R982-101-101. Definitions

(1) "ADA coordinator" (coordinator) means the Department's coordinator or coordinators who have responsibility for investigating and providing prompt and equitable resolution of complaints filed by qualified individuals alleging discrimination in the receipt of services or work accommodation due to disability.

(2) "Executive Director" (Director) means the chief administrative officer of the Department appointed by the governor pursuant to Utah Code Ann. 35A-1-201(1)(a) or the Director's designee.

(3) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual with a disability, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual; a record of an impairment; or being regarded as having an impairment.

(4) "Qualified individual with a disability" The Department adopts the definition in Title II of the ADA. The term generally means a person who has a disability which limits one or more major life activities and who meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the participation in programs or activities provided by the Department or who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position in the Department, or who would otherwise be an eligible applicant for vacant positions with the Department, as well as those who are employees of the Department.

(5) "Major life activities" means functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working.