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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Links > State Department or Agency
State of California Disability Access Services (DAS) - Trainings: Employment, Digital Access & Surveys
Training Classes:
Introduction to ADA/FEHA
Practical Solutions to Reasonable Accommodation
Hiring and Supervising an Employee with a Disability
Writing ADA...
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Links > Independent Living
Parents in Wheelchairs
I have created this website to share my experiences with other people and hope that parents (or those considering becoming parents) with a disability will find it useful and/or interesting...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Preparing for Emergencies for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities, older adults and others with similar access and functional needs who prepare are no more vulnerable than anyone else....
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Guidance Questions and Answers Concerning 49 CFR Part 39, ADA Rules Concerning Passenger Vessels
QUESTION: SHOULD PVOs MODIFY POLICIES TO ACCOMMODATE REQUESTS BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO TRAVEL WITH ANIMALS THAT DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF SERVICE ANIMALS?
39.21(b)
QUESTION: SHOULD PVOs MODIFY POLICIES TO ACCOMMODATE REQUESTS BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO TRAVEL WITH ANIMALS THAT DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF SERVICE ANIMALS?...
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Links > General
The Guide to Securing Life-long Accommodations for Adult Children With Special Needs
The Guide to Securing Life-long Accommodations for Adult Children With Special Needs
Planning for the future is important for everyone, and especially so for parents of...
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Aaron’s Staff Respite Care Ministries
The play ground was build especially for children with disabilities and special needs....
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Rulemaking Process Documents > ANPRMS > Withdrawn: 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture (ANPRM)
28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture (ANPRM)
RIN 1190-AA64
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by State and Local Governments and Places of Public Accommodation; Equipment and Furniture
AGENCY:
Department of Justice...
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Links > Employment
FindLaw - ADA: Disabilities & Your Rights as an Employee
FindLaw - ADA: Disabilities & Your Rights as an Employee
Discrimination in employment against qualified individuals with disabilities is prohibited by the federal Americans with Disabilities...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Eye to Eye
We are the only national mentoring movement that pairs kids who have learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (LD / ADHD) with college and high school mentors who...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program
The purpose of this guidance is to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities
Can I decide not to treat a patient with a disability because it takes me longer to examine them, and insurance won’t reimburse me for the additional time?
Q Can I decide not to treat a patient with a disability because it takes me longer to examine them, and insurance won’t reimburse me for the additional time?...
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Links > Publication
Creating Welcoming Mental Health Work Environments
Salzer, PhD
Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities
This document focuses on strategies for creating more welcoming work environments...
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College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Assistive Technology to Facilitate the Transition to Higher Education
With the advances of adaptive technologies and trend toward progressive legislation, prospective college students with disabilities...
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Links > Federal Department or Agency
Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) was authorized by Congress in the Department of Labor's FY 2001 appropriation....
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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
1. Under Title II, what must public school districts do to provide effective communication to students with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities?
Title II and its implementing regulations require public school districts to ensure that communication with students with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities is as effective as communication...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Commonly Asked Questions About the Americans with Disabilities Act and Law Enforcement
17. Q. What about "911" calls? How are those made accessible to people with speech or hearing disabilities?
A: Individuals with hearing and speech disabilities must have direct access to "911" or similar emergency telephone services, meaning that emergency response centers must be equipped to...
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Easter Seals Wisconsin
And, too often, people with disabilities are unable to access the services and support they need....
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Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations)
PART 36 -- NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY BY PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND IN COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 12186(b)....
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Easterseals Washington
Who We Are
Easterseals Washington is the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disability....
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Easter Seals Massachusetts
Our mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play. ...
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Easterseals West Georgia
Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for over 90 years....
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Easterseals East Georgia
Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for over 90 years....
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Easterseals South Florida
Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 90 years....
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Easterseals Middle Georgia
Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for over 90 years....