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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Space Coast Center for Independent Living, Inc. (SCCIL) - Rockledge, FL
(SCCIL) has provided services to persons with disabilities in Brevard county since 1972....
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Southern Tier Independence Center (STIC) - Binghamton, NY
STIC is a not-for-profit 501(c)3, community-based advocacy and service organization for children and adults with all types of disabilities....
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Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living (ESCIL) - Belle Haven, VA
At least fifty-one percent of the members of the Board of Directors have disabilities which helps to assure that the E.S.C.I.L remains in touch with the persons with disabilities in our...
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Ability Center of Greater Toledo - Toledo, OH
United by a vision of supporting equitable and inclusive communities for people living with disabilities, The Ability Center is one of nearly 550 Independent Living Centers across the country...
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Jackson Center for Independent Living (JCIL) - Jackson, TN
JCIL was established in 1996 and is part of a nationwide network of non-profit organizations operated by people with disabilities for people with disabilities....
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The Oklahomans for Independent Living (OIL) - McAlester, OK
The Oklahomans for Independent Living (OIL), a nonprofit, consumer controlled, free standing organization was formed in the Spring of 1985 as the direct result of a public forum on disabilities...
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Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL) - Ontario, Pendleton, The Dalles, OR
Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL), a center for independent living, is a cross-disability global disability resource and advocacy center that promotes independent living...
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Action Toward Independence (ATI) - Monticello and Middletown, NY
Action Toward Independence promotes the independence, inclusion, participation, and personal choice of individuals with disabilities....
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SOURCES - Fayetteville, AR
Location: Fayetteville, AR
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The Mission of SOURCES for Community Independent Living Services is to promote the independence of persons with disabilities by facilitating and...
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Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. (NILP) - Lawrence, MA
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The Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. is a consumer controlled Independent Living Center providing advocacy and services to people with all disabilities in the greater...
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Atlantis Community Inc. - Denver, CO
Our core philosophy is this: people with disabilities should have just as much say in and control over their lives as their non-disabled peers....
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DIRECT Center for Independence, Inc - Tucson, AZ
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Universal access and opportunity for all people with disabilities....
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DAWN Center for Independent Living, Inc. - Denville and Hackettstown, NJ
DAWN Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities in the New Jersey counties of Morris, Sussex, and Warren. ...
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Alpha One - South Portland, Bangor, Presque Isle, ME
Since 1978, Alpha One, a Center for Independent Living, has enabled thousands of people with disabilities to live more fully and more independently in all aspects of their lives....
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Center for Independent Living Opportunities (CIL Opportunities) - York, PA
Opportunities independent living Founded in 1992, The Center for Independent Living (CIL Opportunities) is a private, non-profit, non- residential organization serving people with all types of disabilities...
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Access Independence, Inc. - Winchester, VA
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Our mission is to promote independent living by providing services and resources that enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities living in Virginia’s Northern...
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Western Resources for Independent Living (WRIL) - Rapid City and Pierre, SD
Western Resources for Independent Living (WRIL) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing services to support individuals with disabilities in their efforts to live independently....
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Service Center for Independent Life (SCIL) - Claremont, CA
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Service Center for Independent Life (SCIL) works with persons with disabilities of all ages....
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Independent Lifestyles, Inc. (ILICIL) - Sauk Rapids, MN
Mission: A team promoting independence and choices for people with disabilities, their families, and communities....
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Independent Living Resource Center of San Francisco (ILRCSF) - San Francisco, CA
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Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco (ILRCSF) is a disability rights advocacy and support organization....
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Center for Independent Living of South Florida - Miami, FL
In keeping with IL Philosophy, a majority of ILC’s staff and Board of Directors are people who experience disabilities....
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Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) - Marshall, MN
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SWICL's direction is determined by and for people with disabilities consistent with the Independent Living philosophy....
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Southeast Center for Independent Living (SCIL) - Fall River, MA
The Philosophy of Independent Living maintains that individuals with disabilities have the right to choose services and make decisions for themselves....
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Dakota Center for Independent Living (DCIL) - Bismarck, Dickinson, ND
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Dakota Center for Independent Living promotes full inclusion for people with disabilities by advocating for the reduction of architectural, social and attitudinal barriers....