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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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College Resources for Students with Disabilities
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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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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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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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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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Which transition type do users with disabilities prefer?
I use a lightweight manual chair and have good upper extremity strength and trunk control. My preferences are: E - gives the safest spot for me to stop and make a...
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Easter Seals Wisconsin
And, too often, people with disabilities are unable to access the services and support they need....
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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....
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Easterseals Northeast Central 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 Vermont
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 Alaska
Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for over 90 years....
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Easter Seals Greater Houston
Nationally, Easter Seals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, other special needs, and disabled...
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Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore
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 Central California
Our Mission To provide family support, education, and advocacy for children and adults with autism and other disabilities....
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Easterseals
Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities....
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AXS LAB
AXS Lab is a new nonprofit that’s building a network of organizations and people to supercharge the movement for inclusion of people with disabilities. ...
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Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin
We are steadfast partners in your journey, no matter what disability you may face. Together, we can take on disability. That's our promise to you....
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Easter Seals Northern Ohio
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for over 98 years....
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Easterseals Rehabilitation Center of Greater Waterbury
Our Mission Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families facing disability....
