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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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Through the Looking Glass (TLG)
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1. May an employer ask employees whether they will require assistance in the event of an evacuation because of a disability or medical condition?
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11. May an employer request documentation when an employee who has a hearing disability requests a reasonable accommodation?
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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.
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AbleRoad
or cognitive disabilities - and their families and caregivers to review any public space or business....
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Electronic Code of Federal Regulations - Title 34, Subtitle B, Chapter III, PART 303—EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES
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Are the rules about when an employer may make disability-related inquiries and require medical examinations the same for employees and applicants?
Are the rules about when an employer may make disability-related inquiries and require medical examinations the same for employees and applicants?...
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AbilityApp
Ability App will help people with disabilities and their caregivers navigate public spaces and find safe, reliable services and employment opportunities....
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28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISABILITY LAW GUIDANCE: Origin-to-Destination Service
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Our fight for disability rights and why we're not done yet | Judith Heumann | TEDxMidAtlantic
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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.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND AURORA HEALTH CARE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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24. Q: It sounds like awareness and training are critical for effective interaction with individuals with disabilities. How can I find out more about the needs of my local disability community?
As part of that process, the ADA encouraged entities to involve individuals with disabilities from their local communities....
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1.9.1.5 Special conditions for persons with disabilities requiring appeals action ratification
Advisory 1.9.1.5 Special conditions for persons with disabilities requiring appeals action ratification. ...
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Parents Helping Parents, Inc. (PHP)
need for special services due to any special need, including but not limited to illness, cancer, accidents, birth defects, neurological conditions, premature birth, learning or physical disabilities...
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WATERWHEELS® - EN - Floating beach wheelchair for disabled people
WaterWheels® is a floating beach wheelchair which enables people with disabilities to access soft terrains (sand, grass, snow, gravels, etc.)....
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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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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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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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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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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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B. Security Screening for Air Travelers with a Disability
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Halls and Corridors Checklist - Voters with Mobility Disabilities
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