The term persons with disabilities is used to apply to all persons with disabilities including those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various attitudinal and environmental barriers, hinders their full and effective participation in society on an equal …

The Disability Discrimination Act covers people who have temporary and permanent disabilities; physical, intellectual, sensory, neurological, learning and psychosocial disabilities; diseases or illnesses; physical disfigurement; medical conditions and work-related injuries.

These medical conditions are:

• Deafness.
• Blindness.
• Diabetes.
• Cancer.
• Epilepsy.
• Intellectual disabilities.
• Partial or completely missing limbs.
• Mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheel chair.

But an anxiety disorder that puts significant limits on your daily activities is a disability under the ADA. Assuming your anxiety disorder qualifies as a disability, you are entitled to a reasonable accommodation: changes to your job or your workplace to enable you to perform the essential functions of your position.

You typically will not need to supply proof of a disability to an employer in California. Employers cannot, however, deny reasonable accommodations for proven or obvious disabilities. Employers also cannot retaliate against you for asking for disability accommodations.

Long term disability coverage lasts as long as you make your premium payments on-time and in-full. Simple as that. However, it’s important to note that long term disability benefits may not last forever if you do need to receive them.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is very different than long-term disability insurance. If you are permanently disabled or if you are suffering from a long-term disability, you may not understand how these two programs differ. The first six months that you are disabled are not eligible for SSDI benefits.