A disability includes most physical or mental impairments or health conditions (both permanent and temporary) that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities. Of special interest to the college are those activities necessary to succeed academically as a college student.
Examples of Disabilities
Physical
Visual
Hearing
Heart disease
Mobility impairment due to size/weight
Speech impairment
Cerebral palsy
Muscular dystrophy
Multiple sclerosis
Spinal cord injury
Epilepsy
Cancer
HIV related illnesses
Special learning disabilities
Attention deficit disorder
Some mental and emotional disorders
Some substance abuse disorders. |