An "individual with a disability" is a person who -- Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a "major life activity", or Has a record of such an impairment...
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III. "Qualified Individuals with Disabilities"
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Definition of Disability
Part 1 covers people who currently have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities....
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11. May an employer request documentation when an employee who has a hearing disability requests a reasonable accommodation?
When a person's hearing impairment is not obvious, the employer may ask the person to provide reasonable documentation about how the condition limits major life activities (that is, whether...
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3. Q: Who does the ADA protect?
An individual is considered to have a "disability" if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment...
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Q: If a PSAP complies with a State law, which requires only one TTY per PSAP, is that PSAP also in compliance with the ADA?
Q: If a PSAP complies with a State law, which requires only one TTY per PSAP, is that PSAP also in compliance with the ADA? A: No. Satisfying State law requirements does not mean...
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Q: If a PSAP uses TTY detection equipment, does it still have to query every silent call with a TTY?
Q: If a PSAP uses TTY detection equipment, does it still have to query every silent call with a TTY? A: Yes. Some PSAPs have installed equipment that detects TTY calls and...
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Relationship Between Primary and Secondary PSAPs
Primary PSAPs (9-1-1 answering points) often transfer calls to secondary PSAPs (such as fire or emergency medical services) if they do not dispatch those services directly from the...
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Sections 35.108(a)(1) and 36.105(a)(1) Definition of ‘‘disability’’—General
)(1) Definition of ‘‘disability’’—General In the ADA, Congress originally defined ‘‘disability’’ as ‘‘(A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life...
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12. What if I have two pools or a pool and a spa? Can I share a lift between pools?
Sharing non-fixed pool lifts between pools can pose safety risks to swimmers with disabilities because if a lift has been moved to another pool, a person with a disability might be unable...
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How do I know if I am protected by the ADA?
Under the ADA, you have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity such as hearing, seeing, speaking, thinking, walking, breathing...
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Sec.36.304(d)(2)
No measure shall be taken, however, that poses a significant risk to the health or safety of individuals with disabilities or others....
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Sections 35.108(e) and 36.105(e)—Has a Record of Such an Impairment
Impairment The second prong of the definition of ‘‘disability’’ under the ADA provides that an individual with a record of an impairment that substantially limits or limited a major life...
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DBTAC: Accessible Parking With Robert David Hall
The is a PSA commissioned by DBTAC Norhtwest, the ADA information Center to explain accessible parking rights.
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Assessment factors. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
, which provides that public entities may ‘‘impose legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for safe operation.''...
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AIA White Paper: A Proposal for additions to accessibility Standards for Nursing Home & Assisted Living Residents in Toileting and Bathing
issued in 1991, millions of Americans have benefited from changes to the built environment that provides greater opportunity for full participation in society and an enhanced quality of life...
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Assessment factors. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
With this language, the Department intended to incorporate the safety standard found in § 36.301(b), which provides that public accommodations may ‘‘impose legitimate safety requirements...
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F. Testing
F. Testing The Department believes that frequent testing is essential to ensure direct, equal access. Testing call takers and their equipment is also the one of the most effective...
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Sections 35.108(f) and 36.105(f)—Is Regarded as Having Such an Impairment
of the Arline decision, there was no requirement that the individual demonstrate that he or she, in fact, had or was perceived to have an impairment that substantially limited a major life...
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3. Does My Client Need to Have a Particular Condition to Get a Reasonable Accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation may be obtained for any condition that would, if left untreated, "substantially limit" one or more major life activities, which include brain/neurological functions...
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I. Slip Resistant Surface—Aisles, Steps, Floor Areas Where People Walk, Floor Areas in Securement Locations, Lift Platforms, Ramps
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that walking surfaces have a static coefficient of friction of 0.5....
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§ 36.105 Definition of ‘‘disability.’’
(ii) Whether an activity is a major life activity is not determined by reference to whether it is of central importance to daily life....
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Sections 35.108(d)(1)(viii) and 36.105(d)(1)(viii)—Determination Made Without Regard to the Ameliorative Effects of Mitigating Measures
ADA as amended expressly prohibits any consideration of the ameliorative effects of mitigating measures when determining whether an individual’s impairment substantially limits a major life...
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Employment Today - Chapter 2 - ADA FEHA Requirements
Employment Today - Chapter 2 - ADA FEHA Requirements (by the California Department of Rehabilitation)
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Readily achievable
this part; (2) The overall financial resources of the site or sites involved in the action; the number of persons employed at the site; the effect on expenses and resources; legitimate safety...
