### Question
What is the definition of handicapped individual?


### Answer
The definition of **handicapped individual** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 632*:

> a person who has a physical, mental, or emotional impairment, defect, ailment, disease, or disability of a permanent nature which in any way limits the selection of any type of employment for which the person would otherwise be qualified or qualifiable

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 632*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

