Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a 'disability' is defined as:
AAny physical limitation that prevents employment
BA physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities✓ Correct
COnly permanent physical disabilities recognized by the Social Security Administration
DDisabilities that require the use of a wheelchair only
Explanation
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 defines disability broadly as: (1) a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting a major life activity; (2) a record of such impairment; or (3) being regarded as having such an impairment.
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