### Question
How is the "developmental disability" defined?


### Answer
The term **developmental disability** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 15002* as follows -

> 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**

