mentally disabled

Example Sentences

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While in her 20s, her father’s nightclub business collapsed and she became the sole source of financial support for her family, which included her mentally disabled older sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

“Afghanistan is already struggling economically. If large sections of our future generation are physically or mentally disabled, how will our society be able to help them?” asks Dr Ghani.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

Weirich’s office initially contested the intellectual disability claims, but backed off after he was found mentally disabled.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Joey White, 64, is mentally disabled, his sister said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2022

I've represented mentally disabled people whose illnesses have often landed them in prison for decades.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson