Ivy is an alcoholic who has completed a supervised substance-abuse rehabilitation program. Jerold is morbidly obese. Kim has heart disease. Considered to have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act is

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disability includes a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Ivy, having completed a rehabilitation program, is protected as a recovering alcoholic. Jerold's morbid obesity and Kim's heart disease can also be considered disabilities if they substantially limit major life activities.

Ivy Is an Alcoholic Who Has Completed a Supervised Substance-Abuse