disabilities

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The program, which was created by Congress in 1965, provides training for vulnerable older adults including veterans, people with disabilities, those with limited education, people with limited English skills and those at risk of homelessness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

As a result, injuries to the brain or spinal cord often become permanent, leading to serious disabilities such as paralysis or loss of movement.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Billions of pounds is owed to suppliers in unpaid bills, and many people with disabilities have high energy use throughout the year to run specialist equipment.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Others had had laryngectomies, or else defective hearing, or learning disabilities, or for an unknown reason had begun speaking much later than was normal.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee