the disabled

noun

: people who are disabled : people who have a disability

She's always been an effective spokesperson for the disabled.

Examples of the disabled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Which Arkansans? Evidently not children living in low-income homes, the disabled, the elderly, renters, or anyone in the median income population. Tax-cut priority was given to the top income bracket. —

Shelley Smith - Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 29 June 2024 Kevorkian’s efforts to gain acceptance for euthanasia triggered a massive pushback from a coalition of opponents that included law enforcement authorities, religious leaders and advocates for the disabled. —

Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2024 To report abuse of seniors or the disabled, call 704-336-2273. —

Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2024 Riders were told to expect a 30 – 90 minute delay Tuesday as crews worked to remove the disabled train. —

Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the disabled

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