The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008 defines a disability as a(n)

A) physical impairment resulting from a hazardous work environment.
B) disabling condition that results in a lower life expectancy.
C) physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
D) inability to perform a particular task due to lack of knowledge and experience.
E) disease that is contagious or epidemic, contracted while on the job.


C) physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
Explanation: The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Examples of such physical or mental impairments include those resulting from orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments; cerebral palsy; epilepsy; multiple sclerosis; HIV infections; cancer; heart disease; diabetes; mental retardation; psychological illness; particular learning disabilities; drug addiction; and alcoholism.

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