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 > Independent Living
LiveEquipd
LiveEquipd’s mission is to fill the void that exists for people looking for equipment and supplies to manage their disabilities through our integrated platform....
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Links > General
Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology
clinical scientists
Mission Statement
The Centre's mission is to elucidate the routes to the vulnerable ageing brain, and thus provide information to prevent or ameliorate cognitive disability...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC): Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program serves:
Adults with disabilities
Youth and students with disabilities
Businesses and employers
Vocational Rehabilitation...
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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
3. What does it mean for a public school district to give “primary consideration” to the request of the student with a disability when making the decision to provide a particular auxiliary aid or service?
or guardian) to request the aid or service the student with a disability thinks is needed to provide effective communication....
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Links > State Department or Agency
State of California Disability Access Services (DAS) - Employment Today: Reasonable Accommodation & FEHA
Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Employment Today DVD Booklet: Word Format or PDF Format
For additional information about DAS services or questions about the Americans with Disabilities...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Washington State Department Of Social And Health Services (DSHS): Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Helping individuals with disabilities to participate fully in their communities and become employed is our purpose and passion....
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Links > Publication
Universal Design for Health Care Facilities
Universal Design for Health Care Facilities: Addressing Safety, Access to Care for a Diverse Patient Population
Environment of Care® News, January 2009, Volume 12, Issue...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Enforcement Guidance: Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
35. Must an employer withhold discipline or termination of an employee who, because of a disability, violated a conduct rule that is job-related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity?
An employer may discipline an employee with a disability for engaging in such misconduct if it would impose the same discipline on an employee without a disability....
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Regulatory Support Documents > Regulatory Impact Analyses > Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
Final Regulatory Assessment and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Final Rule - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description
Final Regulatory Assessment
And
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Final Rule
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations—
Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
VR is a statewide resource for people with disabilities and is part of the Department of Human Services....
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Links > Nonprofit Organization
Danielle's Foundation
Danielle’s Story
Danielle’s Foundation was created to honor the memory of Danielle Vick, who sadly passed away in 2008 from complications of anoxic brain injury.
While...
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Links > State Department or Agency
VocRehab Vermont - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Disability affects all of us eventually - whether we're born with it; experience disability through illness, accident, or aging; or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)
The Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP) provides services to individuals with the most severe disabilities who do not necessarily demonstrate immediate potential for competitive...
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Links > State Department or Agency
New Hampshire Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (NHVR)
NHVR provides services to both Individuals with Disabilities and Employers....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) - Florida
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Disability Determination Services Bureau is responsible for determining the eligibility of Iowa residents who apply for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance...
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Links > State Department or Agency
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA)
The largest of the programs are Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, Disability Adjudication Services, and Roosevelt Warm Springs/Cave Spring Center....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) helps individuals with disabilities to live and work independently....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
Michigan is home to approximately 1.3 million individuals with disabilities....
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Links > State Department or Agency
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) assists Kentuckians with disabilities to achieve suitable employment and independence....
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Links > State Department or Agency
New York State Education Department: Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation...
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Links > State Department or Agency
California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
VISION STATEMENT: Employment, independence and equality for all Californians with disabilities....
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Links > Advocacy/Legal Service
Easter Seals Southwest Florida
children impacted by the polio epidemic then sweeping the country, providing medical rehabilitation and education, patient therapy and counseling, and support services for persons with disabilities...
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Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
FR–5784–N–01]
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities
AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity...