Which option best describes ADA protections?

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ADA protections apply to people who have disabilities, defined as a substantial limitation in one or more major life activities. Major life activities include things like walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, and caring for oneself. The key idea is a real, long-lasting impact on daily functioning, not temporary injuries or minor challenges. So the protections are not for all citizens or for those without disabilities, and they don’t automatically apply to someone with a short-term issue. The description that fits ADA protections best is someone who has a substantial limitation in major life activities.