Iowa Admin. Code r. 161-8.1

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 161-8.1 - Definitions

"Has a record of such an impairment" means having a history of, or being misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.

"Major life activities" includes but is not limited to caring for oneself, manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.

"Physical or mental impairment" includes:

1. Physiological disorders or conditions, cosmetic disfigurements, or anatomical loss affecting any of the following systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory and speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic or lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; or

2. Mental or psychological disorders such as intellectual disabilities, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.

"Regarded as having an impairment" means:

1. The perception of having an impairment that substantially limits major life activities; or

2. Having an impairment that substantially limits major life activities because of others' attitudes toward the impairment.

"Substantially disabled" means having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, having a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having an impairment.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 161-8.1

Rescinded IAB 5/5/10, effective 6/9/10.

Adopted by IAB August 21, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 5, effective 9/25/2024