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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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Alliance of Disability Advocates - Raleigh, NC
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Disability Advocates & Resource Center - Greenville, NC
About Us Disability Advocates & Resource Center provides non-residential, community-based and consumer-directed services to persons with disabilities in the counties of Pitt, Beaufort...
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Disability Network of Mid-Michigan - Midland, MI
Disability Network of Mid-Michigan is leading the charge to change societal attitudes about people with disabilities, and to provide an environment where everyone, regardless of their abilities...
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World Disability Union (WDU)
direct and effective services to the disabled people....
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Center for Disability Rights - West Haven, CT
CDR is cross-disability. CDR is a single point of access to resources for all people regardless of the nature or type of disability....
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Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network (UVDN) - Roseburg, OR
In 1990, a group of community members, some with disabilities, determined a community need to enhance disability awareness, increase community inclusion opportunities for the disabled and...
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Disability Action Center - Chico, Redding, CA
Mission Statement Disability ACTION CENTER (DAC) is a nonprofit organization helping community members with disabilities to achieve and/or maintain their optimal level of self-reliance...
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Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) - Lancaster, PA
The Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) is the Center for Independent Living (CIL) for people with diverse disabilities in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties....
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12. Portray successful people with disabilities in a balanced way, not as heroic or superhuman.
Do not make assumptions by saying a person with a disability is heroic or inspiring because they are simply living their lives....
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Disability Resource Center (dRC) - Fredericksburg, VA
What is the Disability Resource Center?...
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Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs....
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Alliance of People with disAbilities - Seattle and Bellevue, WA
The Alliance of People with disAbilities was established in 1977 to serve the residents of King county, and has offices’ located in Seattle and Bellevue. ...
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Disability Network/Wayne County - Detroit, MI
Our Mission The Disability Network/Wayne County-Detroit is a consumer-driven organization dedicated to maximizing the ability of persons with disabilities to live as independently as...
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Disability Resource Association (DRA) - Festus, MO
Disability Resource Association operates as a Center for Independent Living serving residents in Jefferson County, Metropolitian St....
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Communicating With the Elderly and Disabled (Helping #2)
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Refinance & Mortgage Guide for People with Disabilities
This guide seeks not only to provide the reader with the most relevant and essential resources needed to navigate the myriad of red tape and sometimes rigid processes regularly...
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disABILITY Resource Center (dRC) - Knoxville, TN
We are designed to assist people with disabilities to attain independent lives....
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Uber: Accommodating Riders with Disabilities
Watch this video for some great tips on how to provide 5-star service to your riders who have a disability....
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What are EEOC's obligations to make the charge process accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities?
What are EEOC's obligations to make the charge process accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities?...
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II. Interacting with People with Disabilities
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Interacting with People with Hearing Disabilities
Hearing loss falls along a continuum, from people who are totally deaf to many more who are hard of hearing and may or may not use a variety of sound amplification devices. Sometimes...
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People with Disabilities and Activity Limitations
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III-2.0000 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Regulatory references: 28 CFR 36.104.
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Westchester Disabled On the Move, Inc., (WDOMI) - Yonkers, NY
Westchester Disabled On the Move, Inc., is a not-for-profit community based organization. It is a non- residential center for people with disabilities. ...
