What is an "impairment" under Section 504?

Under Section 504 an impairment may include any disability, long-term illness, or various disorder that “substantially” reduces or lessens a student’s ability to access learning in the educational setting because of a learning, behavior or health related condition. There is no list of eligible disabilities however, some examples include: ADHD, dyslexia, cancer, diabetes, severe allergies such as peanut or dairy/milk, chronic asthma, Tourette’s syndrome, digestive disorders, cardiovascular disorders, depression, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, HIV/AIDS, behavior disorders, and temporary disorders such as broken limbs or concussion.