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differently able

adj

differently able

adj
1

Euphemistic Disabled or handicapped.

Often humorous or pejoratively so except India and Philippines

  • Illogical pedestrian crossings, inaccessible pavements and inconvenient public transport make it rather hostile for its differently abled citizens.2022 May 24, “Is Chennai convenient for its Differently-abled citizens?”, in The Hindu:
  • "We are Not Disabled; We are Differently-Abled"2021, Various, “'We are Not Disabled; We are Differently-Abled': A Study on The Lived Experiences of Person with Disability in the Workplace”, in Dangal Research Journal, volume 3, number 1:

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