INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST For the purposes of this Convention, the following terms are defined: 1. Disability The term "disability" means a physical, mental, or sensory impairment, whether permanent or temporary, that limits the capacity to perform one or more essential activities of daily life, and which can be caused or aggravated by the economic and social environment. 2. Discrimination against persons with disabilities a) The term "discrimination against persons with disabilities" means any distinction, exclusion, or restriction based on a disability, record o