### Question
How does the law define developmental disability?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 15002*, **developmental disability** is defined as:

> a severe, chronic disability of an individual that—


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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 144-DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > Part A-General Provisions**

