42 U.S.C. § 12131 : US Code - Section 12131: Definitions

Search 42 U.S.C. § 12131 : US Code - Section 12131: Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1) Public entity
The term "public entity" means - 
(A) any State or local government;
(B) any department, agency, special purpose district, or
other instrumentality of a State or States or local government;
and
(C) the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and any
commuter authority (as defined in section 24102(4) (!1) of
title 49).
(2) Qualified individual with a disability
The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an
individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable
modifications to rules, policies, or practices, the removal of
architectural, communication, or transportation barriers, or the
provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets the essential
eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the
participation in programs or activities provided by a public
entity.