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Is obesity considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
No
Is obesity considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Yes, obesity can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if it substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Is sleep apnea considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Yes, sleep apnea can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if it substantially limits a major life activity, such as breathing or sleeping. Individuals with sleep apnea may be entitled to reasonable accommodations in the workplace or other settings under the ADA.
What are disability benefits?
Disability benefits are government benefits which are provided for people who have an ailment classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities act.
Are elected officials covered under the ADA?
Yes, elected officials are not considered employees and are not covered under the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, they may still have protections under other laws or regulations depending on the circumstances.
Is ADHD a legal disability in the US?
It appears that while ADHD-diagnosed persons are not legally entitled to any special accomodation or privileges afforded under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act, an ADHD patient may qualify as being "disabled" and eligible to collect disability benefits under the Social Security Act.
You have medical disability is it your landlords responsibility to accommodate you with a downstairs apt?
Possibly. Just because you claim to have a disability is not enough, it must be one which falls under the protection of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or, similar state law if one exists. How about simply asking your landlord to put you on the list for the next ground floor apartment available.
What Law prohibits employment discrimination against people with disabilities?
In the United States, there are two federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination against people with disabilities and these are: the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Under these laws, all employers with 15 or more employees are covered including those in the federal sector.Some states have also enacted laws prohibiting employment discrimination against people with disabilities -- in California under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of his disability or medical condition.the disabled mans law
What are the types of disabilities?
Under the ADA a disability is a physical/mental impairment that significantly limits one or more of your major life activities and have a record of your impairment.
Is ADHD included in individual disabilities education act?
Yes. It is specifically mentioned as an example of a disability that falls under the category of "other health impaired'.
Is chronic kidney disease a disability?
Yes it is... It is not life threatening but you will have long term illness continuously throughout your life. Or as the State Disability department says you are ill longer than a 12 month period and unknown when he/she will be well again.
What if you are mentally disabled and no one will hire you?
There are two issues here: 1). If you are disabled, you are technically unable to work. While you may be able to work and still collect disability payments, you are disabled. 2). If you have been denied emplyment due to your disability, but you are physically and mentally capable of performing the work for which you have applied, you may have a civil case under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
