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 > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
No Charge for Accommodating Passengers with a Disability
Carriers cannot impose charges for providing facilities, equipment, or services that are required by the ACAA and its accompanying regulations for passengers with a disability....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
2.9 Conditions Not Considered Disabilities.
Appendix A to 28 CFR part 35: Sensitivity to Tobacco Smoke.3
3 DOJ has declined to state categorically that an allergy or sensitivity to cigarette smoke is a disability because the...
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Additional Access Publications > Guidelines for Writing about People with Disabilities
9. Describing people without disabilities.
In discussions that include people both with and without disabilities, do not use words that imply negative stereotypes of those with disabilities....
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
There Are No “The Disabled” And There Is No “One Size Fits All.”
Disability should not be thought of as a condition that affects the “special” or “unfortunate few.” Disability is a common characteristic and occurrence within the human experience....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment
Creation of Social Security Disability Insurance
, which create a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program for workers with disabilities aged 50 to 64....
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Links > General
Research on Disability
ResearchonDisability.org is a culmination of disability-focused research projects housed at the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire....
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Links > General
European Disability Forum
The European Disability Forum (EDF) is an independent NGO that represents the interests of 80 million people with disabilities in Europe....
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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)
Appendix A – Disability Complaint Reporting Form
Appendix A – Disability Complaint Reporting Form
This appendix contains the form carriers use to submit disability-related complaint data....
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Links > News/Social Media
Disability Scoop
Founded in 2008, Disability Scoop is the nation’s largest news organization devoted to covering developmental disabilities....
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Links > General
CAP Online Video Training on Disability Etiquette
The online training series includes the following:
Disability Etiquette Part Two: Individuals with Dexterity and Mobility Limitations
Disability Etiquette Part Three: Individuals...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Disabled Veterans National Foundation
The Disabled Veterans National Foundation exists to provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans who leave the military wounded—physically or psychologically—after...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the [name of public entity] will...
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Terms
WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Terms
Willits v. City of Los Angeles
Term Sheet as of March 30, 2015
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Legal Documents > WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims
WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CASE NO. CV 10-5782 CBM (RZx)
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS
MARK WILLITS, JUDY GRIFFIN,...
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State and Local Documents > Guidelines > Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (excerpts related to service animals only)
Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (excerpts related to service animals only)
Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities
Recommendations of CDC and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
disabilities under the federal definition. ...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC)
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Americans with Disabilities Compliance Clause for the Venue
The contract should include a clause that indicates that the venue is responsible for complying with the public accommodations requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment
President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
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1988
The “President’s Committee on the Employment...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA: Know Your Rights - Returning Service Members with Disabilities
Other Federal Disability Rights Laws
Other Federal Disability Rights Laws
As noted earlier, the ADA covers employment, access to goods and services, and State and local government programs, activities, and services....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
General Sources of Disability Rights Information
General Sources of Disability Rights Information
ADA Information Line
(800) 514-0301 (voice)
(800) 514-0383 (TTY)
www.ada.gov
Regional Disability and Business
Technical Assistance...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Learning Disabilities Worldwide
Our Vision: Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW®) envisions a world where learning disabilities (LD) are universally understood, accepted, and effectively addressed....
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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)
Appendix A – Disability Complaint Reporting Form
Appendix A – Disability Complaint Reporting Form
Name of Carrier: __________________________
Submission Date: __________________________
Period of Data Collection: _____________...