differently able

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English

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Alternative forms

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Adjective

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differently able (not comparable)

  1. (euphemistic, often humorous or pejoratively so except India) Disabled or handicapped.
    • 2022 May 24, “Is Chennai convenient for its Differently-abled citizens?”, in The Hindu‎[3]:
      Illogical pedestrian crossings, inaccessible pavements and inconvenient public transport make it rather hostile for its differently abled citizens.

Usage notes

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In India, this word is often used as a neutral term in official and formal contexts. However, it has been criticised as condescending and inaccurate.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ “In fact: Why calling India’s disabled ‘divyang’ won’t enable them”, in Indian Express‎[1], 2016 June 1, retrieved 2021-12-22
  2. ^ “What are the right terminologies for referring to people with disabilities? – Diversity and Equal Opportunity centre”, in DEOC‎[2], 2021 December 22 (last accessed)
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