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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The author contrasts the unifying spirit of the 1976 Bicentennial with today's pervasive division, despite significant advancements in rights for women, minorities, and the disabled.
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Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Deng pulled over to aid the disabled vehicle and activated his lights and siren, Hochman said.
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Disabled stoplights cause confusion Neighbors told CBS News Baltimore that the disabled stoplights are causing traffic issues and crashes.
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Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The camp could not accommodate detainees using wheelchairs and had no showers compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, resulting in the disabled being held in medical care rooms.
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Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Deng pulled over to aid the disabled vehicle and activated his lights and siren, Hochman said.
—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Disabled stoplights cause confusion Neighbors told CBS News Baltimore that the disabled stoplights are causing traffic issues and crashes.
—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The camp could not accommodate detainees using wheelchairs and had no showers compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, resulting in the disabled being held in medical care rooms.
—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“The disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disabled. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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