Scenario C: 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

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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 would likely qualify as a disability under this definition, as it affects his ability to hear and communicate, which are major life activities. The fact that the manager hired Jordan despite his disability suggests that the disability did not substantially impact his ability to perform the job.

Scenario C: Jordan Is a Candidate for a Research Position