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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
And as with other BCIs, this could make computing and communication significantly more accessible to people with impaired motor functions, whether from disabilities or injuries.
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New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Get Cafe in Narberth, which employs neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities, unveiled its new location Friday as part of an expansion aimed at increasing job training and community opportunities.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Carroll County Public Schools students with disabilities, 186 athletes from 21 different schools/programs, participated in a wide variety of athletic events during the fourth annual Spring Challenge at Westminster High School on Friday, May 1.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Proceeds benefit the Arc of San Diego’s programs, including day training, employment and residential living services for adults and children with disabilities.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Voters with disabilities Voters with disabilities have additional options, including Remote Accessible Vote-By-Mail and curbside voting.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
On Wednesday, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Peter Licata issued a statement on the staff cuts and school closure, describing the changes as thoughtful decisions meant to improve outcomes for all students, including emergent bilingual students and students with disabilities.
—Lina Ruiz
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
There are exemptions for certain groups, such as parents or guardians of children under age 14 and those with disabilities.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Under the rotunda in the Cannon building, veterans — young, old, some with visible disabilities and all wearing military jackets— held a flag-folding ceremony to honor the American troops who have died in the current conflict.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Get Cafe in Narberth, which employs neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities, unveiled its new location Friday as part of an expansion aimed at increasing job training and community opportunities.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Carroll County Public Schools students with disabilities, 186 athletes from 21 different schools/programs, participated in a wide variety of athletic events during the fourth annual Spring Challenge at Westminster High School on Friday, May 1.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Proceeds benefit the Arc of San Diego’s programs, including day training, employment and residential living services for adults and children with disabilities.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Voters with disabilities Voters with disabilities have additional options, including Remote Accessible Vote-By-Mail and curbside voting.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
On Wednesday, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Peter Licata issued a statement on the staff cuts and school closure, describing the changes as thoughtful decisions meant to improve outcomes for all students, including emergent bilingual students and students with disabilities.
—Lina Ruiz
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
There are exemptions for certain groups, such as parents or guardians of children under age 14 and those with disabilities.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Under the rotunda in the Cannon building, veterans — young, old, some with visible disabilities and all wearing military jackets— held a flag-folding ceremony to honor the American troops who have died in the current conflict.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disabilities
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The plane’s landing tire and underside also hit a delivery truck; the pole then struck a Jeep, injuring the driver, who was hospitalized with minor injuries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Four more residents were taken to local hospitals with moderate or minor injuries.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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An army of lawyers showed up at a hearing Tuesday to iron out issues ahead of an upcoming trial to determine whether the owner and operator of the ship that struck the Key Bridge should be held liable for the full damages caused by the tragedy.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Musk is asking the court to unwind OpenAI’s conversion, remove Altman and Brock, and award him up to a hundred and fifty billion dollars (no typo) in damages.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tom Carter, federal security director for New Jersey at the TSA, said in last year’s press release that the training helps officers better understand the needs of travelers with visual impairments.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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These impairments can impact gene expression, brain function, and immune function, as well as behaviors or coping strategies that one adopts to deal with toxic stress, says Ports.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Disabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabilities. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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