Disability is defined as what?

• A. A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
• B. A minor inconvenience
• C. A temporary limitation only
• D. An impairment affecting only vision

Answer: (A)

Disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. This means it’s not just a minor issue or a temporary problem—it must cause a significant restriction in everyday functioning. Major life activities include things like self-care, mobility, communication, learning, working, and other large-scale functions, as well as vision or hearing when they markedly limit those activities. An impairment affecting only vision isn’t automatically a disability unless it substantially limits one or more major life activities; otherwise it remains simply an impairment.