Jordan is a candidate for a research position with Southwestern Fine Chemicals. Though well-qualified for the job, he has a hearing impairment. Despite private concerns about the prospective employee's disability, the manager decides to hire Jordan.Jordan's hearing impairment qualifies legally as a disability because it substantially
A)affects adequate job performance.
B)decreases his desire to work.
C)reduces his life expectancy.
D)limits one or more major life activities.
E)affects job satisfaction.

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According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Jordan's hearing impairment qualifies as a disability under this definition because it substantially limits his ability to hear, which is a major life activity that is essential for adequate job performance. The manager's decision to hire Jordan demonstrates compliance with the ADA's non-discrimination policy.

Jordan Is a Candidate for a Research Position with Southwestern