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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Finally, many working or low-income households struggle with the cost and availability of childcare and caregivers for seniors, the disabled, and vulnerable adults.
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Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The occupant of the disabled pickup truck was taken to Baylor Grapevine hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the driver of the Mazda was evaluated at the scene by paramedics.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
Some business advocates argue drive-thrus benefit the disabled, as well as parents with small children and others with mobility challenges.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 June 2024
Which Arkansans? Evidently not children living in low-income homes, the disabled, the elderly, renters, or anyone in the median income population.
Tax-cut priority was given to the top income bracket.
—Shelley Smith - Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 29 June 2024
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Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The occupant of the disabled pickup truck was taken to Baylor Grapevine hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the driver of the Mazda was evaluated at the scene by paramedics.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
Some business advocates argue drive-thrus benefit the disabled, as well as parents with small children and others with mobility challenges.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 17 June 2024
Which Arkansans? Evidently not children living in low-income homes, the disabled, the elderly, renters, or anyone in the median income population.
Tax-cut priority was given to the top income bracket.
—Shelley Smith - Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 29 June 2024
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“The disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disabled. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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