disabled

Everyday

1. A disabled person has a physical or mental condition that makes some things harder to do, like walking, seeing or hearing. tree →
2. Disabled can describe things made for disabled people: a disabled toilet, a disabled parking space. tree →
3. To disable a machine or feature means to turn it off or stop it working. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and PSHE lessons we learn that disabled people can do many things, sometimes in different ways, with wheelchairs, hearing aids, guide dogs or ramps; we include and respect them. In computing, you can disable a setting, such as location tracking. Phrases: «disabled access», «disabled parking», «disabled toilet», «people with disabilities», «disable the alarm».

Examples

• My cousin is disabled and uses a wheelchair. tree →
• The new library has disabled access with ramps. tree →
• Don't park in a disabled space unless you have a badge. tree →
• The Paralympics are for disabled athletes. tree →
• Disable location settings on apps you don't need. tree →
• The bug disabled the computer. tree →
• Many disabled people work, play sport and travel. tree →
• There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor. tree →
• Even Timothy, the jointed wooden lion, who was made by the disabled soldiers, and should have had broader views, put on airs and pretended he was connected with Government. tree →

Note

Many people prefer «disabled people» (UK) or «people with disabilities» (US); avoid old words like «handicapped» or «crippled». Not every disability can be seen. Ask before helping someone — do not just grab their wheelchair. Verb: disable → disabled, disabling.