Title 10, Chapter 1, Section 850
( 10-1-850)
As used in this article, the term: (1) "Disabled person" means a person who has a physical or mental
impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's
major life activities. As used in this paragraph, "physical or
mental impairment" means any of the following: (A) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic
disfigurement, or anatomical loss substantially affecting one or
more of the following body systems: neurological;
musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including
speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive;
genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; or endocrine; and (B) Any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental
retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental
illness, and specific learning disabilities. The term "physical
or mental impairment" includes, but is not limited to, such
diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and
hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular
dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes,
mental retardation, and emotional illness. (2) "Elder person" means a person who is 60 years of age or older. (3) "Major life activities" includes functions such as caring for
one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing,
speaking, breathing, learning, and working. (4) "Substantially limits" means interferes with or affects over
an extended period of time. Minor temporary ailments or injuries
shall not be considered physical or mental impairments which
substantially limit a person's major life activities. Examples of
minor temporary ailments are colds, influenza, or sprains or minor
injuries. |