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What does "regarded as" having a disability mean? [1]

“Regarded as” means that the person either:

  • Has an impairment that does not substantially limit a major life activity;
  • Has an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity only as a result of the attitudes of others toward them; or
  • Does not have any impairment, but is treated by an entity as having an impairment.

For additional information, take a look at the following resources:

FAQ: Can you give me an example of someone who is “regarded as” having a disability? [2] 

FAQ: What are major life activities? [3]

FAQ: Who is protected from employment discrimination? [4]

FAQ: What is the definition of disability under the ADA? [5]


Source URL: https://adata.org/faq/what-does-regarded-having-disability-mean

Links
[1] https://adata.org/faq/what-does-regarded-having-disability-mean
[2] https://adata.org/faq/can-you-give-me-example-someone-who-regarded-having-disability
[3] https://adata.org/faq/what-are-major-life-activities
[4] https://adata.org/faq/who-protected-employment-discrimination
[5] https://adata.org/faq/what-definition-disability-under-ada