Example Sentences

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My brother, who has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled, is two years older than I am.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Madrigal legalized her status with the help of a white family for whom Dolores took care of their developmentally disabled son, according to Oren.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024

She made sure to flag her address for the Fullerton Police Department so it knew her son was developmentally disabled.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

Over the past decade, however, it has been increasingly common to see art by developmentally disabled artists integrated, without contextual fanfare, into group shows or biennials.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

After graduating from North Carolina A&T, Blair left the state for a job in Massachusetts, where he continues to live, working with developmentally disabled adults.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson