Definiciones de condiciones de discapacidad para movilidad en Virginia

Explicación Simple

Esta ley explica qué significa estar discapacitado para caminar. Si tienes problemas serios de salud que te dificultan moverte, puedes ser considerado discapacitado.

Es como si tuvieras un teléfono que no puede funcionar bien por problemas en la batería; así, algunas personas tienen 'baterías' en su cuerpo que no les permiten caminar bien.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina a Juan, un hombre de 60 años que tiene artritis severa. Cada vez que intenta caminar, siente un dolor intenso que lo obliga a usar un bastón. Gracias a su condición, puede obtener un permiso especial para estacionarse más cerca de las tiendas.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(iii) is restricted by lung disease to such an extent that his forced (respiratory) expiratory volume for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one liter, or when at rest, his arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 millimeters of mercury on room air; (iv) uses portable oxygen; (v) has a cardiac condition to the extent that his functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV according to standards set by the American Heart Association; (vi) is severely limited in his ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition; (vii) has some other debilitating condition that, in the view of a licensed physician, podiatrist, or chiropractor, limits or impairs his ability to walk; (viii) has been diagnosed with a mental or developmental amentia or delay that impairs judgment including, but not limited to, an autism spectrum disorder; (ix) has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia; (x) is legally blind or deaf; or (xi) has some other condition that, in the view of a licensed physician creates a safety concern while walking because of impaired judgment or other physical, developmental, or mental limitation. For the purposes of this definition, a determination of a disability by a podiatrist or chiropractor shall be limited to those conditions specified in items (i), (ii), (vi) or (vii) of this definition. Any licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, podiatrist, or chiropractor who signs a certification that states that an applicant is disabled under clause (vii) of this definition shall specify, in a space provided on the certification form, the medical condition that limits or impairs the applicant's ability to walk. Any licensed physician, licensed a