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How has the definition of 'disability' under ADA been broadened according to amendments made by Congress in 2008?
By listing specific diseases
By specifying major life activities it includes
By increasing the age limit
By reducing the requirement for how long a condition must last
The correct answer is: By specifying major life activities it includes
In 2008, Congress amended the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to broaden the definition of 'disability'. This means that the previous definition was expanded to include more types of disabilities. One of the ways in which the definition was broadened was by specifying major life activities that are covered under the ADA. This includes activities such as learning, walking, and breathing. This option is correct because it clearly describes how the definition of disability was broadened, as opposed to the other options which either list specific diseases (A), increase the age limit (C), or reduce the requirement for how long a condition must last (D). These options are incorrect because they do not describe the changes made to the definition, but rather focus on different aspects of the amendment. Therefore, the correct answer is B because it provides the most accurate and relevant explanation for how the definition of disability was broadened under the