Disablement

Definition

(Police/employment law) Being blind, deaf, or permanently handicapped.

Prerequisite chain

1. Condition. Blindness, deafness, or permanent handicap is present
2. Functional status. Ability to perform statutory duties (e.g. policing) is affected
3. Applied test. Assessed on the raw, untreated condition

Qualifiers

• Severity. N/A
• Duration. Permanent vs. Temporary
• Scope. Substantial vs. non-substantial handicap
• Other. Sector-specific (e.g. police)

Impact

Affects ability to perform specific statutory duties (e.g. police work).

Example

A police officer's fitness board assesses hearing loss without factoring in a hearing aid.