Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, a disability is defined to include:
AOnly physical disabilities visible to others
BPhysical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, plus record of such impairment and being regarded as having such impairment✓ Correct
COnly impairments requiring a wheelchair or mobility device
DAny medical condition diagnosed by a physician
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act defines disability broadly to include physical and mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such impairment. This covers a wide range of conditions.
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