Which would meet the definition of having a disability?

• A. An impairment that substantially limits one or more of the person's major life activities
• B. A temporary setback that lasts two days
• C. A common cold
• D. A person with perfect health

Answer: (A)

Having a disability means having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities include things like walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, performing manual tasks, caring for oneself, learning, and working. The option described as an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity fits this definition, so it’s the correct choice. The other scenarios describe temporary conditions or no impairment at all, and so they don’t meet the definition of a disability under this standard.