DISABILITIES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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 The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act. —

Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 June 2026 The core mission is to champion female, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, API, and persons with disabilities’ voices in entertainment and media, through research, education, and supporting the production and distribution of inclusive content. —

Carole Horst, Variety, 21 June 2026 Both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act have long been interpreted to require that states provide services to Americans with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate. —

Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2026 For older adults or individuals with disabilities, consider creating a one-page medical summary that includes diagnoses, medications, mobility needs, medical equipment requirements, and caregiver contact information. —

Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026 Small business owners inquire about service dogs, employers ask about accessibility concerns — the calls pour in five days a week to help people with disabilities live a full life. —

Lauren Chan, STAT, 19 June 2026 These individuals, often with chronic conditions or disabilities, must prove their inability to work 80 hours monthly or their caregiver status, a complex process that will lead to many losing coverage. —

Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The entrance to the Home Court is named the Eunice Shriver Kennedy Lobby, after JFK's sister who advocated for people with disabilities and founded the Special Olympics. —

Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Parking for spectators with disabilities will also be available for vehicles with a valid state permit. —

Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2026

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Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
The boy later died from his injuries at the hospital.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 23 June 2026