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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"As a disabled person, my independence could be taken away as a result of a non-disabled person's actions," Day says.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
According to 2021 data from the Office for National Statistics, just 29% of disabled adults in London were homeowners, compared with 42% of non-disabled adults.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
Fischer noted that most non-elderly, non-disabled households receiving assistance already include one or more people who work.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 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
“When these jokes are being made by non-disabled strangers with a punchline of not being able to walk, it very much feels like laughing at rather than laughing with,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
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