Peripheral Neuropathy: A condition caused by damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system which includes nerves that run from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.

Perpendicular curb ramp: A curb ramp design in which the ramp path is perpendicular to the edge of the curb.

Physical or mental impairment: 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; genito-urinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; or any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).

Places of public accommodation: Facilities operated by private entities that fall within the following 12 broad categories defined by Congress: places of lodging, food establishments, entertainment houses, public gathering centers, sales establishments, service establishments, transportation stations, places of recreation, museums and zoos, social service establishments, and places of education.

Plug-in: Separate program written to be launched by a specific Web browser to display or run special elements in Web pages, such as animation, video, or audio.

Private entity: An individual or organization not employed, owned, or operated by the government.

Program access: Access provided to a program, service, or activity conducted or funded by a public entity.

Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces part of the body; includes artificial limbs that serve as assistive devices and enable mobility.

Public entity: Any state or local government, department agency, special-purpose district, or other instrumentality of a state or states or local government, and any commuter authority.

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