disability
A condition that limits abilities
A health problem of the body or mind that makes it hard for someone to do some everyday things.
[someone] has a disability
- She has a disability that affects her ability to walk.
- The new law improves access for people with disabilities.
- His disability does not stop him from working full-time.
- The charity supports children with learning disabilities.
- He has a disability in his leg.
- She lives with a disability.
- The school helps students with disabilities.
- People with disabilities need good support.
Legal disqualification from rights
When the law says someone cannot have certain rights or do certain things.
[someone] is under a disability
- He was placed under a legal disability after the court ruling.
- Minors are under certain disabilities in contract law.
- The treaty removes trade disabilities between the two nations.
- He has a legal disability and cannot vote.
- Young people have a legal disability to sign contracts.
- The law removed the disability for foreign workers.
- Base: disability
- Plural: disabilities, disability
disability rights
1Rights of people with disabilities
The freedoms and protections that people with disabilities should have.
- The conference focused on advancing disability rights worldwide.
- She campaigns for stronger disability rights laws.
learning disability
1Condition affecting learning ability
A problem that makes it harder for someone to learn new things in the usual way.
- He was diagnosed with a learning disability in reading.
- Schools offer special support for children with learning disabilities.
mental disability
1Condition affecting mental functioning
A health problem that makes it hard for someone to think, understand, or remember things normally.
- He works with adults who have mental disabilities.
- Mental disabilities may require different types of support.
person with a disability
1Individual who has a disability
A person who has a health problem of the body or mind that makes some activities difficult.
- The program offers training for every person with a disability.
- As a person with a disability, she advocates for better public transport access.
physical disability
1Condition limiting body movement or function
A health problem that makes it hard to move or use the body normally.
- Her physical disability means she uses a wheelchair.
- Physical disabilities can result from accidents or illness.