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

For his part, Rebennack, an abstract artist based in Long Beach who also teaches art to developmentally disabled children at the Hope School in Anaheim, said he was instantly animated by one of Clark’s shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 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

Finding an open space in a program that fit Aidan was made even more difficult by a staffing shortage among service providers, which couldn’t keep up with the demand from the growing developmentally disabled community.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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