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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Deng pulled over to aid the disabled vehicle and activated his lights and siren, Hochman said. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 There was a lot riding on Becca this season for the disabled community. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Those of us who have the maximum seven letters/numbers on our standard plates cannot have the disabled logo on them due to limited space. — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 Plus any Rikrak hand soaps that are left over are recycled by a UK charity which supports jobs for the disabled. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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