Accordingly, the definitions contained in the ADA strongly suggest that stuttering is a disability: It may impair one's ability to speak, communicate and work.

Is a stutter considered a disability?

“In most cases, stuttering will be a disability. A disability is an impairment that significantly impacts a major life activity. The ADA includes “speaking” and “communication” as a major life activities. So, if the stutter significantly affects one's ability to communicate, it will be a disability.

Is a stutter a physical or mental disability?

Stuttering is a psychological disorder.

Emotional factors often accompany stuttering but it is not primarily a psychological (mental) condition. Stuttering treatment/therapy often includes counseling to help people who stutter deal with attitudes and fears that may be the result of stuttering.