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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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WATERWHEELS® - EN - Floating beach wheelchair for disabled people
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Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts...
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND AURORA HEALTH CARE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND AURORA HEALTH CARE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DJ# 202-85-105...
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Enhancing Airport Wayfinding for Aging Travelers and Persons with Disabilities
The objective of this research is to develop a guidebook to help airport operators and planners assist the elderly and persons with disabilities with pedestrian wayfinding systems in standardized...
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13. I do not need to fix it because I will help a disabled person get around barriers in my facility.
While it is good business practice to provide assistance to all your customers, and you are required to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities, assisting individuals...
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VOR
VOR promises to empower you to make and protect quality of life choices for individuals with developmental disabilities....
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PACER Center
Founded in 1977, PACER Center was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges....
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B. Security Screening for Air Travelers with a Disability
B. Security Screening for Air Travelers with a Disability1 1 In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, in most cases, TSA has taken over for carriers in the area of...
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Halls and Corridors Checklist - Voters with Mobility Disabilities
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A Broad Definition of Disability Leaves No One Behind
Using a broad definition shows intent to include a broad range of people and leave no one behind.
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Who are People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations?
About 30 percent of people living in the United States experience some difficulty with “basic” movement, or cognitive, sensory, or emotional limitations. The most common, reported by...
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Anthropometry for Persons with Disabilities: Needs for the 21st Century
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The ARC
A Leader in Disability Rights The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their...
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World ENABLED
World ENABLED is an educational non-profit organization that promotes the rights and dignities of persons with disabilities....
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34 CFR Part 104 Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice of interpretation
Education) provides notice of its interpretation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Department's implementing regulations, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability...
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Appendix B to Part 36 -- Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities
B Appendix B to Part 36 -- Preamble to Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (Published July 26, 1991)...
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12. Is an agency required to arrange for services to parents and prospective parents with disabilities that are necessary to avoid discrimination but are not available within the agency’s programs?
Is an agency required to arrange for services to parents and prospective parents with disabilities that are necessary to avoid discrimination but are not available within the agency’s programs...
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WonderBaby.org
WonderBaby.org is dedicated to helping parents of young children with visual impairments as well as children with multiple disabilities....
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HEATH Resource Center
HEATH Resource Center is a collaborative effort among a network of professionals in the areas of disability, counseling, transition and postsecondary education....
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Is it OK to tell a patient who has a disability to bring along someone who can help at the exam?
Q Is it OK to tell a patient who has a disability to bring along someone who can help at the exam? No....
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National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN)
NYLN is dedicated to advancing the next generation of disability leaders....
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5.5(c) Exception for Federal Contractors Covered by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and Other Federal Programs Requiring Identification of Disability
A pre-employment inquiry about a disability also is permissible if it is required or necessitated by another Federal law or regulation....
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Kids As Self Advocates (KASA)
Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. We are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out....
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You shall not exclude a passenger with a disability from any seat in an exit or other row except to comply with FAA safety rules
You shall not exclude a passenger with a disability from any seat in an exit or other row solely on the basis of his or her disability except to comply with FAA safety rules....
