3.3 1. “Disability” Defined

• Library: Disability Law and Practice, Vol. 3 (NY) 2017

1.. “Disability” Defined

The term “disability” with respect to an individual is (1) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; (2) a record of such an impairment; or (3) being regarded as having such an impairment.² The individual must not only have a physical or mental impairment, but the impairment must also pose a “substantial limitation” to one or more “major life activities.” Individuals with a record of such impairment or who are regarded as having...