### Question
How does the law define person with disabilities?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437a*, **person with disabilities** is defined as:

> a person who—


(i) has a disability as defined in section 423 of this title,


(ii) is determined, pursuant to regulations issued by the Secretary, to have a physical, mental, or emotional impairment which (I) is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration, (II) substantially impedes his or her ability to live independently, and (III) is of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions, or


(iii) has a developmental disability as defined in section 15002 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

