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A quick definition of disability:

Disability is when someone has a physical or mental problem that makes it hard for them to do things that most people can do easily. This can include things like walking, seeing, hearing, or learning. The law says that people with disabilities should be treated the same as everyone else and not be discriminated against. Sometimes, disability is used in contracts to mean that someone is not able to make a legal agreement because they are too young or have a serious problem.

A more thorough explanation:

Disability is a term that is subjective and is determined on a case-by-case basis. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability is defined in three ways:

  • Actual disability: This refers to an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Examples of physical impairments include cerebral palsy, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and muscular dystrophy. Mental impairments include mental illness, difficulties with learning, and developmental impairments. Major life activities may include eating, hearing, walking, seeing, bending, learning, speaking, and more.
  • Record of disability: This refers to an individual who has a history or record of such impairments.
  • Regarded as disabled: This refers to an individual who is regarded to have these impairments.

The law is very strict towards discrimination against people with disabilities. The ADA ensures equal treatment for disabled people in areas such as employment, transportation, access to state and federal programs and services, and more.

Disability in a legal sense is often used in contracts, which means a lack of legal capacity to enter a contract due to either being a minor or experiencing a serious physical or mental impairment.

For example, if someone has cerebral palsy and has difficulty walking, they may be considered disabled under the ADA. This means that they are entitled to equal treatment and access to services and programs, just like anyone else. Another example could be someone with a history of mental illness who is regarded as disabled. They may also be entitled to equal treatment and access to services and programs.

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GodsPlanUltimately
22:47
Rationally that's what I thought but irrationally I was like crying throwing up did I mess it up lol
babycat
22:49
Lol you’re all good
GodsPlanUltimately
22:49
I'm assuming then for status checking eventually that the school emails you that information once LSAC finishes processing?
babycat
22:50
Yep
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Thank you ╱|、 (˚ˎ 。7 |、˜〵 じしˍ,)ノ
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Just stressing because this is my first and only app.
GodsPlanUltimately
22:53
Does the CAS Report send once the school requests it or do I have to send it ?
babycat
23:02
It sends automatically
babycat
23:02
Why only one app?
GodsPlanUltimately
23:06
I'm in a dual degree program that my undergraduate has where if you meet a gpa and percentile you can have your senior year be your L1 ! Cuts off a year of time and money and the partner was my top pick for law anyways. It all just worked out and since it's ED can't really apply anywhere else because the L1 transfers back to complete my degree. :)
babycat
23:14
oh that’s nice! I guess you have a high degree of certainty about the process then
Dkk
0:10
Welcome. About to eat another ghost pepper. @babycat
Dkk
0:27
God my mouth is burning so much
@babycat: A few things. I mean, for one, this is my fifth year of undergrad (graduating with a dual BA/MA), so I don't think academically I'm incredibly behind or anything. Beyond, that I've explored other fields, and for the very niche area of public interest work I am interested in, law is the only way I can make a substantiative difference so why not start now.
And also my other options just are not great. I could take a shit paying job at a think tank, I was offered a job at, but I don’t find the work interesting. Or I could continue in academia, getting a phd, but again just not especially interested in academic philosophy.
I would say more, but I am very close to doxxing myself if I haven’t already.
Dkk
1:02
5th year at 19. That is amazing.
Dkk
1:02
So you started when you were 14. Wow.
Dkk
1:11
I tried to find you but if still in school, other names pop up first. Do you drink alcohol? If not, you should start drinking to catch up to me. @texas
I started at 15
turning 20 this year
or well very beginning of next year
Dkk
1:15
My best advice is to start learning wine and cocktails asap. Take the introductory and certified sommelier exam as soon as you hit 21.
Dkk
1:16
I could not find you with that information. You are still probably pretty safe. Though I did not use all my search engines or filters.
@Dkk: That is good. Granted I don't think being doxxed would be the end of the world, but who knows.
And, yeah, I have drinken a little bit over the last couple of years (what college student hasn't), but not a massive fan
Dkk
1:24
That is cus college people drink like idiots. I was not a fan at my first college and I did not start drinking until I was 22.5. The art of Sommelier stuff though is less about drinking and more about thought process. Kind of a puzzle like a logic game. Same with cocktails. You will love it if you hate college type drinking.
Dkk
1:25
It's something to do outside of the things you mentioned, it is useful for networking, and it will help you in law school. It will help you find exactly what you want to do in law school.
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