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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
Accessibility protections for passengers with disabilities.
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Noguera was assigned to assist elderly prisoners as part of a prison program for inmates with disabilities.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In Surihari, Bangladesh, the contribution of Casa Mariù will enable a PIME facility serving around 160 children to complete the renovation of its school and dormitory, while also providing 25 children with disabilities with adequate educational, social and health care assistance.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The homestead exemption is available for people with disabilities and seniors whose total income falls below a certain amount.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
There are also units set aside for veterans and others for individuals with disabilities, Sili said.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
South Burlington, in Vermont, was also placed at the bottom of the overall rankings, largely because of the fact it was ranked worst of all 182 cities for economic factors relating to disabilities.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
According to the sheriff’s office policy on handcuffing and restraints, deputies are trained to balance safety with factors like crime severity, the person’s demeanor, age, health, pregnancy and disabilities.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Travelers with disabilities can also book an accessible stateroom.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Noguera was assigned to assist elderly prisoners as part of a prison program for inmates with disabilities.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In Surihari, Bangladesh, the contribution of Casa Mariù will enable a PIME facility serving around 160 children to complete the renovation of its school and dormitory, while also providing 25 children with disabilities with adequate educational, social and health care assistance.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The homestead exemption is available for people with disabilities and seniors whose total income falls below a certain amount.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
There are also units set aside for veterans and others for individuals with disabilities, Sili said.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
South Burlington, in Vermont, was also placed at the bottom of the overall rankings, largely because of the fact it was ranked worst of all 182 cities for economic factors relating to disabilities.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
According to the sheriff’s office policy on handcuffing and restraints, deputies are trained to balance safety with factors like crime severity, the person’s demeanor, age, health, pregnancy and disabilities.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Travelers with disabilities can also book an accessible stateroom.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disabilities
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in that second-round series, and Pacers floor general Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, and those two injuries have opened up the East.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Admittedly, Howe had hoped to alter his side more in 2023-24, making four changes following the draw at Milan, but injuries and suspensions restricted his ability to do so.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The daycare owners also signed away their right to sue for flood damages, but the state did not place a restrictive covenant on their remaining property.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Around $150,000 in attorney’s fees, damages and more, actually.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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On a recent visit to the Denver art installation, my entire travel group – including those with mobility issues and visual impairments – was able to explore the immersive and borderline psychedelic art installation thanks to its accessibility features.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Farley, a former New York City health commissioner who teaches at Tulane University, acknowledged that many factors contribute to falls, including the physical impairments and deteriorating eyesight associated with advancing age; alcohol abuse; and tripping hazards in people’s homes.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Disabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabilities. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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