Who Is Protected Under The ADA?

3/4/2026

The ADA protects a qualified individual with a disability, meaning:

• They have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities,
• Have a record of such an impairment, or
• Are regarded as having such an impairment, and they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Note: This is an excerpt from our ADA Training & Certification Program. For those managing complex employee relations, HR Generalist training is highly recommended.