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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Links > General
Learning Disabilities Association of America
disabilities is reduced
And learning disabilities are universally understood and effectively addressed
LDA’s Mission
LDA’s mission is to create opportunities for success...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF VERO BEACH, FLORIDA DJ 205-18-16
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
The City agrees that any medical or disability-related information elicited or collected from any source regarding...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO DJ # 205-49-24
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
The Village agrees that any medical or disability-related information elicited or collected from any source regarding an...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF THE ISLE OF PALMS, SOUTH CAROLINA DJ 205-67-11
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
The City agrees that any medical or disability-related information elicited or collected from any source regarding an applicant...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PAROWAN, UTAH DJ # 205-77-1
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
Collection of Medical or Disability-Related Information
The City agrees that any medical or disability-related information elicited or collected from any source regarding an applicant...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts
Who is protected by disability nondiscrimination laws?
Who is protected by disability nondiscrimination laws?...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
Online Barriers Faced By People with Disabilities
Online Barriers Faced By People with Disabilities
Many people with disabilities use “assistive technology” to enable them to use computers and access the Internet....
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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
Examples of Preferred Terms regarding People with Disabilities
disability
Birth defect
A person who uses a wheelchair
A wheelchair user
Confined to a wheelchair / wheelchair bound
She has a disability...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
National Council on Disability
an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities...
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Additional Access Publications > A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
Additional Clauses for Specific Disabilities
National and statewide associations specific to various types of disabilities may be able to recommend clauses to include....
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Links > Employment
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) has been a leader in advancing opportunities for people with all kinds of disabilities for over 30 years....
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Links > Trade Organization
Council for Learning Disabilities
education and quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities across the life span. ...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
National Disability Institute
Mission: The mission of National Disability Institute is to drive social impact to build a better economic future for people with disabilities and their families.
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Scope: About Disability
Scope: About disability
Based in the UK, Scope is a charity that exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else....
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
iLove Stories of Independence: Todd Stabelfeldt
Published on Aug 18, 2014
An amazing insight on how technology is empowering independence. The clip shares the positive impact on two people, how one person is sharing it with...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Arkansas Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) consists of twenty-three members who are appointed by the Governor....
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Links > State Department or Agency
California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is established by federal law (Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Rights Act) and state law (Lanterman Act at Welfare and Institutions...
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Additional Access Publications > Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
4.2 Physical Accessibility Barriers and Solutions
Barriers
Solutions
Simple/Low cost
Involved / High cost
Parking spaces are too narrow
Use cones and/or tape and temporary signs...
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State and Local Documents > State Technical Assistance > California Department of Managed Health Care - Physical Access to Health Care Fact Sheet
California Department of Managed Health Care - Physical Access to Health Care Fact Sheet
If You Use a Wheelchair or Have a Hard Time Walking
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND
THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND
THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
DJ# 204-62-226
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND UNION PARISH DETENTION CENTER
APPENDIX A GENERAL POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
APPENDIX A
GENERAL POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Union Parish Detention Center...
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Links > Independent Living
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS)
The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) represents the nation's agencies in 50 states and the District of Columbia providing services...
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Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
2.1 Health Care Experiences of Persons with Disabilities
disabilities and their overall health care needs....
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Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Consent Decree
Attachment A: NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities....