Which statement best describes a disabled adult under Chapter 825, Florida Statutes?

Which statement best describes a disabled adult under Chapter 825, Florida Statutes?

• A. A person 60 or older with aging infirmities
• B. A person 18 or older who has a developmental disability, organic brain damage, or mental illness, or who has one or more physical or mental limitations that restrict the person's ability to perform the normal activities of daily living
• C. A person 21 or older who has a temporary impairment
• D. A person 16 or older with a physical disability

Answer: (B)

The main idea is the statutory definition of a disabled adult: an adult is 18 years or older whose disability limits the ability to perform ordinary daily activities. The statement that fits this best describes someone 18 or older with a developmental disability, organic brain damage, mental illness, or any physical or mental limitation that restricts their ability to carry out normal daily living activities. This matches Chapter 825’s focus on protecting adults who need assistance due to such disabilities. The other options miss the key element: the 60+ age threshold refers to elderly adults, not disabled adults; a temporary impairment isn’t the same as a persistent disability; and someone younger than 18 isn’t an adult.

The main idea is the statutory definition of a disabled adult: an adult is 18 years or older whose disability limits the ability to perform ordinary daily activities. The statement that fits this best describes someone 18 or older with a developmental disability, organic brain damage, mental illness, or any physical or mental limitation that restricts their ability to carry out normal daily living activities. This matches Chapter 825’s focus on protecting adults who need assistance due to such disabilities. The other options miss the key element: the 60+ age threshold refers to elderly adults, not disabled adults; a temporary impairment isn’t the same as a persistent disability; and someone younger than 18 isn’t an adult.