Disability Terminology

noun a system of writing or printing for blind or visually impaired people, in which varied arrangements of raised dots representing letters and numerals are identified by touch

• Braille is a system of raised dots that can be felt with the fingertips and used by people who are visually impaired.
• I learned how to read Braille so I can help my visually impaired friend.
• Some people think Braille is like secret code for blind people.
• Learning to read Braille opened up a whole new world of understanding for me.

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adjective describing a person who has a slower mental development than others

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• The use of the term 'retarded' is considered derogatory and offensive in professional settings.
• I can't believe he still uses the word 'retarded' to describe things.
• That movie was so 'retarded', I couldn't even finish watching it.
• His decision to quit his job without a backup plan was truly 'retarded'.

adjective describing something or someone without limbs

• The limbless man was able to navigate his wheelchair with ease.
• I saw a limbless cat trying to climb a tree yesterday.
• I can't believe that limbless dude just did a backflip!
• The company was like a limbless body without its dedicated employees.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'abled' describes someone who has the ability to do something

• The company is committed to providing equal opportunities for differently abled individuals.
• I admire how he never lets his differently abled status hold him back.
• She's so abled, she can do anything she sets her mind to.
• His creativity truly abled him to think outside the box.