Definition of a Disability

Section 504 defines a person with a disability as:

• Someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
• A person who has a record of the disability
• Someone who is regarded as having the disability.

Physical Impairment

Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic dis-figuration, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems:

• Neurological
• Musculoskeletal
• Special Sense Organs
• Respiratory (including speech organs)
• Cardiovascular
• Reproductive
• Digestive
  Genitourinary
• Hemic and Lymphatic
• Skin and Endocrine

Mental Impairment

Any psychological neurological disorder such as organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness and specific learning disabilities.

Major Life Activity

Any function such as: caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working.