non-disabled
Britishadjective
Usage
This is the word preferred by many organizations to refer to people who have no disabilities
Example Sentences
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Fischer noted that most non-elderly, non-disabled households receiving assistance already include one or more people who work.
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2025
Gordon Richardson, chair of the British Polio Fellowship Board, is a blue badge holder but says he is "not against the principle" of disabled people paying the same as non-disabled people.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025
They’re members of Infinite Flow Dance, which employs disabled and non-disabled dancers of diverse identities.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025
Despite this, he refused to give up on his racing career, lobbying to allow both disabled and non-disabled drivers to race alongside each other.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2024
Mickey Rowe, an autistic and legally blind actor, elaborated how neurodivergent and disabled individuals benefit from the support of their neurotypical and non-disabled allies.
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2024
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