in this document: ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act EV: Electric Vehicle CBC: California Building...
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Keeping Web Accessibility In Mind
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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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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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§ 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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§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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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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ADA Legacy Tour Video
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Settlement Agreement Between the United States of America, Louisiana Tech University, and the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES...
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Executive Summary
disabilities through airline Web sites and airport kiosks....
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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....
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Tax Information for People with Disabilities A Complete and Simple Guide
How Disability Benefits Affect Your Taxes Not all disability benefits are taxable Social Security Disability Insurance is tax free for most people because their income stays below...
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McGuire VA Medical Center 3-D Printing Program to Assist Veterans in Rehabilitation
Published on Jun 14, 2017 A 3-D printer at the McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond allows engineering teams to build one-of-a-kind devices tailored for each Veteran to improve...
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ADA25: #15 of 25 -- VRS: Banks
NAD Attorney Anna Bitencourt shares how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers Video Relay Services (VRS) when calling a bank....
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ADA25: #16 of 25 -- VRS: Other
With Video Relay Services (VRS), NAD intern Brian Lucas discusses what other areas that is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
