disabilities
n. countablen. physical or mental conditions that make it harder for a person to do certain activities or interact with the world around them.
n. physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities. Often used in the plural to refer to the broad spectrum of functional challenges faced by a population.
The building has ramps to help people with physical disabilities.
The new law ensures that students with learning disabilities receive extra time and support during their final exams.
Modern urban planning increasingly focuses on universal design to ensure that individuals with diverse disabilities can navigate public spaces with the same autonomy as any other citizen.
Commonly follows the preposition 'with' when describing people; 'people with disabilities' is currently the standard neutral phrasing in professional contexts.
the disabilities peoplepeople with disabilitiesIn modern English, it is standard to use person-first language, placing the person before the condition using the preposition 'with'.