What does being disabled mean?

According to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual with a disability is a person who meets one of the following conditions:

• Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

• Has a record of such an impairment

• Is regarded as having such an impairment

The ADA specifies that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability is an individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.