The hypothalamus responds to various temperature receptors located throughout the body and makes physiological adjustments to maintain a constant core temperature. For example, on a hot day, temperature receptors located in the skin send signals to the hypothalamus to cool the body by increasing the sweat rate.
The ADA does not contain a list of medical conditions that constitute disabilities. Instead, the ADA has a general definition of disability that each person must meet (EEOC Regulations. . ., 2011). Therefore, some people with Alzheimerâs disease will have a disability under the ADA and some will not.
Employees who have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and have a medical condition that. meets Social Security's definition of a disability are eligible for SSDI. An employee with young onset. dementia will be considered disabled if the employee cannot perform at the same working capacity. as the employee did before the illness, and Social Security decides that the employee cannot adjust to. other work because of a medical condition(s). The employeeâs disability must also be expected to last.