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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 disability
Without immigrants, the already high cost of caring for seniors, children and people with disabilities will skyrocket, said April Verrett, president of the Service Employees International Union, which represents more than 1 million long-term care workers in the U.S. and Canada.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Customers noted at the time that Becky’s wheelchair couldn’t fit through the doors of the Barbie Dream House, a situation many people with disabilities encounter in real life.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
It was intended to provide greater access to the machinations of the co-op and to accommodate members with disabilities, the elderly and parents who can't make it to the hours-long evening meetings, according to CJ Glackin, one of the sponsors of the referendum.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 7 July 2025
The Outlook Is Better Rheumatic diseases don’t have to cause disability.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Customers noted at the time that Becky’s wheelchair couldn’t fit through the doors of the Barbie Dream House, a situation many people with disabilities encounter in real life.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
It was intended to provide greater access to the machinations of the co-op and to accommodate members with disabilities, the elderly and parents who can't make it to the hours-long evening meetings, according to CJ Glackin, one of the sponsors of the referendum.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 7 July 2025
The Outlook Is Better Rheumatic diseases don’t have to cause disability.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disability
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In 2001, the Ig Nobel Prize in medicine went to Peter Barss of McGill University in Canada for his 1984 survey of injuries due to falling coconuts in Papua New Guinea.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The paralyzed store owner later died from his injuries.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Police have said the pickup driver did not show signs of impairment and is cooperating with the investigation.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
4 July 2025
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The result is that people are unable to participate not simply because of an impairment, but because of an environment that does not accommodate or appreciate their unique attributes.—
Mark Salzer,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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Other states including New Mexico, Oklahoma, Vermont and Iowa also saw flash flood damage in July.—
Jeremy Porter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Offers Antioxidants Honey contains antioxidants, natural compounds that protect your cells from damage.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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“Disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disability. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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