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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The ADA defines disability as A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of [the] individual; A record of such an impairment; or Being regarded as having such an impairment. 27

To recover on a claim of discrimination under the Act, a plaintiff must show that: They are an individual with a disability; They are “otherwise qualified” to perform the job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation; and They were discharged solely by reason of their disability. 28