A disabled person refers to a person who is unable to ensure by
himself or herself, wholly or partly, the necessities of a
normal individual and/or social life, as a result of deficiency,
either congenital or not, in his or her physical or mental
capabilities. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act a
disabled person is one who: a. has a physical or mental
impairment which substantially limits one or more of his or her
major life activities; b. has a record of such impairment; or c.
is regarded as having such impairment.