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.
-
Links > Nonprofit Organization
Full Life Ahead Foundation
The Full Life Ahead Foundation exists to provide HOPE, Knowledge, Encouragement and Connections for Families who have a teen or young adult with a disAbility....
-
Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Commonly Asked Questions About the Americans with Disabilities Act and Law Enforcement
18. Q: Procedures at my office require citizens to fill out forms when reporting crimes. What if the person has a vision disability, a learning disability, mental retardation or some other disability that may prevent the person from filling out a form?
of the form in large print (which is usually as simple as using a copy machine or computer to increase type size) will make the form accessible to many individuals with moderate vision disabilities...
-
Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
49 CFR Part 37 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies and Practices
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
49 CFR Parts 27 and 37
[Docket OST–2006–23985]
RIN 2105–AE15
Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities; Reasonable Modification of Policies...
-
Links > Nonprofit Organization
The Family Cafe
Our Mission Statement
The Family Café exists to provide individuals with disabilities and their families with an opportunity for collaboration, advocacy, friendship and empowerment by...
-
Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act
4. Q: How do I decide whether a child with a disability belongs in my program?
Q: How do I decide whether a child with a disability belongs in my program?...
-
Links > Federal Department or Agency
Implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA): A Roadmap for People with Disabilities
Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is one of the most significant and widely debated pieces of healthcare legislation in generations, and it has altered the way that people with disabilities...
-
Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance Questions and Answers Concerning 49 CFR Part 39, ADA Rules Concerning Passenger Vessels
QUESTION: MAY PVOs ESTABLISH POLICIES PROHIBITING OR LIMITING PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM TRAVELING WITH ANIMALS?
39.3, 39.21(b), 39.91
QUESTION: MAY PVOs ESTABLISH POLICIES PROHIBITING OR LIMITING PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM TRAVELING WITH ANIMALS?...
-
Links > Publication
Good Practices of Accessible Urban Development: Making Urban Environments Inclusive and Fully Accessible to ALL
With more than one billion of persons with disabilities in our world today, this is more important than ever."...
-
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
8. May a public school require an individual with a hearing, vision, or speech disability to bring another person to interpret or facilitate communication, or to rely on a person who accompanies an individual with such a disability?
The Title II regulations expressly prohibit a public school from requiring an individual with a disability to bring another person to interpret for him or her.35 Assuming the provision of...
-
Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
Founded in 1981, Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a disability-led non-profit organization headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, USA working to advance the rights of people with disabilities...
-
Links > Employment
National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD)
The National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD) provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development...
-
Links > Federal Department or Agency
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations - Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter III, PART 300—ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CHAPTER III—OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PART 300—ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES...
-
Links > General
CDHP: Quality Services for People with Disabilities and Activity Limitations
Broad understanding of these issues will allow many people with disabilities and activity limitations to have the same access to health care services as those without disabilities....
-
Legal Documents > United States of America v. Humboldt County, California - Consent Decree
Attachment C: HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA
Grievance Procedure under The Americans with Disabilities Act
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. ...
-
Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Boost Your Business - Chapter 5 - Curb Ramps
Boost Your Business - Chapter 5 - Curb Ramps
-
Webinars, Videos, and Training > Using Corada
The Corada Shop
-
Additional Access Publications > Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
For People with Disabilities, Which Circulation Paths Are Usable, Available, and Closest?
Where not all circulation paths are usable by people with disabilities, the usable circulation paths should be identified by the tactile international symbol of accessibility:
The...
-
Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Withdrawn Technical Assistance: The ADA: Questions and Answers
Q. Must employers be familiar with the many diverse types of disabilities to know whether or how to make a reasonable accommodation?
Must employers be familiar with the many diverse types of disabilities to know whether or how to make a reasonable accommodation?
A. No....
-
Legal Documents > United States of America v. Quiktrip Corporation - Consent Decree
EXHIBIT I NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF FEDERAL DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT UNITED STATES V. QUIKTRIP CORPORATION
Department of Justice, alleged that QuikTrip's facilities are not accessible to individuals with disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
-
Links > Nonprofit Organization
Through the Looking Glass (TLG)
which integrate expertise derived from personal disability experience and disability culture."...
-
Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Questions and Answers: Accessibility Requirements for Existing Swimming Pools at Hotels and Other Public Accommodations
15. Can I store my lift and bring it out only when it is requested by a person with a disability?
Can I store my lift and bring it out only when it is requested by a person with a disability?
No....
-
Links > Independent Living
AbleRoad
or cognitive disabilities - and their families and caregivers to review any public space or business....
-
Links > Federal Department or Agency
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations - Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter III, PART 303—EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CHAPTER III—OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PART 303—EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES...
-
Webinars, Videos, and Training > Spirit of the ADA
Assisting Voters with Disabilities
Do you have an assistant? Are you planning to vote? Then this video is for you! Learn more about your rights, and the do’s and don’ts when it comes to voting with an assistant.