Health / B1

dis-AYBLD/dɪsˈeɪbld/

Disabled describes a person with a condition that makes daily activities harder. Careful UK style prefers disabled people, not “the disabled” as a noun. Disability is the noun (already in the dictionary, often B2). Accessible is about places and services. Do not use outdated insults. Stations: step-free access for disabled passengers.

Meaning

Having a condition that makes daily activities harder; used before people in careful UK style.

Examples

• “The station still lacks step-free access for disabled passengers.”
• “Disabled staff asked for a workplace adjustment, not a pep talk.”

Good to know

disabled people / passengers / staff. Noun: disability. Places: accessible. Avoid “the disabled” in many style guides. Equality Act: reasonable adjustments.

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