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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With the crew evacuated, the disabled ship would take weeks to finally sink, becoming an symbol for the security of the global Internet in the process. —

IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024 The story of the disabled employee and the example of the school principal illustrates the importance of these principles. —

Maria Alonso, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Limits on monopolistic abuses, provision of basic work safety, measures to protect the disabled and survivors, ensure food safety and broaden education were not Socialist threats to market economies but rather reinforced and defended them. —

Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2024 Gaza's health care system lacks the resources to adequately address the needs of the disabled, the World Health Organization said in a recent press release announcing the publication of an analysis of the medical situation in Gaza. —

Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the disabled