disability

A physical or mental condition that can make some activities harder, especially without suitable support.

• He has a physical disability.
• The school supports children with learning disabilities.
• Her disability affects how far she can walk.

Similar words: impairment

Common phrases: physical disability, learning disability, disability support

The state of living with a physical or mental condition that limits some activities.

• Disability should not prevent access to education.
• The law protects against discrimination based on disability.
• They campaign for disability rights.

Similar words: disabledness, incapacity

Common phrases: disability rights, disability discrimination, disability awareness

Regular money paid to someone who cannot work because of a disability.

• She receives disability every month.
• He applied for disability after losing his sight.
• Can I work part time while on disability?

How to use it: be on disability (He's been on disability since the accident.); go on disability (She had to go on disability after her injury.)

Similar words: disability benefits

Common phrases: on disability, receive disability, apply for disability