§ 25-1. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

The Nassau County Board of Assessors.

PERSON WITH DISABILITY

A person with a disability is one who has a physical or mental impairment, not due to current use of alcohol or illegal drug use, which substantially limits such person's ability to engage in one or more major life activities, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working, and who is certified to receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits under the Federal Social Security Act or is certified to receive railroad retirement disability benefits under the Federal Railroad Retirement Act or has received a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped stating that such person is legally blind. An award letter from the Social Security Administration or the Railroad Retirement Board or a certificate from the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped shall be submitted as proof of disability.

SIBLING

A brother or a sister, whether related through half blood, whole blood or adoption.