What is the definition of a disability?
A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. In Iowa, a disability is legally defined as an impairment that limits the ability to perform one or more major life activities—defined as activities such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working—when compared to an average person in the general population. A disability can be permanent or temporary, and physical or mental. It may be caused by injury, disease, or birth defect. A person may also be considered to have a disability if they have a record of impairment or are regarded as having an impairment. Under the Iowa law, these individuals are also entitled to certain protections and accommodations. In addition, certain disabilities and impairments, such as those that are visible or related to age, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, are covered under the Iowa law.
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