Definition of a Major Life Activity

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Document Number: DISAB--103d
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: Dean of Students
Date Last Updated: 12/24/2017
Primary Author: Director of Counseling/Disability Services
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 12/20/2011
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1. Definition of a Major Life Activity

The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 states that major life activities include, but are not limited to, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working.

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Dean of Students
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