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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
The program services 120,000 households, both homeowners and renters, that include many older adults, young children and people with disabilities.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Racial equity was also a component of the district’s 2025 Strategic Plan, which sought to lower suspension rates for Black students with disabilities and eliminate the gap in test scores between Black and Hispanic students in IPS and those students across the state.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Most are in households with children, older adults or people with disabilities, and many are working families, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
He is believed to have suffered from numerous illnesses and disabilities, including circulatory problems, malaria, bone disease and a club foot.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Children with qualifying disabilities are also eligible, according to the SSA’s website.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The budget law, which funds several of the president's priorities, including tax cuts to wealthy Americans and border security, revokes refugees' access to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, starting in October 2026.
—Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Nearly half are children, with others including seniors, people with disabilities and working adults.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Aging and Disability Resource Center can assist adults 60 or older, people with disabilities and caregivers.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Racial equity was also a component of the district’s 2025 Strategic Plan, which sought to lower suspension rates for Black students with disabilities and eliminate the gap in test scores between Black and Hispanic students in IPS and those students across the state.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Most are in households with children, older adults or people with disabilities, and many are working families, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
He is believed to have suffered from numerous illnesses and disabilities, including circulatory problems, malaria, bone disease and a club foot.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Children with qualifying disabilities are also eligible, according to the SSA’s website.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The budget law, which funds several of the president's priorities, including tax cuts to wealthy Americans and border security, revokes refugees' access to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, starting in October 2026.
—Renuka Rayasam, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Nearly half are children, with others including seniors, people with disabilities and working adults.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Aging and Disability Resource Center can assist adults 60 or older, people with disabilities and caregivers.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disabilities
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The affidavit said that the victim suffered minor injuries, including a bruise on her left eye and scratches on the right side of her neck.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ong received emergency medical care but ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kessler and Berman have also stressed there isn’t case precedent for the application of Title IX to the allocation of damages in an antitrust case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The plaintiff is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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This assistance includes support for children with autism, blindness, deafness, emotional and developmental disabilities and students with orthopedic impairments.—
K. Ward Cummings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a recent demonstration shared online, Nick Wray used the arm to pick up a cup and drink from it, marking a significant step toward restoring autonomy for people with severe mobility impairments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Disabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabilities. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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