Kate is HIV positive,but shows no obvious symptoms of her disease.In spite of her disease,Kate is still physically strong,and able to perform all of her job functions.Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,Kate is nevertheless considered disabled because she is regarded as having an impairment.

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According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, an individual is considered disabled if 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. In this case, even though Kate shows no obvious symptoms of her HIV positive status, she is still regarded as having an impairment, and thus is considered disabled under the ADA.

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