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Impairment: An alteration of health status, assessed by objective medical criteria. This is a medical finding.

Underwriting Impairments: Factors that tend to increase an individual's risk above that which is normal for his or her age.

Age-Associated Memory Impairment (AAMI): The mild disturbance in memory function that occurs normally with aging; benign senescent forgetfulness. Such lapses in memory are lately humorously referred to as representing a senior moment.

Mental Retardation: Impaired or incomplete mental development characterized by an IQ of 70 or below and characterized by significant functional limitations in at least two of the following skills: communication . . . View Full Definition

Speech and Language Disorders: Impairments of speech or receptive language. Speech disorders usually involved difficulties with articulation which can generally be improved or resolved with speech therapy, usually requiri . . . View Full Definition

Learning Disabilities (LD): One or more impairments in reading, mathematics or written expression skills which interfere with academic performance in school or in activities of daily living requiring those skills. Perf . . . View Full Definition

Speech Therapy: Treatment to correct a speech impairment that resulted from birth or from disease, injury or prior medical treatment.

Accessible Format: Materials that are designed in alternate formats such as Braille, audiotape, oral presentation or electronically for individuals with visual impairments.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS): Birth defects and serious life-long mental and emotional impairments that may result from heavy maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Symptoms of mental and emotional deficits may i . . . View Full Definition

Disabled Individual: Under the ADA guidelines, an individual with a disability is a person who: has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of su . . . View Full Definition