Definition: State of being disabled; deprivation or want of ability; absence of competent physical, intellectual, or moral power, means, fitness, and the like.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word that's important to understand – “disabilities.” The dictionary gives us a mouthful, doesn’t it? Let’s break it down piece by piece. It says "State of being disabled," which means someone might have challenges in certain areas. Think about it like this: sometimes our bodies or minds don’t work exactly the same way as everyone else's. That's okay, and it's a part of what we mean by “disability.” Then it mentions "deprivation or want of ability," meaning a lack of something – perhaps the ability to do things that others find easy. Like maybe climbing stairs without needing help, or reading quickly with no struggle. And finally, we have "absence of competent physical, intellectual, or moral power…" Now, this can sound a little complicated, but it's really just saying there might be limitations in strength (physical), intelligence (intellectual), or even character and judgment (moral). But here’s the most important thing to remember: “Disabilities” aren’t about being bad. They are simply differences – variations in how someone functions. Think of it like this: we all have different talents, right? Some people are amazing at singing, some at sports, some at building things! Similarly, people with disabilities might need extra support to do certain tasks, but they still have strengths and abilities just like everyone else. They deserve respect, understanding, and the opportunity to learn and grow. Does that make sense, class? Do you have any questions about what we’ve discussed today? --- Would you like me to: Give some examples of different types of disabilities? Talk about how we can be supportive of people with disabilities?