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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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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49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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AIAU Accessible Architecture: Designing for Success (Parts 1-3)
ADA Accessible Architecture: Designing for Success Don't let ADA compliance issues set you back and cost you money! Discover how to avoid common mistakes and design for ADA...
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Interacting with People with Significant Allergies, Asthma, Chemical and other Environmental Sensitivities, and Respiratory-related Disabilities
People who are disabled by chemical sensitivities react to more and more substances and products at lower and lower exposure levels....
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New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Mission Statement The mission of the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) is to enable eligible individuals with disabilities...
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Roads To Freedom Center for Independent Living of North Central Pennsylvania (CILNCP) - Williamsport, PA
Our Mission is: To empower people with all disabilities by providing Resources, Options, And Disability related Services needed TO obtain individual Freedom in their lives....
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Heart of Central Texas ILC (HOCTIL) - Belton and Waco, TX
with disabilities for equal access and actively participate in their community....
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National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Mission: NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities....
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Access Living - Chicago, IL
Nationally recognized as a leading force in the disability advocacy community, Access Living challenges stereotypes, protects civil rights and champions social reform....
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U.S. Department of Transportation: Disability Information in Aviation
Department of Transportation: Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings A compilation of rules, guidance, enforcement orders and publications on disability issues in aviation....
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Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) - Boston, MA
In keeping with the disability rights slogan “Nothing about us without us,” 70% of our staff and board are people with disabilities....
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Boost Your Business - Chapter 12 - Elevators
Boost Your Business - Chapter 12 - Elevators
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LIFE, Inc. Center for Independent Living - Farmington, MO
Center for Independent Living helps people with disabilities live life on their own terms since 1997....
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New Horizons Independent Living Center (NHILC) - Shreveport, Alexandria, Monroe, LA
Our services are offered to people with any type of disability. We believe that independence can come even to those with the most severe disabilities....
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Center for Independent Living Options (CILO) - Cincinnati, OH
CILO was founded in 1977 by people with disabilities who wanted to provide a support system to help people with physical, sensory, cognitive, and/or psychological disabilities reach their...
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Options for Independent Living - Green Bay, Appleton, WI
A Board of Directors, comprised primarily of individuals with disabilities, determines the direction of Options. Options is committed to hiring staff with disabilities....
