There are several types of conditions that qualify for disability protection in the workplace. An individual may have a congenital defect, or they may have become disabled due to an injury or a disease. Whatever the reason for the disability, and whether it affects an individual’s vision, hearing, cognitive ability, mental health, bodily function, or orthopedic or neuromuscular function, they are entitled to receive fair treatment at their job. This means that an individual is entitled to be hired without regard to his or her disability — and to maintain that job — so long as they are able to fulfill the essential functions of their job, with or without an accommodation.