Foreword
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1992 to prohibit discrimination against the disabled. It was a sweeping, landmark measure designed to provide equal opportunity for mentally and physically impaired individuals — from employment and transportation to access to public buildings. In the courts, one of the most hotly contested facets of the statute has been the definition of "disability." Because the ADA provides qualifying individuals with formidable protection against discrimination, whether an individual is considered disabled under the legislation could spell the difference between winning and losing a multimillion dollar case. According to the language of the…
