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Final test

Question 1 - definition of disability

A person is disabled according to the Act if they have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial, adverse and long-term effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. A student with dyslexia is likely ... (select one answer):

A) not to be disabled under the Act as he can walk, eat, dress and wash without difficulty;
B) not to be disabled under the Act because he has equipment which enables him to read and write, and has no other disability;
C) to be disabled under the Act because he has minor problems with a range of learning activities including concentrating, memorising, reading and writing;
D) to be disabled under the Act if he has established his eligibility for Disabled Students' Allowances.


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