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differently able (not comparable)

1. (euphemistic, often humorous or pejoratively so except India and Philippines) Disabled or handicapped.
   • 2022 May 24, “Is Chennai convenient for its Differently-abled citizens?”, in The Hindu‎:

     Illogical pedestrian crossings, inaccessible pavements and inconvenient public transport make it rather hostile for its differently abled citizens.

   • 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:

     "We are Not Disabled; We are Differently-Abled"

使用する際の注意点

In India and the Philippines, this word is often used as a neutral term in official and formal contexts. However, it has been criticised as condescending and inaccurate.

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