Legal Question in Disability Law in New York

How does the ADA treat infectious diseases? Are they recognized as disability and are any protections offered to those infected? (my specific concern is TB) Any NY state laws that might apply?


Asked on 10/03/09, 7:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

The ADA covers persons with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such an impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment. TB or when it is non-infectious or other similar diseases are covered under the ADA whether you actually have a physical disability or regarded as having a disability.

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Answered on 10/09/09, 12:12 am


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