the disabled

noun

: people who are disabled : people who have a disability
She's always been an effective spokesperson for the disabled.

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Bonta and the California Housing and Community Development folks insist that any oversight of sober homes discriminates against the disabled, period. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 If the disabled veterans in Sacramento didn’t transfer the money to DAV’s national organization, the letter said, their chapter would be at risk. Sonner Kehrt, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 On the other hand, some tinkerers have already shared details on how to keep the disabled routers working. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 The author contrasts the unifying spirit of the 1976 Bicentennial with today's pervasive division, despite significant advancements in rights for women, minorities, and the disabled. Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the disabled

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“The disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disabled. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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