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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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New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
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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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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....
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Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. (LICIL) - Levittown, NY
Serving Nassau County residents with disabilities and their families since 1980....
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mobileWOMEN.org
We at mobileWOMEN.org believe that women with disabilities steer their own lives....
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The Whole Person (TWP) - Kansas City, MO
We will be a passionate voice of empowerment and advocacy for all persons with disabilities....
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Center for Independent Living of Broward - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our Mission Our mission is to offer assistance to people with disabilities in fulfilling their goals of independence and self-sufficiency. ...
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The Independence Center - Colorado Springs, CO
The IC’s Vision The Independence Center is the local home of civil rights for people with disabilities....
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California Foundation for Independent Living Centers - Sacramento, CA
The CFILC Disability Organzing Network is a statewide disability advocacy network of 28 Independent Living Centers and the communities they serve....
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Cornell University Employment And Disability Institute
about managing disability issues in the workplace....
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CALIF - Los Angeles, CA
Location: Los Angeles, CA MISSION STATEMENT To achieve greater input, participation and control over policies and services especially those for people with disabilities, including...
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Independent Living Center of Kern County - Bakersfield, CA
OUR MISSION The mission of Independent Living Center of Kern County is to empower people with disabilities to grow creatively, professionally, and personally; and educate the community...
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National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. Mission The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading...
