### Question
What does individual with a disability mean?


### Answer
**Individual with a disability** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1503*:

> any individual who has a physical or mental disability which for such individual constitutes or results in a substantial handicap to employment

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

