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.
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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
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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
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“The disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20disabled. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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