According to the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA), a disability is strictly defined as
A) a physical impairment that precludes someone from working.
B) a disabling condition that makes a person highly dependent on others.
C) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
D) a condition in which a person is paralyzed.
E) the contraction of a disease that is contagious or epidemic.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. This can include impairments such as blindness, deafness, mobility impairments, cognitive impairments, and many others. The definition of disability under the ADA is meant to be broad and inclusive, in order to protect individuals with a wide range of disabilities from discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, and public accommodations. The other choices are incorrect as they do not fully or accurately capture the definition of disability under this law.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA), a Disability