### Question
How does PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES define developmental disability?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6001*, **developmental disability** is defined as:

> a severe, chronic disability of an individual 5 years of age or older that—


(A) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

