§ 775-19. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

PERSON WITH A DISABILITY

An individual who has a physical or mental impairment, not due to current use of alcohol or illegal drug use, which substantially limits such person's ability to engage in one or more major life activities, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working, and who:

A. 

Is certified to receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits under the federal Social Security Act; or

B. 

Is certified to receive railroad retirement disability benefits under the federal Railroad Retirement Act; or

C. 

Has received a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped stating that such person is legally blind; or

D. 

Has received a certificate from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to receive a disability pension pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1521.

SIBLING

A brother or a sister, whether related through half blood, whole blood or adoption.

Added 3-23-2010 by L.L. No. 16-2010