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Is stuttering a speech disability?

My daughter has stuttering. Is stuttering a speech disability?

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yes it is!
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual with a disability experiences significant limitations in one or more major life activities due to a physical or mental impairment. Specifically, for individuals who stutter, the ADA recognizes that substantial limitations in the crucial life activity of speaking may qualify them as having a disability. This recognition is crucial, as it encompasses not only the physical challenges posed by stuttering but also addresses societal prejudices and misconceptions about disabilities, which can be equally disabling. It's important to understand that perceptions and discrimination based =
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