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2.27 Glossary: L...
ISSUE DATE: 09/2020
LEARNING DISABLED
A disorder in 1 or more of the psychological processes involved in perceiving, understanding, or using concepts through verbal language or non-verbal means. It does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of:
NOTE: For purposes of an extension to the 60-month time limit, the disability must severely limit the person’s ability to obtain, perform, or maintain suitable employment.
LEGAL CUSTODIAN
A person under legal obligation to provide care for and who is in fact providing care for a minor. For a Native American child, any Native American person who has legal custody of a Native American child under tribal law or custom, under state law, or to whom temporary physical care, custody, and control has been transferred by the parent of the child. If assistance is being requested for the minor child, this person meets the definition of CAREGIVER. For the definition of CAREGIVER, see 2.9 (Glossary: C...). For the definition of MINOR CHILD, see 2.30 (Glossary: M-N...).
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP)
Unable to speak, read, write, or understand the English language well enough to allow a person to interact effectively with health care, social services, or other providers. For more information, see 4.27 (Limited English Skills).
LOCAL LABOR MARKET
A geographic area no more than 2 hours round trip from a person's home in which the person must search for suitable employment.
LUMP SUM
Cash received on a non-recurring or irregular basis that cannot reasonably be anticipated. Lump sums include winnings, insurance settlements, and inheritances, retroactive payments of RSDI, VA, and unemployment insurance. See Combined Manual 0022.15 (Counting Lump Sums as Income).
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