976 So. 2d 769 - Scott v. Stokes’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “(2) “Disabled person” means any person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of the major life activities, or has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. [[Image here]] (6) “Impairment” means ... any physical or physiological disorder or condition (7) “Major life activities” means functions such as ... breathing ... and working. (8) “Otherwise qualified disabled person” means a disabled person who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such person holds or desires. ‘ (9) “Reasonable accommodation” means an adjustment or modification to a known' physical limitation of an otherwise qualified disabled person which would not impose an undue hardship on the employer.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 137 So. 3d 671 - McClain v. City of New Orleans

2. “A. No otherwise qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of a disability, be subjected to discrimination in employment. B. An employer ... shall not engage in any of the following practices: (1) Fail or refuse to ... reasonably accommodate an otherwise qualified disabled person on the basis of a disability, when it is unrelated to the individual’s ability, with reasonable accommodation, to perform the duties of a particular job or position.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 137 So. 3d 671 - McClain v. City of New Orleans