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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
Last year, federal prosecutors filed charges alleging fraud in a state autism assistance program and housing services for people with disabilities and addiction.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Though the awards, which are valued at about $8,000 per student, were initially reserved for low-income students and those with disabilities, the program is now open to all.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are people out there with disabilities and mental struggles and challenges, but not everyone.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of the county’s inventory of about 1,000 would still be used for early and Election Day voting by people with disabilities.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The group argues public schools in Connecticut rely too heavily on out-of-school suspensions to discipline students, with harm caused disproportionately to students of color, students with disabilities and LGBTQ students.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Arkell said the clinic is made up of a number of different health and service providers in one place to help people with disabilities and their families.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
The pillows are handmade by people with disabilities, and the company is made up of just over a dozen people.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Education Department implements widely popular programs that, among other things, protect students with disabilities, help schools hire counselors and make college more affordable.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Though the awards, which are valued at about $8,000 per student, were initially reserved for low-income students and those with disabilities, the program is now open to all.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Of course, there are people out there with disabilities and mental struggles and challenges, but not everyone.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of the county’s inventory of about 1,000 would still be used for early and Election Day voting by people with disabilities.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The group argues public schools in Connecticut rely too heavily on out-of-school suspensions to discipline students, with harm caused disproportionately to students of color, students with disabilities and LGBTQ students.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Arkell said the clinic is made up of a number of different health and service providers in one place to help people with disabilities and their families.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
The pillows are handmade by people with disabilities, and the company is made up of just over a dozen people.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Education Department implements widely popular programs that, among other things, protect students with disabilities, help schools hire counselors and make college more affordable.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disabilities
Noun
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The team now plans to develop more advanced models, including organoids that simulate chronic spinal cord injuries with long-standing scar tissue.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The third woman received what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries, police said.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The complaint does not list a specific dollar amount the city is seeking in damages.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Patrons with mobility impairments and deaf or hard-of-hearing patrons can request an accessibility wristband at the access center inside the guest services tent by the main entrance gate.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The one-time treatment, called RGX-121, is designed to replace a malfunctioning gene that causes mucopolysaccharidosis type II, also known as Hunter syndrome, an ultra-rare disorder that causes physical and cognitive impairments.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Disabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabilities. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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