| Term | Definition |
|---|
| disabled | incapacitated by injury or illness |
| deformed | not shaped normally, sometimes causing difficulty of movement |
| hardship | a state of misfortune or affliction |
| shame | a state of dishonor |
| comprise | include or contain |
| inspire | supply the inspiration for |
| athlete | a person trained to compete in sports |
| successfully | done in a manner that achieves your goal or aim |
| slang | informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions |
| awareness | having knowledge of |
| renowned | widely known and esteemed |
| fundraiser | a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money |
| amputation | a surgical removal of all or part of a limb |
| prosthesis | An artificial device, organ, or part such as a hand, arm, leg, or tooth |
| grant | an amount of money given for a special purpose, usually by a government or foundation |
| empower | to give more personal power to |
| beg | ask to obtain free |
| oversee | watch and direct |
| wheelchair | a movable chair mounted on large wheels |
| able-bodied | healthy, fit physical condition |
| access | the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership) |
| flourish | grow stronger |
| defeat | an unsuccessful ending |
| access | the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership) |
| Paralympics | major sporting event for disabled athletes based on the Olympics |
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