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All applicants and recipients who meet the ADA definition of
“individual with a disability,” are entitled to reasonable accommodations if
they need them. The
applicant/recipient need not meet the “incapacity” definition, or qualify
for, or receive, disability benefits to be considered in need of reasonable
accommodations.
The ADA
defines “disability” to mean a person with one or more physical or mental
impairments that substantially limit a major life activity. Physical or mental impairments include, but
are not limited to:
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Mobility
impairments
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Clinical
depression
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Diabetes
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Bi-polar
disorder
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Cancer
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Schizophrenia
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Heart
Disease
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Learning
disabilities (including dyslexia)
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Asthma
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HIV
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Major life activities include, but are not limited to:
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Walking
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Breathing
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Doing
manual tasks
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Learning
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Speaking
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Taking
care of oneself
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Hearing
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Interacting
with others
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Seeing
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Standing
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Lifting
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Working
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