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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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United Spinal Association
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9. I do not need to provide access to my rental office because I do not have disabled tenants in my housing facility.
multifamily dwellings are also subject to the accessibility requirements in Chapter 11A, and the accessibility and reasonable accommodations requirements in the ADA, the Unruh Act, and the Disabled...
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Arkay Incoporated
Our Mission To assist the Developmentally Disabled and the Elderly Disabled to achieve community inclusion that enhances potential, employment opportunities, and / or volunteerism....
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49 CFR Part 38 - Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities at Intercity, Commuter, and High Speed Passenger Railroad Station Platforms; Miscellaneous Amendments
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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Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation’s (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation’s (DETR) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state and federally funded program designed to help people with disabilities...
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Research and Training Center on Independent Living (RTCIL): Emergency Preparedness Trainings and Resources for People with Disabilities
Census figures suggest that at least one in six Americans is at increased risk of injury or death in emergency situations by virtue of his or her disability. ...
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DOE Dear Colleague" Letter: Equal Access to Extracurricular Athletics for Students with Disabilities (Jan. 25, 2013)
report that underscored that access to, and participation in, extracurricular athletic opportunities provide important health and social benefits to all students, particularly those with disabilities...
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Unitarian Universalist Association - Accessiblity and Inclusion Ministry AIM Program
Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry (AIM) focuses on welcoming, embracing, integrating, and supporting people with disabilities and their families in our congregations....
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14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department amends 14 CFR parts 382 and 399 as follows: Title 14—Aeronautics and Space Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability...
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Appendix A to Part 36—Guidance on Revisions to ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Appendix A to Part 36—Guidance on Revisions to ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis...
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49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
Title 49: Transportation PART 27—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST)...
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Appendix B to Part 35—Guidance on ADA Regulation on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services Originally Published July 26, 1991
Note: For the convenience of the reader, this appendix contains the text of the preamble to the final regulation on nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in State and local government...
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Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES): Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
The Vocational Rehabilitation program provides a variety of services to persons with disabilities, with the ultimate goal to prepare for, enter into, or retain employment....
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Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Applicants and eligible consumers can also contact the Disability Rights Florida for information or assistance regarding their rights or the rehabilitation process. ...
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43. Must an employer modify the work hours of an employee with a disability if doing so would prevent other employees from performing their jobs?
Example A: A crane operator, due to his disability, requests an adjustment in his work schedule so that he starts work at 8:00 a.m. rather than 7:00 a.m., and finishes one hour later in...
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Appendix B to 36 CFR Part 1191 — Americans with Disabilities Act: Scoping, Appendix C to 36 CFR Part 1191 — Architectural Barriers Act: Scoping
Appendix B to 36 CFR Part 1191 — Americans with Disabilities Act: Scoping Appendix C to 36 CFR Part 1191 — Architectural Barriers Act: Scoping Since most of the scoping requirements...
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The Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
services, increase the participation of education in career development and transition goals and to influence policies affecting career development and transition services for persons with disabilities...
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PART 36—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY BY PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND IN COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
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Can a disabled non-EV driver park in an ADA EVSE spot?
RESPONSE: The California Vehicle Code prohibits parking a vehicle in an EVCS. Vehicles left in EVCS spaces must be connected for charging purposes. DSA understands this applies to...
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PART 35—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
1. Revise the authority citation for part 35 to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 12134, 12131, and 12205a.
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Easterseals Blake Foundation
Nationally, Easterseals serves 1.4 million children and adults with disabilities and their families, offering a wide range of services at 74 affiliates nationwide....
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Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)
the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), so that they can focus their efforts on serving families of children with disabilities...
