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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
Josh Grisdale, the founder of Accessible Japan, a website that publishes databases, resources and guides to navigating the country for people with disabilities, has cerebral palsy and uses a power wheelchair.
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
There will be clinics for players with disabilities alongside coaching courses and referee sessions to help get more people involved in the sport.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 24 Apr. 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
Many textiles, including blankets and table runners, were purchased from Sanaa, a social enterprise in Arusha that focuses on empowering people with disabilities through sustainable craftsmanship.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
JetBlue said customers with disabilities will still be invited to pre-board, while active military members and those traveling with car seats or strollers will be offered courtesy boarding.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Many involve access problems for, or harassment of, students with disabilities.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
One strong influence was her mother, who is a case manager for people who have mental and physical disabilities.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Parents of students with disabilities have expressed concern about civil rights cases closing too soon and difficulties of knowing who to talk to after the reduction in force occurred.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
There will be clinics for players with disabilities alongside coaching courses and referee sessions to help get more people involved in the sport.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 24 Apr. 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
Many textiles, including blankets and table runners, were purchased from Sanaa, a social enterprise in Arusha that focuses on empowering people with disabilities through sustainable craftsmanship.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
JetBlue said customers with disabilities will still be invited to pre-board, while active military members and those traveling with car seats or strollers will be offered courtesy boarding.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Many involve access problems for, or harassment of, students with disabilities.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
One strong influence was her mother, who is a case manager for people who have mental and physical disabilities.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Parents of students with disabilities have expressed concern about civil rights cases closing too soon and difficulties of knowing who to talk to after the reduction in force occurred.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disabilities
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The company has received 5,952 reports involving DC-DC converter replacements, but these have resulted in no accidents or injuries.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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The victim, who has not been identified, suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, local fire authorities told Reuters, citing eyewitness accounts.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tom Steyer The Democratic billionaire hedge fund founder who is positioning himself as the climate candidate in the race touted his drive to make oil companies pay for damages from climate change, including rising insurance rates and homes lost to wildfires.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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