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 > Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Privately-run child care centers - like...
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Links > Trade Organization
Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
AHEAD is a professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities...
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Links > Independent Living
DelAWARE DisABILITIES HUB
DelAWARE DisABILITIES HUB, provides resources for youth and young adults with special needs and disabilities during the transition years to help them reach their full potential....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
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Links > Independent Living
disABILITY LINK - Decatur, GA
MISSION STATEMENT
“disABILITY LINK is an organization led by and for people with disabilities and promotes choice and full participation in community life.”...
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Links > Independent Living
disAbility Connections - Jackson, MI
disAbility Connections has been an integral part of Jackson since 1925 and now also serves Hillsdale and Lenawee Counties. ...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: Enforcement Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA
Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations Related to Leave
DISABILITY-RELATED INQUIRIES AND MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS RELATED TO LEAVE...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > DOJ/DOE Joint Publication: Frequently Asked Questions on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)...
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Additional Access Publications > Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans
STEPS FOR INCLUDING EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES IN EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANNING
STEPS FOR INCLUDING EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES IN EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANNING...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)
Real Communities provides cutting edge, intentionally inclusive activities throughout the State with a focus on projects that create opportunities for all people - with and without disabilities...
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Webinars, Videos, and Training > Demonstrations by Persons with Disabilities
Accessible Sidewalks 2: Pedestrians with Ambulatory Impairments
Requires the Registered User plan or above.
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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
3. Tips for People with Visual Disabilities
Accessibility issues and barriers are different for each individual, but some barriers are common for people with visual disabilities. ...
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Links > General
Latin American Network of Non Governmental Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their Families (RIADIS)
RIADIS is the Latin American Network of non Governmental Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their Families....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
§ 36.302(g) Reasonable modifications for individuals “regarded as” having a disability
(g) Reasonable modifications for individuals “regarded as” having a disability....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field
Providing Background Information to People with Sensory Disabilities
Providing Background Information to People with Sensory Disabilities: At the beginning of the meeting, ask all participants to introduce themselves....
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Additional Access Publications > Providing Health Care for People with Disabilities: Competency Planning Checklists
Accessible Medical Equipment
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Comments and follow up
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For participants with mobility limitations, we use exam and...
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Additional Access Publications > Disability Specific Supplies for Emergency Kits
Disability Emergency Supplies Kits
Disability Emergency Supplies Kits
Carry on You
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: The ADA: Questions and Answers
Q. May an employer inquire as to whether a prospective employee is disabled?
May an employer inquire as to whether a prospective employee is disabled?
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Links > Publication
Trends in Employment Outcomes of Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2006–2013
Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston
October 2015
This report summarizes the employment and economic outcomes for young adults with intellectual disabilities...
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Links > Publication
Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities
Ethics Matters: A publication of the Donnelley Family Disability Ethics Program
Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities
© Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago 2009....
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Links > Trade Organization
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
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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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Assistance at Self-Serve Gas Stations
Americans with Disabilities Act: Assistance at Self-Serve Gas Stations
Americans with Disabilities Act: Assistance at Self-Serve Gas Stations
People with disabilities may find it difficult or impossible to use the controls, hose, or nozzle of a self-serve...
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Links > Employment
State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED)
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) with the U.S....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > The Americans with Disabilities Act and Other Federal Laws Protecting the Rights of Voters with Disabilities
ENSURING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
ENSURING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Public entities must ensure that they do not have policies, procedures, or practices in place that...