An overview of the definition of disability in the South African context

1. Disability Equity What Constitute A Disability?

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14. NB – Do Not Use As Diagnostic Tool – See Disclaimer 09/24/09 Page Criteria Question Yes No Comments Physical impairment Do you have a physical impairment that may limit your ability to perform the essential functions of the job? This includes sensory impairments.

15. NB – Do Not Use As Diagnostic Tool – See Disclaimer 09/24/09 Page Criteria Question Yes No Comments Mental impairment Do you have difficulty following standard written or verbal instructions? Do you have difficulty performing when you feel extremely stressed? If yes to either of these or similar mental or emotional conditions, has a professional identified this as a clinically recognised condition?.

16. NB – Do Not Use As Diagnostic Tool – See Disclaimer 09/24/09 Page Criteria Question Yes No Comments Long-term Is this impairment a once-off occurrence or does it fluctuate? Long-term is defined for the purpose of this exercise as 12 months or longer. Recurring Recurring means that the impairment is likely to occur again and includes chronic conditions even if its effects on the person fluctuate.

17. NB – Do Not Use As Diagnostic Tool – See Disclaimer 09/24/09 Page Criteria Question Yes No Comments Substantially limits Can the effect of your disability be easily controlled with medication? Can this disability be easily corrected, e.g. with a device? Can the effect of the disability be reduced by, e.g. medical treatment? ? .

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