Meg is in her early twenties and has a chronic illness.
Her condition causes a lot of pain which impacts her life on a daily basis.
We explore whether Meg’s condition could qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Can Meg’s Condition Qualify as Disability Under the Americans With Disabilities Act?
Meg is in her early twenties and has a chronic illness. She’s been struggling with it for years.
Her condition causes a lot of pain which impacts her life on a daily basis.
We explore whether Meg’s condition could qualify as a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Many types of illnesses can qualify as an impairment or qualifying physical or mental impairments under the ADA:
Chronic conditions like diabetes or psychological diseases such as bipolar disorder.
The ADA does not specifically list what counts as “impairment” or “qualifying.”
It leaves those terms open-ended instead to allow courts to develop.
