noun
disabled person; person with a disability
A euphemistic term borrowed from English, often used in contexts of employment or social participation. It carries a positive, empowering connotation, emphasizing that the person is 'challenged' rather than defined by disability. Not a clinical term; more common in advocacy and corporate diversity contexts.
from English challenged
この企業はチャレンジドの雇用を積極的に進めている。
This company is actively promoting the employment of people with disabilities.
チャレンジドという言葉は、障害を前向きに捉える表現として使われる。
The term 'challenged' is used as a positive expression to view disabilities in a forward-looking way.