Abilities In Motion (“AIM”) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living whose purpose is to help individuals living with a disability to determine their own individual lifestyle from a...
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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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Abilities in Motion (AIM) - Reading, PA
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Services for Independent Living (SIL) - Columbia, MO
Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living that promotes independence for persons with disabilities by following the Independent Living Philosophy...
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Resources for Independence (RFI) - Cumberland, MD
Centers for Independent Living are grassroots, advocacy driven organizations run by and for people with disabilities....
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Summit Independent Living Center, Inc. - Missoula, Hamilton, Kalispell, Ronan, MT
Summit Independent Living Center, Inc. is a non-profit, non-residential program serving people with mobility, neurological, hearing, visual, and other disabilities governed by a consumer-controlled...
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Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living (NWVCIL) - Morgantown and Elkins, WV
Location: Morgantown and Elkins, WV The Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living is an advocacy resource center for persons with disabilities and the communities in which...
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Panhandle Independent Living Center - Amarillo, TX
Location: Amarillo, TX Established in 1988, Panhandle Independent Living Center is a private, non-profit, non-residential organization managed and operated by and for individuals with disabilities...
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AdLib, Inc. - Pittsfield, MA
The Center provides independent living and specialized services for people with disabilities in Berkshire County. ...
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Community Resources for Independent Living - Hayward, Fremont, Livermore, Anaheim, CA
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) was organized as a self-help organization in 1979 by a small group of persons with disabilities (consumers)....
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Southwest Center for Independence - Durango, Cortez, CO
Southwest Center for Independence (SWCI) supports independent living by and for people with disabilities, and facilitates change within the community for the inclusion of all people. ...
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Independent Living Institute
The Independent Living Institute (ILI) is a policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples' freedom of choice, self-determination, self-respect and...
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SMILES Center for Independent Living - Fairmont, Mankato, New Ulm, Waseca, MN
Their experiences have resulted in unique commitments to assist others with disabilities to achieve lives of dignity....
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Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL) - Rock Island, IL
laws and policy, Disability Awareness Training, accessibility audits, and a host of volunteer opportunities for consumers and other interested persons....
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Independent Living Center of Southeast Missouri (ILCSEMO) - Poplar Bluff, MO
The Independent Living Center of Southeast Missouri (ILCSEMO) is a community-based, nonprofit, nonresidential facility committed to serving the needs of individuals with any type of disability...
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Capital District Center for Independence Inc. (CDCI) - Schenectady and Albany, NY
Capital District Center for Independence, Inc. was established in 1979, to promote independent living for people with disabilities through a wide variety of services, information, education...
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Western New York Independent Living, Inc. (WNYIL) - Buffalo, NY
Our Vision WNYIL Inc. family of agencies is a catalyst for systems and individual change, enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities while respecting diversity and promoting...
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Center for Independent Living (CIL) - Scranton, PA
The Center for Independent Living, headquartered in Northeastern Pennsylvania, promotes, supports and enhances living options for persons with disabilities and the aging so that they may...
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Independent Living Resource Center, INC. - Santa Barbara, Atascadero, Santa Maria, Ventura, Concord, Antioch, Fairfield, CA
Barriers to full inclusion for people with disabilities include: a lack of accessible, affordable housing or transportation; businesses, employers, landlords, and others...
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Wyoming Services for Independent Living - Cody, Lander, and Rock Springs, WY
Peer Counseling: More than 50% of the staff and board members have experience with a disability. ...
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Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers (WCILC) - Madison, WI
This collaborative effort strives to enhance the opportunities for people with disabilities to live independently and be active participants in their community....
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Independent Living Resources - La Crosse, Richland Center, WI
Richland Center, WI Our Mission Independent Living Resources is committed to community diversity through advocacy, choice and education resulting in empowerment for individuals with disabilities...
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LIFE Inc. - Lubbock, Abilene. San Angelo, TX
San Angelo, TX Lifetime Independence for Everyone (LIFE) is an organization that was established in 1988 in Lubbock, Texas to assist people with significant disabilities....
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Aloha Independent Living Hawaii (AILH) - Pearl City, HI
About Us AILH was founded by a group of experienced, committed and dedicated professionals who wanted to give persons with disabilities in Hawaii the choice of where to receive independent...
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Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) - Ballston Spa and Queensbury, NY
Our Mission To promote the independence, equality and dignity of people with disabilities in all aspects of personal and community life....
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ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) - Ashburn and Arlington, VA
The ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) is a community resource and advocacy center run by and for persons with disabilities....
