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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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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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 > General
International Center for Disability Information (ICDI) Disability Tables
The Disability Data Tables contained in this site were obtained from various sources (referenced with each table)....
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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 > Advocacy/Legal Service
Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
LDA Visualizes a World in Which: all individuals with learning disabilities are empowered to thrive and participate fully in society; the incidence of learning disabilities is reduced; and...
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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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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....
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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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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF DEKALB, ILLINOIS
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 or employee will be collected and maintained on separate...
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Legal Documents > SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF FALLON, NEVADA
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 or employee will be collected and maintained on separate...
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Corada Voices > User Reviews
Watch people with various disabilities reacting to inaccessible websites
By: Thomas Stroup
This video features people with various disabilities explaining the difficulties they experience trying to access the internet, and shows them as they react in real time to inaccessible...
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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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Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Parts 37 & 38 - Department of Transportation (DOT) ADA Regulations
§ 37.137(b)(2) Consultation with individuals with disabilities
(2) Consultation with individuals with disabilities. Each entity shall contact individuals with disabilities and groups representing them in the community....
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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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Research and History > Regulations and Standards History > Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment
Employment Opportunities for Disabled Americans Act of 1986
Employment Opportunities for Disabled Americans Act of 1986
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11/10/1986
The Employment Opportunities for Disabled...
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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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Products and Additional Resources > Disability Etiquette > Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
Interacting with People with Visual Disabilities
Visual disabilities, similar to hearing disabilities, fall along a continuum, from people who have no vision to people who have low vision and may be able to read large print....