West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 77 - Human Rights Commission
Title 77 - LEGISLATIVE RULE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Series 77-01 - Rules Regarding Discrimination Against Individuals With Disabilities
Section 77-1-2 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 13, March 29, 2024
2.1. "Disability" means, with respect to an individual--:
2.2. "Physical Impairment" means any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory; speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine.
2.3. "Mental Impairment" means any mental or physiological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities. The term "mental impairment" shall not include:
2.4. "Physical or Mental Impairment" includes, but is not limited to, such diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearingimpairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, and emotional illness.
2.5. "Substantially Limits" means:
2.6. "Major Life Activities" means functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, transportation, and adapting to housing.
2.7. "Has a Record of Such Impairment" means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
2.8. "Is Regarded as Having an Impairment" means any of the following: