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What Is a Physical or Mental Impairment?

A physical or mental impairment can include any of the following:

  • Any physiological disorder or condition.
  • Cosmetic disfigurement.
  • Anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory, circulatory, cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genitourinary, hemic, lymphatic, skin, immune, or endocrine.
  • Any mental or psychological disorder, such as an intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.



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