the disabled

noun

: people who are disabled : people who have a disability
She's always been an effective spokesperson for the disabled.

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Scams are another issue that disproportionately affects the disabled community after a disaster. Ash Reynolds, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025 The current state will lead to performance issues with AI models in recognizing and responding to the disabled community. Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Service Dogs has placed canines with the disabled, the deaf and people who have experienced traumatic events. Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025 Other communities including the Roma, LGBTQ people, the disabled and Slavs were also targeted. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the disabled

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“The disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disabled. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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