From the DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT -Guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability
A8. In some cases people have such "coping" strategies which cease to work in certain circumstances (for example, where someone who stutters or has dyslexia is placed under stress). If it is possible that a person's ability to manage the effects of an impairment will break down so that effects will sometimes still occur, this possibility must be taken into account when assessing the effects of the impairment.
C12. Examples of effects which are obviously within the definition are not included below. So for example, inability to dress oneself, inability to stand up, severe dyslexia or a severe speech impairment would clearly be covered by the definition and are not included among the examples below. The purpose of these lists is to provide help in cases where there may be doubt as to whether the effects on normal day-to-day activities are substantial.
Regards,
Richard Southorn
Senior Information and Research Officer
Employers' Forum on Disability
Nutmeg House
60 Gainsford Street
London
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