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with Learning/Physical Disabilities



Eligibility

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, “any person with a mental or physical impairment that limits one or more major life activity (major life activities may include, walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, working, learning, caring for oneself, or performing manual tasks), has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment” and presents appropriate documentation is protected under the law. Physical or learning differences may include, but not be limited to the following:

  • AIDS
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Psychiatric Disorders
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Mobility/Orthopedic Impairments
  • Temporary Disabilities (Broken leg, Difficult Pregnancy)
  • Cancer
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Asthma/Allergies
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Blind/Visual Impairments
  • Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorders

 

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