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| Washington (state) expands definition of 'Disabilithy'... |
| 2007-01-07 |
| (advisory - link goes to a PDF document.) The mommy state of Washington is seeking to amend its law against discriminiation to imaginary disabilities (and I don't mean disability to one's imagination...) And its Retroactive! Sec. 2. RCW 49.60.040 and 2006 c 4 s 4 are each amended to read as follows: (25) “Disability” means the presence of a sensory, mental or physical impairment that: (a) Is medically cognizable or diagnosable; or (b) Exists as a record or history; or (c) Is perceived to exist whether or not it exists in fact. A disability exists whether it is temporary or permanent, common or uncommon, mitigated or unmitigated, or whether or not it limits the ability to work generally or work at a particular job or whether or not it limits any other activity within the scope of this chapter. For purposes of this definition, “impairment” includes, but is not limited to: (a) Any physiological disorder, or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory (including speech organs), cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genitor-urinary, hemic and lymphatic, skin and endocrine; or (b) Any mental, developmental, traumatic, or psychological disorder, including, but not limited to cognitive limitation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities. Sec. 3. This act is remedial and retroactive and shall apply to all claims which are not time barred, as well as all claims pending in any court or agency at the time of enactment. You know I had a headache when that cop gave me a $150 speeding ticket a few years ago. I think I have a good case for discrimination. The truly sad part is that those who really do have a disability will not be able to get what they need because all the funding is gobbled up by these imaginary disabilities. |
| Posted by:CrazyFool |
| #5 I would bet whomever wrote this standard would probably qualify under it... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2007-01-07 23:00 |
| #4 With a lack of ablity to smell lots of things I can't work in a chemical plant with my computer skills. So I should qualify as disabled from what job? |
| Posted by: 3dc 2007-01-07 21:10 |
| #3 Any mental, developmental, traumatic, or psychological disorder, including, but not limited to cognitive limitation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities Does that include Bush Derangement Syndrome (BDS)? |
| Posted by: DMFD 2007-01-07 19:19 |
| #2 I'm obviously disabled and thus eligible for benefits under Washington state law as I have asthma and arthritis/gout (the former occurs daily and prevents me from performing some activities such as mountain climbing, running the hundred meter dash, or competitive weightlifting, and the latter occasionally prevents me from walking without a limp or a cane and requires massive amounts of painkillers to control). None of it prevents me from remaining gainfully employed or doing activities that I really do enjoy (such as hiking, Rantburging, writing, etc.). How far off can California be from this? Show me the money! |
| Posted by: FOTSGreg 2007-01-07 18:16 |
| #1 "The truly sad part is that those who really do have a disability will not be able to get what they need because all the funding is gobbled up by these imaginary disabilities." CF, the 'newly disabled' will probably just need to hold a telethon or web-a-thon or something....the Washington (state) loony gruberment would NEVER take funding resources away from the truly needy (cough, cough,...spit). |
| Posted by: Mullah Richard 2007-01-07 17:39 |