Difference between Disabled and Handicapped

What is the difference between Disabled and Handicapped?

Disabled as an adjective is made incapable of use or action. while Handicapped as an adjective is having a handicap.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Those who are disabled, regarded collectively or as a social group.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made incapable of use or action. Having a disability, especially physical. Legally disqualified.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To encumber with a handicap in any contest.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having a handicap.Limited by an impediment of some kind.

We hope you now know whether to use Disabled or Handicapped in your sentence.