Federal Statutory Definitions of Disability
Federal Statutory Definitions of Disability
This paper presents a collection of federal statutory definitions of disability as con- tained in the United States Code (Code). It.
Federal Statutory Definitions of Disability
This includes definitions of disability, disabled person, individual with a disability, handicap, or other variations of the term disability. This paper ...
Code of Federal Regulations § 404.1505 - SSA
(a) The law defines disability as the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment ...
Guide to Disability Rights Laws | ADA.gov
An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a ... disabilities for federal elections. Where no accessible location is ...
Frequently Asked Questions - United States Department of Labor
To be found disabled for purposes of Social Security disability benefits, individuals must have a severe disability (or combination of disabilities) that has ...
28 CFR § 35.108 - Definition of “disability.” - Law.Cornell.Edu
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 ...
How Do We Define Disability? | The Red Book - SSA
Expected to result in death. Has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. Note. There is a separate definition of disability ...
What is the definition of disability under the ADA?
The ADA defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity.
42 U.S. Code § 12102 - Definition of disability - Law.Cornell.Edu
42 U.S. Code § 12102 - Definition of disability ; (A). a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such ...
How is Disability Defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act?
Under the ADA, the definition of a disability requires that impairments substantially limit the ability to perform major life activities. Major life activities ...
Frequently Asked Questions - General - U.S. Department of Labor
For purposes of Social Security disability benefits , a person with a disability must have a severe disability (or combination of disabilities) that has lasted, ...
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended | ADA.gov
(D) An impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active. (E). (i) The determination ...
Definition of Disability - Disability Resource Center - Cal Poly
A disability is a legal term defined by federal statute and case law. It also has cultural and medical meanings.
EEOC RELEASES NEW ADA GUIDANCE DEFINING "DISABILITY"
The ADA defines a person with a disability as someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, has a record of such ...
Code of Federal Regulations § 416.905 - SSA
To meet this definition, you must have a severe impairment(s) that makes you unable to do your past relevant work (see § 416.960(b)) or any other substantial ...
The Different Definitions of Disability under Federal Law
An individual under the Americans With Disabilities Act has a “disability” if he or she is substantially limited in one or more major life activities.
The California state definition of disability is broader than the federal definition. ... alcoholism, and to eliminate legal disabilities” as well as to ...
Titles I and V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
... defined in the regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission); and. (C) ... Federal disability benefit programs. (f) Fundamental alteration. Nothing in ...
Section 4 - Defining Disability - Illinois Department of Human Rights
4A: Disability as Defined Under Fair Housing Laws · A person who has visible scarring may be considered disabled if treated differently because of that trait.
PROGRAMMATIC DEFINITIONS OF DISABILITY: - ASPE
This paper looks at programmatic definitions of disability for Federal disability ... Social Services Block Grant: There is no Federal statutory definition.