A physical impairment is defined by ADA as

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What is Disability? Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth, or occur during a person’s lifetime. – Wikipedia
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An individual may also qualify as disabled if he/she has had an impairment in the past or is seen as disabled byron kings road based on a personal or group standard or norm. Such impairments may include physical, sensory, and cognitive or developmental disabilities. Mental disorders (also known as psychiatric or psychosocial disability) byron kings road and various types of chronic disease may also qualify as disabilities. byron kings road
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The Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA) has a three-part definition of disability. Under ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; OR (2) has a record of such an impairment; byron kings road OR (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.
A physical impairment is defined by ADA as “any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, byron kings road musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory (including speech organs), cardiovascular, byron kings road reproductive, digestive, genitourinary, hemic and lymphatic, skin, and endocrine.”
Neither ADA nor the regulations that implement it list all the diseases or conditions that are covered, because it would be impossible to provide a comprehensive list, given the variety of possible impairments.
When considering filing for disability benefits, byron kings road NSDF suggests you seek the help of a professional disability advocate or lawyer. Important questions to ask during your assessment of which professional to choose : Is he/she is an Accredited Disability Representative through the National byron kings road Association of Disability Representatives. Is there no payment due until after you win your case Will he/she or the staff assist you in obtaining proper medical records to help you win your case?
For more on the view of disabilities, visible and invisible, listen to this audio from NSDF Seize the Day (BlogTalk Radio): http://www.blogtalkradio.com/seize-the-day/2013/10/01/nsdf-overviews-disability
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