I am a renter. I have an animal assistant. I am writing a paper for school on on a disability related topic. There are many different definitions of disability. Every federal program seems to have a different definition.
Different states use different definitions for different purposes.
Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by the Council for Disability rights explains who is considered disabled under IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A Guide to Disability Rights Laws . Disability Rights Section's overview of federal laws that apply to people with disabilities. Disability by the Cornell University Legal Information Institute. Technical Assistance Materials by the Department of Justice.