What Is a Targeted Disability When Applying for a Federal Job?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against people with disabilities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) maintains a list of nine "targeted disabilities," considered most likely to result in job discrimination. The list is used in planning affirmative action programs.
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Targeted Disabilities
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The EEOC defines targeted disabilities as deafness, blindness, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, convulsive disorders, mental retardation, mental illness and genetic or physical conditions affecting the limbs and/or spine.
Other Disabilities
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The ADA prohibits job discrimination against people with any kind of physical or mental disability, not just those on the targeted list.
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Definition of Disability
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The ADA defines disability as any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity; a history of having such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment. Impairment to major bodily functions is also considered a disability.
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