commentr/StutterJune 27, 2024

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Depends on the severity, but most likely yes. The key phrase is "if it significantly impacts your normal life". Mine counts as a disability and my job works with me to accommodate. I Have also had my PCP formally write the diagnosis so I avoid things like jury duty since I would not be able to speak during it. The ADA backs this and helped me a lot in school where I was given a 504(like a mini IEP) and free speech therapy for my entire time there. Here's the relevant section from the ADA: >The ADA covers qualified, disabled individuals. An individual is disabled if he or she:  (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; (2) has a record of such an impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.There are a variety of major life activities listed in the statute, including speaking and communicating.  In order to be substantially limited, you only need to have one major life activity affected by stuttering, not multiple activities. And here's a page from the AIS: [https://www.stutteringtreatment.org/blog/the-americans-with-disabilities-act-what-it-means-to-people-who-stutter](https://www.stutteringtreatment.org/blog/the-americans-with-disabilities-act-what-it-means-to-people-who-stutter)

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School & WorkSocial & Relationships

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Access & RightsEmployment & CareerQuality of Life