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Disability Definition

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Definition: According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a person with a disability is defined as a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, including the ability to work, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.

Major life activities means functions such as caring for yourself, working, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and receiving education or training.

Disability Information

Also Known As: person with disabilities

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