What is the definition of a disability?

A disability is a physical, mental, or emotional condition that impairs or limits a person’s ability to do certain activities. In Rhode Island, the law defines a disability to include conditions that qualify as a disability under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes individuals who have a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more of their major life activities, such as hearing, seeing, walking, learning, speaking, or performing manual tasks. A person who has a history of such an impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment is also covered. The law also considers individuals who are discriminated against because of their association with a person with a disability. Additionally, some conditions do not meet the ADA definition of a disability, but Rhode Island law provides protection for these conditions. These include blindness, deafness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and certain learning disabilities.

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