disabilities

noun

plural of disability
as in injuries
a condition that interferes with someone's ability to engage in certain tasks The group provides one-on-one mentorship to students with various disabilities. The disability caused by the car crash prevented him from working.

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Recent Examples of disabilities Her career goal is to work with people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 The opinion doesn't change existing law, but advocates worry that HHS and the DOJ could begin rescinding guidance and regulations that mandate integration for people with disabilities. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 31 July 2026 National scouting events in recent years included community spaces for girls, scouts of color, LGBTQ+ scouts and persons with disabilities, according to Aronson. — Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Four years ago, Hwang was working at The Whole Person, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities in the KC area. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Kids under the age of 2 and people with disabilities travel for free. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 People with disabilities or serious illness, parents of young children, caregivers and other select groups are exempt. — Julie Wernau, NPR, 31 July 2026 Graduation rates have also risen substantially among economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, English learners, homeless students, and students attending Title I schools. — Jared Polis, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 When asked whether Juliana had any mental health disabilities or concerns, the caller said no. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
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  1. injuries
  2. damages
  3. impairments
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  • The California State Parks previously said in a statement that the boy did not sustain any serious injuries, and he was evaluated by paramedics before being released, according to NBC Bay Area.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The crew of the second helicopter – a Greek and a British national – were taken to a hospital, where their injuries were reported to be light.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of injuries
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  • Exasperated, the Justice Department filed a formal discrimination suit, whereupon Cohn countersued the government for defamation, seeking a hundred million dollars in damages.
    — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But recent reporting from CNN suggests the president is considering removing Pirro for her conclusion that vandals were not responsible for damages to the pool.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of damages
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  • Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There will be a closer drop-off point to the main building, while the longer pathway will allow for wheelchair access, with two bandas accessible via ramps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Employees with hearing loss could use them for real-time transcription and those with visual impairments could use them to be guided through tasks.
    — Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of impairments

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