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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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WILLITS, et al v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES - Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment
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ANSWERS TO DISABILITY SAVVY QUIZ
A person who has had a disability since birth has a congenital disability. 53....
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Redefining Disabled Project
Many of the individuals with whom I’ve spoken and photographed don’t identify as being “disabled”, or rather, don’t feel unable to accomplish anything at all. ...
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3.4 Disability/Accessibility Organizations.
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (www.adata.org); 9. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (www.dredf.org); 10....
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Accessible Medical Equipment
s=Exam+Room+Selection+for+Accessible+Examination+Tables+%26+Chairs Access To Medical Care For Individuals With Mobility Disabilities, U.S....
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DOT Disability Hotline or Hotline:
The toll free telephone hotline system that provides general information about the rights of air travelers with disabilities, responds to requests for information, and assists air travelers...
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Master Strategy and the Retooling of the ADA
The disability community was also courting the support of Kennedy....
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Web Accessibility 101: Readability
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The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities
Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities...
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Ensure that communication with people with disabilities is as effective as communication with people without disabilities
Take appropriate steps to ensure that communication with people with disabilities is as effective as communication with people without disabilities, and provide auxiliary aids and...
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Tax Information for People with Disabilities A Complete and Simple Guide
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Lift Disability Network
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The Look of Disability Discrimination
Discrimination against people with disabilities can take many different forms....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Disability Scoop
Founded in 2008, Disability Scoop is the nation’s largest news organization devoted to covering developmental disabilities....
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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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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...
