A Person May Be Covered by the American with Disabilities

question 438

True/False

A person may be covered by the American with Disabilities Act even if the person is not disabled, but other people think the person is disabled.

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Definitions:

Intellectual Disability

A disorder defined by pronounced restrictions in cognitive capabilities as well as in adaptive behavior, encompassing various essential social and practical abilities.

Organic Brain Syndrome

A term used to describe physical disorders that impair mental functions, often due to disease or injury affecting the brain.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition in newborns resulting from alcohol exposure during pregnancy, leading to physical, behavioral, and learning problems.

Intellectual Disability

A term for significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, affecting learning, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.