Georgetown University: School of Foreign Service in Qatar

Georgetown University: School of Foreign Service in Qatar

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Definition of Disability

A disability is defined as "any mental or physical condition that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities" (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990). These may include: physical disabilities, psychological disabilities, neurological impairments such as learning disabilities and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or chronic health problems. Examples of major life activities include such functions as breathing, seeing, hearing, speaking, walking, learning, working, performing manual tasks, and self-care.

Types of Disabilities

Some disabilities that may require accommodations include but are not limited to:

  • Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cancer
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deafness/hearing impairment
  • Diabetes
  • Epilepsy
  • Heart disease
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Orthopedic/mobility impairment
  • Psychiatric disability
  • Specific learning disability
  • Speech/language impairment
  • Substance abuse recovery
  • Traumatic brain injury

 

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Georgetown University · School of Foreign Service in Qatar · Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) Building
Education City · P.O. Box 23689 · Doha, Qatar
phone: +974 457 8100 · fax: +974 457 8241
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