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- pronunciation:
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eI
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 ld
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When a person is disabled, it's difficult or impossible for them to do certain physical things, or they cannot do certain mental tasks easily. Some people are born with a problem that causes them to be disabled. For example, they could be born without an arm. Some people become disabled after an accident or an illness. Some people are disabled for only a short time in their lives, and others may be disabled for a long time or all their lives.
Tom's grandmother became disabled after her car accident. She couldn't walk at all at first, but now she is starting to walk with a cane.My sister is disabled, and it's hard for her to learn things.Brian is disabled and uses a wheelchair. He's really good at basketball, though, and he plays with other disabled people who use wheelchairs. |
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