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...
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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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24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities - Notice: Instructions for use of alternative accessibility standard
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Easterseals Hawaii
Our mission Easterseals Hawaii provides exceptional, individualized, family-centered services to empower people with disabilities or special needs to achieve their goals and live independent...
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28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description (NPRM)
Regular U.S. mail: Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box 2885, Fairfax, VA 22031-0885....
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§382.87 What other requirements pertain to seating for passengers with a disability?
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Appendix A to Part 382—Report of Disability-Related Complaint Data
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Chapter 5 BUILDING AN EVACUATION PLAN FOR A PERSON WITH A SPEECH DISABILITY
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Chapter 3: Assisting Air Travelers with Disabilities, Planning a Trip
A. Advance Notice B. Information about the Aircraft C. Mobility Aids and Assistive Devices D. Service Animals E. Accommodations for Air Travelers who are Deaf, Hard of...
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III-7.0000 THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES (ADAAG)
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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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28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 28 CFR Part 36 [CRT Docket No. 106; AG Order No. 3181– 2010] RIN 1190–AA44 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in...
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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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28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations - Movie Theaters; Movie Captioning and Audio Description Final Rule
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 28 CFR Part 36 [CRT Docket No. 126; AG Order No. 3779–2016] RIN 1190–AA63 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations—Movie Theaters...
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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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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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49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 -- Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments, Preamble
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 49 CFR Parts 37 and 38 [Docket OST–2006–23985] RIN 2105–AD54 Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed...
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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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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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28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations (ANPRM)
RIN 1190-AA61 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations AGENCY:...
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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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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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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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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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New Hampshire Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (NHVR)
NHVR provides services to both Individuals with Disabilities and Employers....
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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....
