disabled

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The In-Home Supportive Services program helps disabled and elderly people remain in their houses by providing in-home care.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I make all the decisions regarding this policy because my husband is disabled, although his disability does not affect his life expectancy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The strike came after the U.S. military had disabled a ship it said was headed to Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

We asked for help to send disabled and street children to school.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai