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disable: injure permanently; "He was disabled in a car accident" disability: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment" attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning hindrance: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements"
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----Handicapped is an adjective used to refer to a person or animal who is partially disabled or unable to use a limb or limbs. The use of this term is sometimes considered offensive, though it is preferable to the derogatory term "cripple" or "retard", which is an insult most disabled people find thrown at them at some point in their lives. (Note, however, that the term "cripple" is used specifically to refer to a horse unable to race). ...
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Handicapping, in sport and games, is the practice of assigning advantage through scoring compensation or other advantage given to different contestants to equalize the chances of winning. The word also applies to the various methods by which the advantage is calculated. In principle, a more experienced player is disadvantaged in order to make it possible for a less experienced player to participate in the game or sport whilst maintaining fairness. ...
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barriers imposed by society, the environment, or attitudes that prevent a person with a disability from performing a role that is normal for that person.
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An environmental or attitudinal barrier facing a person with a disability.
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